About
A MWLDAN PRODUCTION
A spellbinding collaboration between two musical powerhouses.
'...a sumptuous instrumental melange of virtuosic stringed magic' Nigel Williamson, Uncut Magazine
Dublin native Aoife Ní Bhriain is one of Ireland's foremost traditional fiddle players and a classical violinist of international stature who commands both the classical world and her Irish traditional heritage. From across the Irish Sea and the west coast of Wales, harpist Catrin Finch has also built an impressive classical career and ventured into uncharted musical territory, most notably through her award-winning international collaborations.
‘Both astonishing musicians individually, as a duo they connect on an almost transcendent level, bringing their classical knowledge and folk heritage together to create a work of breadth and beauty, inspired by Bach, bees, mathematics and wanderlust’ Ellen Cranitch, RTÉ
Finch and Ní Bhriain create a spellbinding musical dialogue where traditional and contemporary elements converge in a breathtaking celebration of musical synergy, taking listeners on a captivating journey on the wings of the bees across the Irish Sea, inspired by the cultures of their home countries.
‘A special connection between two ace musicians’ Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 Folk Show
Their debut album Double You hit #1 in the iTunes Classical Charts and the World Music Charts Europe, #2 in the Transglobal World Music Charts, and received nominations for 'Best Album' in the 6th RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards and 'Best European Album' in the Songlines Music Awards 2024.
‘…layered with emotion, appreciation for style and tradition and the freedom of just playing’ Glenn Kimpton, Folk Radio UK