This ensemble, specialising in Celtic music, has been established since 1990/1991 and have made their name through their concerts of music from countries that include Sweden, France, Romania and Ireland. Often working with other orchestras and artists they have been heard with Kieran O’Hare, Liz Knowles, Kevin Crehan, Ballet Tech and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. They have appeared on the album Celtic Spectacular with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and can also be heard on the animated DVD feature Beyond The Ninth Wave.
Members:
Cindy Matyi (Flute and concertina)
Stephen Matyi (Banjo, guitar and bouzouki)
Justin Bridges (Fiddle)
John Sherman (Multi-instrumentalist)
Cincinatti Pops Orchestra recordings
The Last Rose of Summer (Thomas Moore/Sir John Stevenson)
Telarc CD-80571 (CD: A Celtic Spectacular)
Conductor – Erich Kunzel
Arranger – Leroy Anderson
Tenor – John McDermott
Fiddle – Liz Knowles
Silver Arm Celtic Band
Pipes – Kieran O’Hare
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