CATRIN FINCH & AOIFE NÍ BHRIAIN

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.

Double You – their debut album as a duo, which released 27th October 2023 on the bendigedig label - features an exquisite collection of new compositions that draw inspiration from across the genres, taking listeners on a captivating  journey on the wings of the bees across the Irish Sea and inspired by the cultures of their home countries.

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Double You hit Number 1 in the iTunes Classical Charts and the World Music Charts Europe, #2 in the Transglobal World Music Charts, and received a nomination for Best Album in the 6th RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards.

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Buy Double You on CD and  limited edition Vinyl LP here. 

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New dates announced for 2024! Click here for details.

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PRESS ON DOUBLE YOU:

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‘spellbinding dexterity’

David Kidman, FOLK LONDON

 

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‘playful virtuosos….brilliant’

Robin Denselow, SONGLINES MAGAZINE

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‘Double You is quite clearly the sound of two

musicians having the time of their lives.’

Dave Haslam, RnR MAGAZINE

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'...a sumptuous instrumental melange

of virtuosic stringed magic' 

Nigel Williamson, UNCUT MAGAZINE

 

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