If you swoon over the exquisite tones of a perfectly-played cello, and/or if you have appreciated Abby's long-time accompaniment for two of Scotland's premiere musicians -- singer Jean Redpath and fiddler Alasdair Fraser -- this is for you! Her 1997 debut solo release of Celtic chamber music ranges from the spritely to the uplifting to the sublime, presenting the cello at the rhythmic heart of traditional Scottish tunes. Traditionally the favored instrument in Scotland for accompanying dance fiddlers, the cello is hereby brought back into the fold under her skilled guidance. From the evocative Catskill Mountain Air to the jaunty Independence Trail (composed by producer Alastair Fraser), this album features a stellar ensemble of guest musicians. Very highly recommended!

Newton,Abby