Sacred Landscapes [Collector's Edition]

"It is the most beautiful and moving music I have heard in many a long while absolutely inspirational,'

'Madron' comprises a cadenza which wouldn't be out of place in a Romantic violin concerto. Sue's fine violin technique; elegant, sweet-toned and assured, her playing makes a virtue out of competence without descending to showiness'

Sue Aston's Violin Celtic themed CD Sacred Landscapes. Features Gordon Giltrap on guitar. The Violin Cadenza 'Madron' is featured on oMusic. Features 16 tracks over 60 minutes of music.Sue Aston has appeared on professional classical recordings, radio broadcasts, and television, both nationally and internationally, and worked with eminent musicians such as Simon Rattle, Nigel Kennedy, Peter Donohoe, Yehudi Menuhin, Sir Charles Groves, Esa Pekka Salonen, Gordon Giltrap and Chris De Burgh.

Recording my albums took me on a journey that went far beyond my passion for the Landscape that inspired it. As a composer I have absorbed a great deal of inspiration from the natural landscape, particularly the isolated areas of Cornwall which are rich in legend and folklore.

Sue Aston graduated from the Birmingham Conservatoire with Distinction (BA Hons), and has played professionally with such orchestras as The D'oyly Carte Opera Company, Orchestra da Camera, and The Corinthian Orchestra. She has worked with Simon Rattle, Nigel Kennedy, Peter Donohoe, Yehudi Menuhin, Sir Charles Groves, and Esa Pekka Salonen, Gordon Giltrap and Chris De Burgh.

Sue Aston's 1st Celtic Music CD 'Sacred Landscapes' celebrates the Celtic landscape of Cornwall. The album also features Gordon Giltrap on guitar. This fascinating album takes the listener or a journey around the sacred sites of Cornwall. The Violin Cadenza 'Madron' is featured on oMusic. Sky TV and evokes the spirit of the place with Sue's fiery violin playing. The CD Features 16 tracks and over 60 minutes of music. Sue Aston has appeared on professional classical recordings, radio broadcasts, and television, both nationally and internationally, and worked with eminent musicians such as Simon Rattle, Nigel Kennedy, Peter Donohoe, Yehudi Menuhin, Sir Charles Groves, Esa Pekka Salonen, Gordon Giltrap and Chris De Burgh This classically trained violinist bridges the gap between Celtic folk and lovers of classical violin playing. Her forays into folk have seen her work with Australian guitarist Pete Hawkes and support folk legends Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick.

Tracks 1. Song of the Sun (Sunrise) 2. King Arthur's Kingdom 3. Rocky Valley (The Wooded Glen) 4. Bound in Gossamer Threads 5. Dozmary Pool 6. Beltane Fantasy 7. Legend of Roche Rock 8. Spirit 9. Waltz of the Merry Maidens 10. Madron 11. Earth Sorrow 12. Pagan Celebration 13. Warleggan (The Singing) 14. Summerlands 15. Alsia 16. Song of the Sun (Sunset Copies from Genius Loci are direct from the artist and each CD is autographed by Sue Aston. Also Included is a FREE Signed Photograph by Sue Aston 7" x 5"