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Ferintosh is an all-star trio of traditional musicians, featuring David Greenberg on fiddle, Abby Newton on cello and Kim Robertson on Celtic harp. Their sound has been described as "chamber folk" because it combines the soulfulness and energy of traditional Scottish music with the precision and nuance of Baroque music. FERINTOSH presents vibrant renditions of the music that the kings and tradesmen alike heard in centuries past, from poignant aires to high spirited strathspeys and reels. Click here to hear sound clips from the CD. |
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"Inspired by the enduring grace, vitality and soulfulness of traditional Scottish music, Abby packed up her cello and crossed the Atlantic in search ot the castles, churches and caves that helped nurture the melodies centuries ago. The result, not surprisingly, is a richly resonate and atmospheric recording. But as John Purser writes in the liner notes, it's something more. It's an opportunity 'not only to appreciate these tunes in their earliest clothing and proper harmonies, but to appreciate the cello as a wonderful melody instrument in its own right.'"
The Washington Post (Mike Joyce)
To see photos and read more about the making of this CD, click here. Click here to hear sound clips from the CD. |
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Crossing to Scotland was recorded in 1996 at NRS studio in Woodstock, New York. Although she had years of recording experience, it was Abby's first outing as the featured player. This CD was her personal homage to Scottish music, the great musicians she had worked with, and the country itself with all its wild beauty. Contributors to the project were Alasdair Fraser (fiddle), Kim Robertson (harp), Paul Machlis (piano), Al Petteway (guitar), David Hornung (accordion), and Scott Petito (upright bass). [Mel Bay has recently published a book containing complete transcriptions of all the music from Crossing to Scotland in bass clef (see order form).] |
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"This is the most absolutely elegant album I've heard in a long time...The cello has always been the instrument I'd want to be shipwrecked on a desert island with; now I know who I'd want to have there to play it." - The Atlanta Celtic Quarterly "...the connections between Irish music and classical Baroque have been increasingly recognised. Nowhere better than in this fine collection which shows a quality of tone and intonation, plus inate muscianship and good taste to attract any listener." - Irish Music Magazine "Newton plays with sensitivity and soul, resisting always the temptation to turn traditional tunes into classical-music museum pieces. This album is as well conceived as it is well-crafted." - Sing Out! Magazine "An exquisite blend of skill and feeling." - Victory Review |
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Since 1973 Abby has been performing on other artist's recordings. She has participated in over 70 recording projects in the folk idiom. Samples of her studio work can be found on the following CDs and albums:
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