Michael Burnham
Mike
studied violin at the Birmingham Conservatoire and Trinity College of Music,
London under the distinguished violinist and teacher, Nicholas Roth. His
classical training helped Mike in his appreciation and understanding of Celtic
Folk and World Music, which has always run parallel with his classical playing.
Mike believes that good music, whatever the genre, should be appreciated and
enjoyed. He has done much to break down the musical barriers with his eclectic
taste in music. During his career he has played with many well-known orchestras
and musicians including Yehudi Menuhin, Nigel Kennedy
(in the pub), Aly Bain, Dave Swarbrick
and Ric Sanders.
Mike may be booked for concerts and
festivals as a solo artist, with his musical partner Meg Lawrie
or with The Red Violin Duo. (See below).
Red Violin’s repertoire is influenced by
Folk-Roots, Early and Renaissance styles of music. If a single
word were to describe their performance it would be ‘captivating.’ The
combination of guitar and violin is used to magical effect. Stylish
arrangements of Folk Roots music, reworking of old lute music from the 17th
century and some original composition make Red Violin a favourite
with audiences.
Red Violin Duo are available for concert engagements;
venues such as churches and medium sized halls
are most successful. The duo are also available to play at Early Music
Festivals, Folk Festivals, corporate events and
weddings. Check them out HERE.
Aranmore
MEG LAWRIE
AND MIKE BURNHAM
The American folk-roots magazine
‘Dirty Linen’ describes the duo in a recent review:
Aranmore play with natural
warmth and feeling with the elegant sound of chamber music, while remaining
true in spirit to the tradition.’
Meg, an All England and Ireland
champion ballad singer, has now joined forces with Mike Burnham, a virtuoso
violinist who plays Celtic folk music with great ease and style. Mike champions
the music of legendary fiddler James Scott-Skinner and Irish composer, Turloch O’Caralan Mike received
sensational reviews back in 1999 for his C.D. ’Sarona’
featuring Skinner’s music. Since then, Aranmore
have played at many
The duo’s strength lies in
their versatility; whether at a large or small venue, country church, or
conference; they stand and deliver.
Meg and Mike recently toured the Netherlands and
Italy, giving concerts near
ALL ROUND MUSICIANS
Aranmore are all round musicians, who play
at large or small venues and have programmes to suit most types of events,
including festivals, concerts, folk clubs and workshops.
WHEN SIZE REALLY
MATTERS…
Through the Mike Burnham World
Music Network, Aranmore can be augmented to
incorporate other musicians in any combination.
BOOK Aranmore FOR YOUR CORPORATE ENTERTAINMENT
Varied programmes are available with audience participation e.g.
group activities to include composing a company song.
CHRISTIAN
MUSIC MINISTRY
Mike and Meg
are both committed Christians and like to share their gifts of music. They are
available without charge for spiritual music concerts (subject to work
schedule). For further details see our Website www.aranmore.co.uk
‘Meg and Mike, superb as always.’
Dave Swarbrick
“The festival crowd loved Aranmore, so I
invited them for a second time.’
Barry Yates, Burntwood Folk Festival, 2004
“Music which is Exciting and easy to listen to, a sound that Scott
Skinner would have relished.”
Paul Burgess
“Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Mike,
he really is a fine musician - Recommended.”
The Living Tradition
“The magical mixture of the then and now makes the best in modern
folk.”
Taplas
Magazine
“Mike’s performance flows with a marvellous alacrity and
seamless musical authority, especially on the slow airs. Another
masterclass.”
Rock’n’Reel
“Mike Burnham is without question an exceptionally talented and
gifted fiddle player.”