Fiddler Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy bring the entire family as they present an evening of singing, dancing and world class music-making at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Friday, February 27, 2015 at 8 pm. Tickets are $29-59.
A "Natalie & Donnell" performance is not soon forgotten. From the first note, audiences recognize the amazing talent being poured out before them. Riveting original pieces, traditional Cape Breton tunes, step-dancing, story-telling, and a joie-de-vive you have to see to believe, Natalie and Donnell have created a musical progeny that is in all ways unique and enticing and ensures that a strong Canadian fiddling tradition will exist for years to come.Since marrying in 2002, two of Canada's brightest stars have been captivating audiences all over North America with their exceptional musical skills and obvious joy of playing together. Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy have received both industry-acclaim and a loyal following by combining their incredible individual talents, giving audiences a remarkable musical experience each and every night.Both born into musical families, Natalie and Donnell entered into their musical careers naturally. Hailing from Cape Breton Island, Natalie received her first fiddle at the age of nine. Her first recording was released when she was only 16, launching a career that has lasted for over 30 years. With amazing dedication to her craft, Natalie has received numerous awards in the US and Canada, recognizing both her musical talent and importance to Cape Breton's fiddling tradition and international profile. Natalie's performances leave her audiences hollering for more as she and her band wow them with stylistic diversity without losing the traditional Cape Breton groove. Although her stage presence is reason enough to see one of her shows, it's the elegance with the bow, the intricate technique with the fiddle, and the embrace of the Cape Breton tradition that floors her admirers at countless shows every year.
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