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For other uses, see Methera (disambiguation).
Methera is a string quartet playing traditional music and compositions by the members of the group.[1] They have collaborated with other folk musicians including Karen Tweed and Nancy Kerr & James Fagan.
They have recorded for the BBC Radio 3 feature 'England in Ribbons',[2] and have recorded soundtracks for film.[3] The quartet's eponymous debut album was released in 2008 and they are to release a live album entitled 'Methera In Concert' in 2010.[4]
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Group members
- Lucy Deakin plays cello. She has also appeared on recordings by alternative post-rock band iLiKETRAiNS.[5][6]
- John Dipper plays fiddle. He plays with other bands, most notably English Acoustic Collective with Chris Wood and Robert Harbron.
- Emma Reid plays fiddle. She has worked with a range of musicians including Sofia Karlsson, May Monday (Karen Tweed, Timo Alakotila), Ditt Ditt Darium and the Under One Sky project with John McCusker.
- Miranda Rutter plays viola. She has previously played with Jabadaw and Fika.
Albums
- Methera (2008) YAN001
- Methera In Concert featuring Kerr Fagan Harbron (2010) TAN002
References
External links
Categories:- String quartets
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