Opening Concert: 'Nae Regrets' - Martyn Bennett
Martyn Bennett's Chanter (Live at Celtic Connections 2015)
The huge encore from Greg Lawson's arrangement of Martyn Bennett's Grit
BBC Two Scotland Televises Opening Concert of Celtic Connections 2015
This year's opening concert honours innovative musician Martyn Bennett, who passed away in 2005 aged only 33. Bennett famously used samples of old recordings of traditional music and melded them with modern beats.
The concert presents a new orchestral arrangement of his work, put together by classical violinist and composer Greg Lawson. A host of stars join a specially designed orchestra to recreate Martyn Bennett's studio-based album, using real instruments and singers in the place of electronic sounds and samples.
The BBC is to film the concert, and you'll be able to watch highlights on BBC Two Scotland, in BBC iPlayer and bonus footage here on the BBC Celtic Connections website.
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The rebirth of Grit
Violinist Greg Lawson discusses how he reimagined Martyn Bennett’s album for the Celtic Connections opening concert.
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Full CCA Line-up
View the full line-up of artists featuring at the CCA.
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BBC Music at Celtic Connections 2015
BBC Radio Scotland, Radio 2 and Radio 3 present nine radio concerts at the CCA, featuring artists from around the world. Filmed for BBC Music.
Classic live recording of Martyn Bennett with his band Cuillin Music
Martyn Bennett & Cuillin Music - Full Live Set
Martyn Bennett live in concert at La Belle Angèle in 1998.
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