Andy Cutting & Gudrun Walther live at Chapel Sessions

The event will take place at St. Edwards Church, Grange Rd, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5FF. The venue is known for its cozy atmosphere and superb acoustics, ensuring an intimate and immersive experience for all attendees.

Mark your calendars and get ready for an evening you won't forget. See you there!

Doors open 7pm, on stage 7.30pm, Real Ale/Wine bar & Tea/Coffee available from 6.30pm in Church Hall.

The duo of Walther and Cutting brings together two exceptional musicians.In their home countries, both artists are highly regarded within their genre, havingreceived notable honors such as theBBC Folk Awardand theIrish Music Award. Theirdebut album,Conversations, won theGerman Record Critics' Award(Best List I/2024).

Their interplay is characterized by empathy and spontaneity. With just a diatonicaccordion, violin, and vocals, their minimalist setup captivates audiences with its intensity.They embrace the freedom of improvisation, allowing each piece to unfold in real-timewithout strict arrangements. Their music flows like a conversation, exchanging thoughtsand feelings—an essence captured in the title of their critically acclaimed album.To interact so freely, the musicians must have complete mastery of theirinstruments.Nevertheless, virtuosity never takes center stage;instead,the focus remainson the joy of musical exploration.Together, they create an immersive soundscapewherethe musicians navigate with confidence, inviting the audience to accompany them on thismusical journey.

To find out more about the duo follow their links below:-

Website

Facebook

Their individual BIOS give testament to their amazing musical pedigree:-

Andy Cutting, a three-timeBBC FolkAwardsMusician of theyear, is a compelling solo performer and works withLeveret,Blowzabella,Topette!,AnneNiepold,andRoger Daltrey. He’s a musician’smusician and one of the folk scene’s mostwanted, playing withKate Rusby,JohnMcCusker,June TaborandMartin Simpsontoname but a few. There is also a growingdemand for him to play outside this genre(having recorded withSting,John Illsley (DireStraits)and most recently being asked to joinThe Who for an acoustic concert in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. His style of playing is unique and has audibly influenced more than one generation of box players, which also makes him a popular tutor for workshops and master classes worldwide. He has been teaching theNational Youth Folk Ensembleona regular basis since 2015, He’s also an esteemed composer and many of his tunes are considered contemporary classics on the folk scene.

Gudrun Walther is one of Germany’s most sought-after and well-respected trad musicians.With various projects, most of all her multi-national band,CARA, she’s touring within Europe, the US and Australia. Together withJuergen Treyz, duo partner and co-founder of German trad band,Deitsch, she’s counted amongst the figureheads of the German folk revival.She won numerous awards with her music and recordings (German Folk Award,German Record Critics Award, Irish Music Award (twice),Freiburger Leiter,Kaarster Stern), guested on many genre crossing albums, performed as a soloist with orchestras and worked as producer and co-producer in the recording studio. In 2016 she was asked to guest with world-renowned Irish band,Téada,filling in for Sligo fiddle master Oisín MacDiarmada.In December 2020, star violinistDaniel Hope invited her along with Juergen Treyz to play a concert in his living room in Berlin, which was broadcast on ARTE concert throughout Europe.

This duo could not come more highly recommended - click on the 2 videos below which define their individual musicianship and also their combined musical conversations.

https://youtu.be/bWdKxpz_6RU

https://youtu.be/QAE9byijwZA

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

No

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Parking next to the Hall, nearest train station Netley

What can I bring into the event?

We provide a bar and snacks are available so no personal food or drink please

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

email ChapelSessionsMusic@gmail.com

What's the refund policy?

We are a not for profit series of music sessions so don't normally operate a refund policy, however if you have extenuating circumstances which mean you can't get to the Session then email us and we'll let you know if we can refund or give you a free ticket to another Session.