I've waited at least two years for Mark O'Connor to come back to Norfolk for a performance -- it was worth the wait! The Virginia Arts Festival this year included Mark's Appalachian Waltz Trio, made up of him, Carol Cook, and Natalie Haas. The combination of Violin, Viola and Cello was SO rich.Crossing Bridges is a CD that includes much of what makes Mark unique in his music. He is a virtuoso fiddle player and has composed his own music, a combination of the styles of music that he loves -- jazz, folk, classical....
Amazing -- it was utterly amazing. And speaking of amazing -- as an encore, the trio played a soulful rendition of Amazing Grace that sent chills up and down my spine -- I've never heard a better rendition.
I read the bio on Natalie Haas and found out she is just 20 years old! Check out the link to Mark's website. You won't be disappointed.
