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The Lantivet Duo is Cornish violinist Anna Brigham and Scottish pianist Brendan Musk. They bring a fresh, contemporary approach to the classical duo, combining excellence in performing classical repertoire with writing their own music.
At the heart of their collaboration is the desire to explore. Their roots in classical, folk, jazz, pop and funk music combined with boundless creativity have earned them critical acclaim, with Classic FM hailing them as "one of the best things to see." Together, they captivate audiences with a spellbinding blend of traditional and original pieces.
Their exceptional programming is completely unique and has been described as "genuinely original and exploratory". The duo take a concept or a classical work and explode it outwards, exploring deep into what inspired the composer and using it as inspiration for their own music. Living folk traditions, family life, environment, inventions they were obsessed with - there are so many influences in any composer’s work. Using this as a jumping off point, the duo write their own music and arrange traditional folk tunes, which when paired with the classical work, reflects back to create a deeper, richer experience of the piece.
Individually, Anna and Brendan have thriving freelance careers. They perform with world-class orchestras, chamber groups, and artists such as the Philharmonia, Dunedin Consort, and Bjork, have headlined at prestigious festivals, and appeared at venues like the Royal Albert Hall, the Wigmore Hall, and Ronnie Scotts. As a duo, they have delighted audiences throughout the UK and performed for the Spanish Embassy. Outside of the concert hall, they are particularly proud of their Summer Garden Concert Series, now in its fourth year, which brings music to intimate and unique settings. They are very excited to be releasing their debut album in 2025.