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Opening Concert: Martyn Bennett's Grit
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Mary Ann Kennedy presents the opening concert of this year's Celtic Connections festival, at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
The opening concert of the 2015 Celtic Connections festival, featuring the world premiere performance of Martyn Bennett's final masterpiece, Grit.
Presented by Mary Ann Kennedy, this programme brings you to the heart of the action at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall where Greg Lawson conducts his own arrangement of this ground breaking album. Featuring guest appearances from David Hayman, Karen Matheson, Rab Noakes and many more.
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Thu 22 Jan 201521:30
BBC Two Scotland
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Martyn Bennett: Grit
Artworks explores the creation of Martyn Bennett's final album.
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Grit Orchestra - Wedding/Rant (Live at Celtic Connections 2015)
Duration: 13:04
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Mary Ann Kennedy |
| Producer | Breid McLoone |
| Executive Producer | Graham Mitchell |
Broadcast
- Thu 22 Jan 201521:30BBC Two Scotland
Remembering Martyn Bennett - The rebirth of Grit
Folk journalist Jim Gilchrist tells the story of the man behind the album.
