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Mara Shea

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A solo violin performance of Isaac Cooper's lovely Scottish air from 1783, Miss Gordon of Gight, also used for the English country dance called Easter Morn.

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For those interested in Mara's dissertation on an 1850 fiddler's tune book found in Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Where in the World is Mara!

Wishing us a peaceful 2026...!

It's hard to believe another year has flown past! I am sure we share the same hope that 2026 will be a gentler, kinder year than 2025.

I have changed my calendar link and updated that page, showing all the gigs I will be playing in the next year. Where available, there are links about how to register or attend performances.

I am very grateful for your support -- thank you for any tip jar donations, for downloading tracks and albums, and for your email notes. You can listen to the full length of all my recordings on the Music Samples page and in the Store.

Stay healthy and safe!

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A few samples of music to enjoy...

Ferla Mor - from Heather HillsMara Shea and Dave Wiesler

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For more listening samples, and to download recordings, take a look at my Music page!

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Coleman's March - from NaturallyMara Shea and Roger Gold

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Miss Grace Hay's DelightMara Shea and Julie Gorka

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Dingle Polkas from Elftones Naturally.mpMara Shea and Roger Gold

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Tom Kruskal's - Sapphire Sea Mara Shea and Julie Gorka

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Check out more of Mara's albums and singles on the Music page, too.

In 3/4 Time

Copious Notes

A kaleidoscope of lyrical and lovely waltzes, new and old, for dancing or listening--beautifully played by Mara Shea on violin and Julie Gorka on piano, with Dean Herington on clarinet, Ted Ehrhard on violin, and Walt Robinson on recorder.

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All the Pretty Horses

The Elftones

Celtic tunes and songs from Scotland, Ireland, England, France, and America, spanning emotions from lyrical to driving, tender to fiery. Fiddle, guitar, and vocal arrangements of mostly traditional tunes, invoking Celtic spirit and soul.

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