The Players
Dermot Crehan
(Violin, Composer)
Dermot Crehan was born in Dublin into a family steeped in the traditional Irish music of Ireland. His formative years were spent making the hay, cutting the turf and generally getting in the way on his Uncle Junior’s farm near Milltown Malbay in County Clare. Dermot, under the wing of this famous Clare fiddler and his father Vincie, went on to become ‘All Ireland Champion fiddle player’ holding this coveted award for 3 years.
Dermot studied classical violin under Jaroslav Vanecek at the Royal College of Music and has worked at the top of London music profession for 25 years. Having formerly worked as a member of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Philharmonia and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, he now enjoys a very successful freelance career.
Dermot is renowned for his work as a folk fiddler, appearing on numerous film sound tracks and television scores. His solo work can be heard on films including Patriot Games, Legends of the Fall, Mrs. Brown, Charlotte Gray, Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (on which he also plays Hardanger Fiddle, Sarangi, Dilruba & Kemara). His unique sound can also be heard on recordings with Miriam Stockley, Carl Jenkins, Elton John, Bliss, Sting, Westlife, IL Divo and Ronan Keating.
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