Hi TerryLee,
I found the Hurdy-Gurdy through Loreena McKennitt as well. (First,
seeing her perform on television, then in concert at a San Francisco
concert hall)
Which song of hers did you enjoy the most? I really like the
violinist, don't you? Caravanserai and Santiago are a couple of my
absolute favorites by her...
~Alina Larson
On May 27, 2007, at 8:00 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello,
My name is TerryLee, and have recently discovered the hurdy
gurdy via a Lorenna McKennitt concert in Seattle. I've been
corresponding with Alden of OMI, and plan to visit them this summer
to see where my fascination takes me.........and trying to finagle
(sp?) time off for the OTW Festival in September. We'll see what
happens.
I am an R.N., working in a Everett, north of Seattle, and am
wondering if there are any other hurdy gurdy players up this way???
Any recommendations on types of hurdy gurdy's for a beginner like
me? Due to proximity and OMI's excellent website, I am currently
debating between the Orca, Chinook, and the Volksgurdy models,
although I think the latter might be a bit beyond me in ability (so
many options!).
BTW, I found a copy of Susann Palmer's The Hurdy Gurdy at my local
library! And am bidding on a copy of Destrem & Heidemann's book on
ebay. My husband thinks I am nuts. It's not like I have enough to
do with 3 kids and full-time work, to be so engaged by an obscure
and beautiful instrument, yet
Here I am,
TerryLee :o)
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