Following the success of the first volume of Folk Tales (8574035), Gerald Peregrine and Antony Ingham go further into their explorations of British and Irish music. These include rarely recorded works and new interpretations of traditional Irish songs that Peregrine presented during his more than 2,000 ‘Covid Care Concerts’ performed at healthcare settings during the pandemic. This is yet another treasure trove of poetic miniatures to treat the ear and tug at the heartstrings.

This second volume of Folk Tales follows in the wake of Gerald Peregrine’s success with his international solo debut recording on the Naxos label in May 2019 (8574035). The album was admired for its ‘special luminosity’ by Gramophone, and The Northern Echo was persuaded of ‘compelling performances that come highly recommended’.

Gerald Peregrine is an Irish cellist who has established a fine career as a soloist, chamber and orchestral performer. Peregrine regularly performs as a chamber musician with Ensemble Avalon, Trio Festivale and Camerata Ireland under the direction of Barry Douglas.

Pianist Antony Ingham enjoys a varied musical career of accompanying and coaching strings, woodwind and voice. He has performed at Wigmore Hall, the Royal Festival Hall, the Purcell Room and St Martin-in-the-Fields and recent projects have included working with the winner of the BBC Young Musician competition (cellist Laura van Heijiden).