Elizabeth and Ben Anderson, Scottish Fiddle & Cello

5126 Vermont 14,Sharon VT 05065

03 April, 2022

Description

Elizabeth & Ben Anderson are a Boston-based Scottish fiddle and cello duo with an enthusiastic following in the U.S. and internationally. Elizabeth and Ben blend Scottish tunes with lively rhythms and innovative harmonies, the pair create a sound rooted in tradition, inspired by the contemporary, and completely original. On stage, they captivate audiences with their ability to effortlessly communicate musical nuances as only siblings can. ​Elizabeth is the 2020 US National Scottish Fiddle Champion and the 2016 Perth All-Scotland Fiddle Champion. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, she teaches string instruments as a middle school and private instructor. Ben studied computer science and music at WPI and works in software. After years of learning Scottish fiddle at camps in the US, they both spent the fall of 2016 in Glasgow, immersing themselves in traditional music and refining their style under renowned Scottish fiddler Douglas Lawrence. https://www.elizabethandbenanderson.com/