Artist description RoseWynde is a flute and harp duo working in the genres of Celtic, Traditional, and Classical. RoseWynde's first CD, Walking Tune, is expected to be available in September 2000. Please visit our website at the link below.

Music Style Celtic, Traditional, and Classical

Musical Influences A wide range of musical influences have provided RoseWynde with a unique blend of traditional and Celtic styles, flavored with classical techniques.

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Artist History RoseWynde performs throughout the beautiful Willamette Valley in Oregon. Inspired by pastoral settings and dramatic landscapes set between the coastal mountains and the majestic volcanic peaks of the Cascade range, RoseWynde’s music is lyrical and fresh; yet as well-grounded as the bucolic traditions of the valley . Sandy Duffy Norman and Kathryn Cater found a kinship, not only in their love of both classical and traditional music, but in their devotion to students, dogs, and the garden. Sandy plays a handmade gold Powell flute and Kathy plays a rosewood Aoyama Musa.

Group Members Kathryn Cater is well-known throughout the northern Oregon area as an accomplished harpist, and maintains a studio at her home in Monitor. Sandy Duffy Norman, flute, has established one of the most successful flute studios in Oregon, and has performed in a number of orchestras and ensembles, and as a soloist.

Instruments Flute and Harp

Albums Walking Tune, Distant Ayres

Press Reviews For Immediate Release, January, 2001RoseWynde, Flute and Harp Duo Present Soothing and Beautiful Musical Performances on "Walking Tune"A Contemporary, yet Traditional Collection of Celtic and Folk Tunes with a Classical Sound Featuring Fresh, Beautiful Interpretations From Sandy Duffy Norman, Flute and Kathryn Cater, Harp Walking Tune is a contemporary, yet traditional collection of Celtic, Folk, and Easy Listening tunes released October 8, 2000 from Sunridge Studios in Salem, Oregon. This is the first CD for RoseWynde, Flute and Harp duo, and it is getting acclaim and rave reviews from all whom hear it. Avalon’ Muses MP3 station says in a recent RoseWynde feature: “ The stars have brought these two musicians together, creating the most lovely melodies I have ever heard. A silver thread runs through their Music. They are destined for success.” William B of Third Road Music writes: “I would love to have your CDs, I really love your music.” Amazon.com customer review: “Once in awhile you'll find music that stays fresh and fun to listen to long after the CD is scratched and the case is cracked. Rosewynde's "Walking Tune" is such a CD. “The CD includes inventive arrangements of well known compositions from such masters as Bill Whelan, Riverdance and Claude Bolling, Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano and the duo’s favorite traditional Celtic and American Folk music imbued with a host of innovative, fresh, and beautiful treatments. The love of traditional music and classical sound are honored on this enchanting and meditative new release. The ambiance of Walking Tune can be expressed as a new and soothing experience, whether it's musical or emotional, Walking Tune invites us to experience something evocative. Walking Tune is a welcome compilation in the tradition of Windham Hill and Delos Records, which presents something familiar in an entirely new light. Destined to attract broad audiences from the classical novice to the genre's ardent followers, as well as Celtic and New Age lovers, these selections thoughtfully engage all in a relaxing and contemplative listening experience. Although varied in style and musical range, the record progresses seamlessly, fluidly jumping from traditional reel Drowsy Maggie to the smooth jazz of Sentimentale to the original Valley Rain, all the while maintaining a steady stream of soothing arrangements. The works of RoseWynde, Flute and Harp duo, have inspired the upcoming CD Summer Ayres, to be released in August 2001. The artists' creative interpretations capture the attention on the first listen. These endeavors have become a trailblazing, classical crossover success story for the duo’s career. RoseWynde performs throughout the beautiful Willamette Valley in Oregon. Inspired by pastoral settings and dramatic landscapes set between the coastal mountains and the majestic volcanic peaks of the Cascade Range, RoseWynde’s music is lyrical and fresh; yet as well grounded as the bucolic traditions of the valley. Sandy Duffy Norman and Kathryn Cater found a kinship, not only in their love of both classical and traditional music, but in their devotion to students, dogs, and the garden. Sandy plays a handmade gold Powell flute and Kathy plays rosewood Aoyama Musa. Independently produced by Sunridge Studios, the CD was engineered and produced by James Norman, and was digitally recorded, mixed and mastered. More information is available at the RoseWynde Website: http://www.teleport.com/~jnorman/roseListen to RoseWynde’s music at MP3.com: http://www.mp3.com/rosewyndeRoseWynde, Flute and Harp duoSandy Duffy Norman, fluteKathryn Cater, harpPhone:(503) 363-9870Email:jnorman@teleport.com

Additional Info New CD -Witer Ayres released October 2003.

Location Salem, Oregon - USA

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