Clare O'Connell & Eleanor Turner London, UK
An exquisite meeting of cello and harp in the hands of two passionate and committed musicians. Clare O’Connell and Eleanor
Turner have collaborated to explore their unique sound world, creating music classical and contemporary, influenced by traditions including rāga and folk.
They are currently writing an album of new music inspired by themes of human connection, spirituality and environment
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