Hocket

Hocket! Thrilling, thoughtful traditional tunes and songs from three composers and dynamic instrumentalists. Thomas Gold (fiddle), Keith Harrison-Broninski (English concertina), and Laurence Parnell (low whistle, guitar, vocals) take a fluid, inventive, improvisatory approach to tunes and songs from traditional sources and to their own compositions.

Thomas Gold’s compositions have been performed by groups such as Lontano, BBC singers and the London Sinfonietta at venues including the Wigmore Hall and the Aldeburgh Festival. His love of folk music has led to study and performance of the fiddle dialects that contribute towards regional variety.

Keith Harrison-Broninski is a jazz pianist, traditional musician, and composer who has released 9 albums and performs with a wide range of musicians. His orchestral works have been commissioned by the BBC, and performed at venues including St. George’s Bristol and the Wiltshire Music Centre.

Laurence Parnell is a musician, singer, and composer, as well as an actor and musical director for stage, screen, and radio. As a luthier he makes handcrafted guitars and other stringed instruments.