Mairead Nesbitt - Biography, Pictures, Videos
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- Name: Mairead Nesbitt
- Year of Birth: 1975
- Birth Place: Loughmore, County Tipperary, Ireland
- Parents: John and Kathleen Nesbitt
- Siblings: 1 sister - Frances, and 4 brothers- Sean, Michael, Noel and Karl
- Genres: Classical, Celtic
- Occupation: Musician
- Instrument: Fiddle, violin, piano
- Label: Vertical, Manhattan
- Associated acts: Celtic Woman, Coolfin
- Website: MaireadNesbitt.com
Mairead Nesbitt is a Classical and Celtic music performer, most notably as a fiddler and violinist.
Mairead Nesbitt Biography
Mairead Nesbitt was born to John and Kathleen Nesbitt, both well-known music teachers, and has a sister, Frances, and four brothers, Seán, Michael, Noel and Karl, all of whom are musicians. She has been a piano player since the age of four, and began playing the violin at age six.
Besides her family, Mairead cites such diverse influences as classical violinist Itzakh Pearlman, Irish Fiddlers Liz Carroll, Michael Coleman and Andy McGann, Jazz musician Stephane Grappelli, Country player Alison Kraus and rock performers David Bowie, Sting, U2 and Bjork.
Nesbitt got her break in 1996 when she was invited to perform in the Michael Flatley show Lord of the Dance. She released her debut solo album in 2001, Raining Up, which features a broad range of musical styles, both traditional and contemporary.
In 2004, Nesbitt was invited to play violin for a performance at the Helix Theatre in Dublin, called Celtic Woman. The popularity of this and subsequent performances on television and live albums has lead to numerous tours throughout the world.
Mairead is a musician who believes in giving herself fully to the music:
"I'm drawing on every background that I have. Whatever grabs me at the time is what comes out. The most important thing to me is that you have to be versatile and people have to know that they can depend on that. The main thing for any type of music is versatility. If you can bring in different elements, it's tastefully done, it works musically and it works emotionally from your heart, it will sound believable to other people. If it touches them in a certain way, that's the main thing."
Mairead Nesbitt is a former Fleadh Cheoil all-Ireland fiddle champion, and was named by Irish Music Magazine as Best Traditional Female in 2003.
Mairead Nesbitt Pictures
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And Winter Came
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A Christmas Celebration
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A Christmas Celebration
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Celtic Thunder: The Show
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Raining Up
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Michael Flatley - Lord of the Dance
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Celtic Woman Presents: Raining Up
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Celtic Woman: A New Journey - Live At Slane Castle
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Mairead Nesbitt video - The Butterfly
Mairead Nesbitt video - The Contradiction
Mairead Nesbitt video - My Lagan Love
Celtic Woman video - The Voice
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Thanks for pointing that out, it's been corrected.
Mairead Nesbitt is like an angel with a fabulous talent playing the violin, now I can imagine how the Heaven looks like.
Seriously, she is amazing and I hope she continues playing for a long time. Sincerely Ernesto EspínolaMairead not only plays the violin beautifully she gives it feeling that comes from her heart. Plus! what a drop dead, dazzling, beautiful, magnificent looking woman. I look foreward to meeting her in May, 08. She reminds me of a little mischievous pixie with the way she leaps and dances while playing her fiddle. What a joy!
Mairead is not only Talented,Beautiful and the looks of an ANGEL, She is just plain GORGIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am a semi-retired pastor and a never-retiring music lover. As I listen to the artistry of Mairead Nesbitt, I imagine her accompanying King David as he played music and danced before the Lord in 2 Samuel 6 or as he praised God with stringed instruments and dancing in Psalm 150.
As I listen more, my physical ailments, emotional stresses and spiritual uncertainties melt away in my joy. And I pity all the poor strait-laced critics who dismiss as unCeltic or unimportant the lovely and exquisite blending of musical styles characteristic of Mairead and her musical companions in Celtic Woman. Their criticism just fades away.. And I am reminded of the words of John O’Donohue, the Irish poet:
We put terrible pressure on our minds. When we tighten them or harden our views or beliefs, we lose all the softness and flexibility that makes for real shelter, belonging, and perfection. Sometimes the best way of caring for your soul is to make flexible again some of the views that harden and crystallize your mind; for these alienate you from your own depth and beauty. Creativity seems to demand flexible and measured tension. In musical terms, the image of the violin is instructive here. If the strings are tuned too tightly they snap. When the tuning is balanced, the violin can endure massive force and produce the most powerful and tender music.
Has anyone heard Raining Up? It's a great ablum! Mairead even sings on one of the tracks!
I think it's safe to say that Mairead is the Celtic Woman bad-ass. She's amazing. Whenever I watch her on TV, I marvel. I even find myself saying, "She is so cool!
No doubt she has the face which launched a thousand ships. And an extreme musical genius of all manner of musical qualities. Great website. The secret is she is an angel for Angels never give their date of birth or creation. She has to be older than twenty -four and younger than thirty three this year--2008. Thanks!
realy talented but i'd expect nothing less. awesome
Absolutely beautiful. Not just the musical talent and skill. Mairead gives real heartfelt expression to her performances. She is a joy to watch and hear. Long may she continue.
Truly, the most beautiful, talented, Angel of a lady I have EVER, had the honor to meet, on May 17th 2008. The best day I ever had. I am, and shall forever be in this lady's debt for the gift she has shared with me. Her incredible God given gift of music. Mairead, my heart is forever yours. Sincerly yours, Glenn, a.k.a. The Rotten Rebel. Mission Hills, Ca.
Mairead is so incredibly talented!! There is a great fan forum dedicated to her here: http://maireadforum.com/forum/index.php
when i saw her first time (15 minutes ago) i just think ... i`m really fall in love. i didn`t know what kind of angels perform this celestial music.
Only words I have are wonderfully talented, and inspirational!!
Nairead was born in 1975... just to clarify things up
borrowed jeff's (moonman's) computer to add a comment on meav's site...
now i'll put one here. is the lassie's name ponounced mar-aid? anyhow, i
use music and lyrics from the likes of the angels on the celtic woman album
for they're intended purpose...they bring be back to feeling more human
after being beaten up by the poor old tired machinery where i work. i'm
thinking maybe helping people in those areas was part of the idea for
creating the album to start with...and far be it form me to pass it up.
thank's mairead...words can't express how pretty i think you are, or how
deeply your fiddlin' around (you make it look so easy) touches me.
again, thanks. tom (yer ol' uncle fuddly)
I swear she performed last week, on the MS Noordam, with her husband as a duo called, "Livewire".
Either that or she has a twin that performs as beautifully as she does!!
When I saw Mairead on PBS I was absolutly breathless. This little thing jumped, ran, bounced about while playing fiddle & she had such a smile as to stop me in my tracks. She has the kind of smile that would make the coldest of hearts MELT. Cutest smile I've seen in a LONG time, without a doubt. I could not get enough of her or her fiddle.
Before I knew her name, I pointed her out to a friend of mine saying, "LOOK AT HER GO!". He asked her name & all I could say was, " beautiful little spitfire."
Mairead is one of a group of talented beautiful young women who perform like no one I have ever seen. The orchestra with all of it's string and wind instrumente; and percussion set the pace for the unbelievable voices of these performers. Add to that the Pixie like charm of this firefly violin player, who seems to float, and fly everywhere on stage, and the audience is breathless. This is truly an unforgettable musical event that has something for everyone. FANTASTIC!!!!!
I dont care how old she is, she's wonderfully talented and Beautiful
Love ya Mairead!
Jeffery Spann
Beside's her beauty when i watch her jumping and playing at the same time i melt away, i think of her and Jimi Hendrix they both make such a loving sound when they play. It's like there string's are a part of there body and the sound just flow's off them with no effort that to me make's her a great one yet look's very down to earth, Like you would see her in the PUB haveing a pint with her friend's. Love you and your music Never Stop. God Bless You
A light more in the infinite universe...
A flower more in the garden's earth...
God blessing
is she married?
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SHARON HAMES says:
2 years ago
GOOD PICTURES. THE ONLY THING IS IF SHE STARTED IN LORD OF THE DANCE IN 1996 AND SHE WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN BORN IN 1983, THEN SHE WAS ONLY 13 WHEN SHE JOINED LOTD. SHE MOST DEFINATELY WAS OLDER THAN THAT SO THAT BIRTHDATE IS WRONG. I HAVE READ IN MANY ARTICLES THAT SHE DOES NOT GIVE OUT THE YEAR OF HER BIRTH. HER BIRTHDAY IS APRIL 18