Mark Emerson

A classical violinist turned improvisational virtuoso who also plays viola and accordion. Mark has worked with various ensembles developing and performing traditional-related music, and has experience of theatre, having worked for both RSC and RNT and led a show orchestra in London's West End. He is particularly associated with the innovative group 'Pyewackett' and also with the 'Mellstock Band'. Together with pianist Huw Warren he has for the last eleven years worked closely alongside singer June Tabor. In 2000 he founded the ensemble '1651'.