

For more than a decade, Grammy- and Emmy-nominated artist and composer, Máiréad Nesbitt has enchanted millions of fans around the world as the Celtic violinist and founding member of the globetrotting music phenomenon Celtic Woman. Loyal fans of all ages, across geographical and cultural boundaries far beyond the musical heritage of Ireland, have adored her beguiling stage presence and versatile instrumental talents. As the featured violin soloist on all 11 Celtic Woman albums, each title achieved the coveted #1 slot on the Billboard World Music Chart.
Máiréad solo albums Raining Up and new album Hibernia charted on 4 separate Billboard Album Charts. World Music Charts; Classical Crossover Charts, Classical Charts and Heatseeker Charts.
Top table is two-piece of fine vertical grained spruce
Back table is one-piece moderately flamed maple
Ribs of matching maple to that of the back table
Scroll and neck are of moderately flamed maple
Varnish is light brownish amber color, quite antiqued in nature
Overall body length: 356 mm.
Width at the upper bout: 158 mm.
Width at the center bout: 112.5 mm.
Width at the lower bout: 204 mm.
I now have the luxury of owning this beautiful replica of my beloved Matthias Albani violin to use in circumstances that may be too extreme for my own violin. This is a huge bonus for me and possibly for many professional violinists who potentially have their priceless violins out in extreme conditions. To have a spare violin of unique professional quality alongside my own violin on stage, for indoors AND outdoors, affords me peace of mind no matter what happens! I absolutely love playing my Máiréad “Matthias Albani” Viennese Elite Violin model with it’s deep tonal quality and projection. It is a perfect companion!”