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SUMMARY:Application Deadline for Scholarships to the Harp Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:Summer Harp Scholarships to An Chúirt Chruitireachta 2023\nCruit Éireann | Harp Ireland\, in partnership with Cairde na Cruite\, is pleased to announce two half scholarships for harpers to attend An Chúirt Chruitireachta\, the International Festival for Irish Harp in An Grianán\, Termonfechin\, Co Louth between 25th and 30th June 2023. This five-day annual harp festival provides a unique opportunity for harpers to gain expert tuition from a range of internationally renowned harpers\, immerse themselves within the tradition and meet and socialise with other harpers. \n“An Chúirt Chruitireachta and the work of Cairde na Cruite have been pivotal in encouraging and inspiring new generations of harpers. CÉHI is  delighted to support participants who will benefit from world-class harp teaching and performances at this festival\, as well as  connecting  with other harpers of all ages” said Lauren Ní Néill\, CÉHI’s CEO. \nApplicants must live on the island of Ireland. To apply\, please submit a letter clearly marked ‘An Chúirt Chruitireachta Scholarship’ to info@harpireland.ie telling us why you should be considered and include a 2-minute harp recording in .MOV or .MP4 format by 5.30pm\, Sunday 23rd April 2023. The awards will be announced Friday 26th May 2023.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/scholarships-to-the-harp-festival-2023/
LOCATION:An Grianán\, Termonfechin\, Louth
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SUMMARY:Portlaoise Trad Fest: Harp Workshop with Eimear Coughlan
DESCRIPTION:County Laois has an amazing Irish Traditional Scene. Between the tutorage from both Music Generation Laois and Comhaltas\, the young players of the county are outstanding. The Portlaoise Trad Fest team feel it is the right time to showcase the talented musicianship found in Laois on the national stage. One of Portlaoise Trad Fest’s aim is to create a vibrant session scene in Portlaoise. As well as featuring local musicians\, the festival will also bring top quality musicians to ‘The Town’\, inspiring the upcoming younger musicians. \nPortlaoise Trad Fest is for everyone. We know how much fun and enjoyable Irish Traditional Music can be. It has the power to change lives and we want to bring that energy to the community at large and show the people of Portlaoise how brilliant and exciting our traditional music is. \nPortlaoise Trad fest runs on the 28th & 29th of April. We plan to run concerts\, workshops\, youth session and a session trail\, never before seen in Portlaoise. We look forward to bringing the streets of Portlaoise alive with the sound of Irish Music over the May bank holiday weekend and we hope you will join us. \nTutors: \nHarp: Eimear Coughlan \nAccordion: Paul Finn \nBodhrán: Colm Phelan \nWhistle: Brian Hughes \nFiddle: Tara Breen
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/portlaoise-trad-fest/
LOCATION:Portlaoise\, Portlaoise\, Co. Laois\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230428T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230428T173000
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SUMMARY:Application Deadline for Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy Scholarship 2023
DESCRIPTION:Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy Scholarship 2023\nCruit Éireann | Harp Ireland\, in partnership with Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy\, is pleased to announce two scholarships for harpers living on the island of Ireland to attend the Willie Clancy Summer School between 1st and 9th of July  2023 to support the rapidly growing interest in Irish harping there. \nDuring this week\, harpers will be exposed to the finest harp teachers\, traditional musicians\, recitals and concerts\, making for an immersive learning experience “Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland’s ongoing partnership with Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy offers an opportunity for harpers to learn from master musicians and to develop their own creative practice as we strive to safeguard and nurture the harping tradition\, whilst ensuring that access to harp tuition is available to all”\, said Lauren Ní Néill\, CÉHI’s CEO. “Scholarship recipients will immerse themselves within the living tradition at Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy\, as together we support and strengthen a vibrant\, new generation of harpers\,” she added. \nTo apply\, please submit a letter clearly marked ‘Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy’ to info@harpireland.ie telling us why you should be considered and include a 2-minute harp recording in .MOV or .MP4 format by 5.30pm\, Friday 28th April 2023. You can find out more about Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy at https://www.scoilsamhraidhwillieclancy.com/
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/application-deadline-for-scoil-samhraidh-willie-clancy-scholarship-2023/
LOCATION:Co. Donegal
CATEGORIES:Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230428T173000
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SUMMARY:Application Deadline for The Tyrone Guthrie Centre Harp Residency
DESCRIPTION:Harpers’ Residency at The Tyrone Guthrie Centre 2023\nCruit Éireann | Harp Ireland is delighted to partner with the Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig\, Co Monaghan again in 2023 to offer a 2 week residency for harpers and harper-composers\, living on the island of Ireland. Located near Newbliss in Co Monaghan\, The Tyrone Guthrie Centre provides the perfect haven of seclusion and quiet to enable creativity to flourish; harp players will be able to avail of its numerous facilities ranging from a composer’s room to a custom-designed performance studio with state-of-the-art facilities. \nThis residency is open to harpers and harper-composers\, both established and emerging in the Traditional Arts and/or Music sectors. The selection process will be based on a CV and letter of application\, which clearly outlines the rationale for ‘time spent’ at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre. \nAPPLICATION DEADLINE:\nTo apply for this residency\, please submit your application clearly marked The Tyrone Guthrie Centre Harp Residency to info@harpireland.ie by 5.30pm on Friday 28th April 2023. You can find information about the Tyrone Guthrie Centre at https://www.tyroneguthrie.ie/
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/application-deadline-for-the-tyrone-guthrie-centre-harp-residency/
LOCATION:Tyrone Guthrie Centre\, Annaghmakerrig\, Annaghmakerrig\, Co Monaghan\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230428T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230428T200000
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SUMMARY:Oíche san Abbey - Raidió na Gaeltachta
DESCRIPTION:Beidh muid ag cur clabhsúr le ceiliúradh 50 bliain RnaG Dé hAoine le Oíche san Abbey\, ceiliúradh Chúige Mumhan do #RnaG50 beo ó Abbey Hotel ó 7 pm. Cuirfidh Sláine Ní Chathalláin an oíche i láthair.\n\nBeidh sé beo ar  agus le feiceáil beo anseo \n\n\nAr stáitse:\nAoife agus Deirdre Granville\, Cór Fear Na nDéise\, Anne Mulqueen\, Cór Ban Chúil Aodha\, Cór Cúil Aodha\, Seán Ó Sé\, Máire Ní Chéileachair\, Cárthach Ó Faoláin agus Macdara Ó Faoiláin\, Diarmuid Ó Meachair agus a mhuintir\, Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich agus a chairde\, Mossie Ó Scanláin\, Máire Breatnach agus a mac Ruairí\, agus go leor eile.\n\n\nBígí Linn!
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/oiche-san-abbey-raidio-na-gaeltachta/
LOCATION:Raidió na Gaeltachta
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230430T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230430T173000
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SUMMARY:Music for Wexford present Liam Bates's World Premiere EARTHRISE
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 3pm for a conversation with Liam Bates about the commissioning of this new work. \nMusici Ireland return to Music for Wexford for the World Premiere performance EARTHRISE\, a new concerto for viola (Beth McNinch)and chamber ensemble by Kilmore composer Liam Bates. Famed for his Christmas musical Noel\, a collaboration with Eoin Colfer\, and Heroes of the Helen Blake\, this promises to be a thrilling new work. \nJessie Montgomery Strum \nMozart Flute Quartet in D \nRavel Introduction and Allegro \nGlazanov Reverie Orientale \nLiam Bates EARTHRISE : Soloist Beth McNinch WORLD PREMIERE \n  \nLeader: Ioana Petcu Colan \, \nLidia Jewloszewicz Clarke: Violin \nNick Rippon: Viola \nNiamh Molloy: Cello \nDominic Dudley: Bass \nDianne Marshall: Harp \nMeadbh O’Rourke: Flute \nConor Sheil: Clarinet \nHannah Miller: Horn \nAbout Musici Ireland: \nFormed in 2012\, Musici Ireland have performed hundreds of concerts across Ireland and have been broadcast around the world. \nMusici Ireland is rooted in creativity and exploration. We are a women led chamber ensemble who value deep audience connection and aim to create evocative wholesome performances in both traditional and explorative concert experiences. We offer education and artistic nourishment for our members and always stay curious about the industry we are in\, the world and ways we can add our creative footprint. Our development as an ensemble has seen substantial growth over the past number of years. A significant jump in both numbers and creative output was seen during the World’s Global Pandemic\, highlighting our determination\, resilience and passion for what we do as an ensemble. We look forward to expanding our listenership abroad and developing lasting international connections. \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/music-for-wexford-present-liam-batess-world-premiere-earthrise/
LOCATION:St. Iberius Church\, Ferrybank South\, Wexford
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230505T190000
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SUMMARY:Music at the Malthouse: The New England Irish Harp Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The New England Irish Harp | Orchestra Laois School of Music | Junior Youth Orchestra Music Generation Laois: Harp Orchestra | Junior Trad Group \nA unique opportunity to hear the New England Harp Orchestra perform in Co. Laois\, joined by ensembles from Laois School of Music and Music Generation Laois. \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/music-at-the-malthouse-the-new-england-irish-harp-orchestra/
LOCATION:The Malthouse\, Main Street\, Stradbally\, R32 HP98\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230506T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230506T133000
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SUMMARY:Baltimore Fiddle Fair: Aoife & Deirdre Granville
DESCRIPTION:Sisters Aoife and Deirdre Granville grew up in the town of Dingle\, Co Kerry\, where they learned much of their music. \n\nAoife is a flute player & fiddler as well as singer and currently works at the Folklore Department at UCC. She was appointed to the Arts Council in 2022 by Minister Martin and is currently recording her third solo album. \nDeirdre is a harpist\, flute player and singer and released her first solo album\, Imram\, a few years ago. She is a board member of Harp Ireland and a secondary school music teacher in Dingle. She was recently awarded an artistic residency at Centre Culturel Paris\, where she will compose and perform in Summer 2023. \nAoife & Deirdre recently recorded duet tracks on Beauty an Oileáin\, a collection of music and song from the Blasket Islands recorded by descendents of islanders. Both Aoife & Deirdre are in demand as tutors and performers at festivals at home and abroad.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/baltimore-fiddle-fair-aoife-deirdre-granville/
LOCATION:St. Matthew’s Church\, Baltimore\, Co. Cork\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230513T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230513T213000
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SUMMARY:Síle Denvir & Barry Kerr
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Dublin Fleadh\, TG4 Amhránaí na Bliana 2023\, Síle Denvir and current UCC Traditional Artist in Residence 2023\, Barry Kerr will perform at the Irish Institute of Music and Song in Balbriggan on May 13th. \nMaking a compelling duet and creating music that communicates the beauty of a living tradition\, Síle and Barry are celebrated as two of Ireland finest traditional musicians/singers. Their repertoire is a sympathetic merging of both traditional and original material\, ranging from Síle’s ancient sean-nós songs to Barry’s self-composed modern folk tales. Their instrumental music on uilleann pipes\, flute and harp is underpinned by subtle and inventive motif based arrangements. Originally from the sou \nthern shores of Lough Neagh\, multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and visual artist Barry is one of Ireland’s most accomplished artists. A master on both uilleann pipes and flute\, his recent work has explored the concept of relating musical performance and composition with visual art. Barry was the recipient of the prestigious Liam O’ Flynn Award in 2020 and is currently the tradition musician in residence at UCC. Síle is a harpist and sean-nós singer who is deeply influenced by her upbringing in the Connemara Gaeltacht where she was surrounded by music and song from an early age. Síle was recently named Amhránaí na Bliana (singer of the year) in the prestigious TG4 Gradam Ceoil and her most recent album Anamnesis\, a recording of sean-nós songs in collaboration with producer John Reynolds and cellist Caroline Dale\, has just been released. \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/sile-denvir-barry-kerr/
LOCATION:Square @ The Irish Institute of Music & Song\, Church Street\, Balbriggan\, Dublin\, K32 YV56\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230517T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230517T140000
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SUMMARY:Trad @ Lunch - Elsa and Jos Kelly
DESCRIPTION:Siblings from Sligo\, Elsa and Jos come from an exceptionally musical family. Their music is influenced by a number of genres of music\, but very important among them is the traditional music of county Sligo. \nElsa Kelly started playing traditional Irish music at the age of six and quickly progressed\, winning numerous all-Ireland medals for harp\, flute and group playing. She was a member of Spraoi which won the Siansa Gael Linn competition in 2009 and was also a member of Ceol na nÓg Sligeach. She has taught as senior harp teacher with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann Fred Finn Sligeach and teaches and performs regularly at festivals and concerts throughout Ireland and beyond. \nJos Kelly has often been descried as being at the cutting edge of new Irish traditional music. He plays the button accordion and keyboard and has developed an excellent reputation on the Irish music scene and would be known\, in particular\, as a founding member of Moxie with whom he has achieved many accolades and travelled the world. \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/trad-lunch-elsa-and-jos-kelly/
LOCATION:Hawk’s Well Theatre\, Temple Street\, Sligo\, F91 CFYZ\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230528T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230528T170000
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SUMMARY:Music For Wexford in association with Harp Ireland present The Emperor Trio
DESCRIPTION:The Emperor Trio | St Iberius Church\, Wexford\nSunday 28 May\, 3.30pm\nJoin Music for Wexford in St Iberius Church to hear three of Ireland’s most respected harpists: Richard Allen\, Aisling Ennis and Dianne Marshall who will perform together in a concert celebrating this stunning instrument. They will be joined by the Wexford Harp Ensemble | Cruitirí Loch Garman\, with director Aileen Kennedy\, as part of Music for Wexford’s side by side initiative\, giving amateur musicians the opportunity to perform alongside professionals. \n\nThere will be the World Premiere of a Music for Wexford commissioned work for 3 harps by Dr Anne-Marie O’Farrell. \nThe concert will also include:\nDebussy Claire de Lune\nRavel Mother Goose Suite\nBrahms Intermezzo in A\nChertok Around the Clock\nSalzedo Chanson dans la nuit \nTickets at www.eventbrite.ie
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/music-for-wexford-present-the-emperor-trio/
LOCATION:St. Iberius Church\, Ferrybank South\, Wexford
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230602T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230602T213000
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SUMMARY:HARPS PLUS at St Nicholas Collegiate Church\, Galway
DESCRIPTION:HARPS PLUS | Siamsaíocht Clainne\n\n\nFriday 2nd June\nSaint Nicholas Collegiate Church\, Galway at 7.30pm\nFeaturing Kathleen Loughnane\, Catríona Cannon\, Cormac Cannon\, Breda Keville\, Síle Denvir\, Barry Kerr\, Séamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta \nJoin Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland in celebrating harping at the heart of family music making. Listen to our rich harp music tradition\, passed from generation to generation with Kathleen Loughnane\, Catriona Cannon\, piper Cormac Cannon and fiddle Player Breda Keville\, alongside the magic of brother and sister duo\, harper Séamus Ó Flatharta and his sister Caoimhe Ní Fhlatharta. In addition\, we are delighted to welcome this year’s TG4 Amhránaí na Bliana\, renowned seannós singer Sile Denvir in collaboration with her husband\, Barry Kerr. Undoubtedly a unique celebration of the diversity of our harping tradition on Friday\, 2nd June at 7.30pm in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church\, Galway – Bígí Linn! \nBígí le Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland chun céiliúradh a dhéanamh ar cheol na cruite mar chroí na clainne. Éist le ceol á sheachadadh ó ghlúin go glúin le Kathleen Loughnane\, Catriona Cannon\, Cormac Cannon agus Breda Keville. Ina dteannta\, beidh draíocht an cheoil ón chlann le Séamus agus Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta\, agus cuirfear fáilte roimh buaiteoir Ghradam TG4\, Amhránaí na Bliana\, Síle Denvir i mbun ceoil lena fear chéile Barry Kerr. Oíche ar leith a bheas ann ar an 2ú Meitheamh\, 7.30i.n in Eaglais Naomh Nioclás\, Gaillimh – Bígí Linn! \nTickets €20 at www.eventbrite.ie
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-plus-at-st-nicholas-collegiate-church-galway-2/
LOCATION:St Nicholas Collegiate Church\, Lombard St\, Galway\, Galway\, H91 PY20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Irish-American Music Cultures Symposium
DESCRIPTION:TU Dublin Conservatoire in association with the ITMA\, and the Princess Grace Irish Library are honoured to host the Irish-American Music Cultures Symposium on June 8th\, 2023 at the TU Dublin Conservatoire. \n\nInspired by the Princess Grace Irish-American Song Sheet Collection\, this symposium seeks to explore the dynamic interaction of Irish-American music making. It takes an expansive view of transatlantic music making\, with a focus on song and instrumental music. The symposium is convened by Dr Helen Lawlor (TU Dublin Conservatoire). It is funded by an IRC New Foundations Award and supported by the ITMA\, the SMI and TU Dublin.\n\nThe keynote address ‘Irish Traditional Music in America and the Legacy of Mick Moloney’ will be delivered by Don Meade & Dan Neely. \n \nThe symposium will also feature two concerts: \n\n\nFintan Vallely\, Maighread & Tríona Ní Dhomnaill; Dubh Linn (Lunch time concert)\nUna Hunt and Heather Sammon (evening concert). \n\nRegistration is free\, however we ask all attendees to register in advance to facilitate catering arrangements: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/irish-american-music-cultures-symposium-tickets-633530866877\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIrish-American Music Cultures Symposium\nTimetable:\n9.00-9.30 \nRegistration \n9.30-10.00 \nScott Spencer (University of Southern California): Collections\, Archives and Digital Humanities: Making Irish-American Heritage Accessible \n10.00-10.30 \nColin Harte (City University of New York): Teaching the Tunes: Understanding the Role of Irish Traditional Music in Higher Education in North America \n10.45-11.30 \nWelcome SMI and PGIL: Helen Lawlor (TU Dublin) & Liam O’Connor (ITMA)\, Paula Farquharson\, (PGIL) John O’Flynn (SMI) and Paul McNulty (TU Dublin) \n11.30-12.00 Tea & Coffee \nSession 1: 12.00-1.30 Session 1a \nAxel Klein (Independent Scholar): Ireland on Broadway \nMaria McHale (TU Dublin Conservatoire): ‘Two famous operas’: Irish opera and America \nLiam O’Connor (Irish Traditional Music Archive): TBC \nLUNCH \n2.15-3.00 \nConcert: Fintan Vallely\, Tríona Ní Domhnaill\, Maighread Ní Domhnaill\, Dubh Linn \n3.00-4.00 \nKeynote Address | Don Meade & Dan Neely: Irish Traditional Music in America and the Legacy of Mick Moloney \n4.00-4.30 Tea & Coffee \nSession 2: 4.30-6.00 Session 2a: \nFintan Vallely (Independent Scholar): Interpreting the Princess Grace Song-Sheet Collection \nHelen Lawlor (TU Dublin Conservatoire): Harp Imagery and Symbolism in the Princess Grace Song-Sheet Collection \nAileen Dillane (University of Limerick): Irish American Musical Imaginaries \nClosing comments \n6.30-7.15 \nConcert: Una Hunt & Heather Sammon: The Irish American \n7.15- Reception
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/irish-american-music-cultures-symposium/
LOCATION:TU DUBLIN\, Grangegorman\, Dublin 7\, Dublin\, D07 H6K8\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Symposium
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SUMMARY:Galway Folk Festival - BRÍDÍN
DESCRIPTION:Returning for it’s second edition\, the festival\nwill take place from Tuesday June 13th to Sunday June 18th\, showcasing the best of folk\, roots\, and\ntraditional music\, from Ireland and beyond.\nOn Friday 16th June\, The Whileaways\, Niamh Regan and Irish harper BRÍDÍN will perform at Monroe’s Live. \nBook tickets here: http://galwayfolkfestival.com/
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/galway-folk-festival-bridin/
LOCATION:Monroe’s Live\, Galway\, 14 Dominick Street\, Upper\, Galway\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230621T130000
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SUMMARY:Trad @ Lunch: Michael Rooney & June McCormack
DESCRIPTION:This husband and wife duo\, also known as ‘Draíocht’\, have substantial musical credentials. They have already achieved great things individually\, including major awards and two acclaimed recordings. They have toured extensively as Draíocht\, having performed throughout the States\, Europe\, Australia and New Zealand. \nTogether as Draíocht\, Michael Rooney and June McCormack have recorded two CDs: ‘Draíocht’ and ‘Land’s End’. They have just finished recording their third studio album ‘Tobar an Cheoil’\, June 2022. \nJune Mc Cormack comes from Ballintogher\, Co Sligo and was recipient of the TG4 Young Traditional Musician of the Year Award in 1998. A primary school teacher by profession\, June has published two Irish flute tutorials ‘Fliuit’\, ‘Fliuit 2’ and most recently\, ‘The Book of Sligo Tunes’. \nOriginally from Scotstown\, Co. Monaghan and now resident in Sligo\, Michael’s output as a composer is impressive and includes four publications of recent suites\, as well as thirteen major suites for harp and ensemble or orchestra. Among the highlights of his recent orchestral and ensemble compositions are ‘The Ulster Suite (2022)\, Clairseoireacht (2022)\, ‘Constance’ (Feb 2020)\, The Famine Suite (2019)\, The De Cuellar Suite (2011)\, The Reconciliation Suite (2015) and The Macalla Suite (2016). \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/trad-lunch-michael-rooney-june-mccormack/
LOCATION:Hawk’s Well Theatre\, Temple Street\, Sligo\, F91 CFYZ\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230630T170000
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SUMMARY:An Chúirt Chruitireachta | International Festival for Irish Harp
DESCRIPTION:International Festival for Irish Harp 2023 | An Chúirt Chruitireachta\nSunday 25th June – Friday 30th June 2023\nAn Grianán\, Termonfechin\, Co. Louth\nThis year’s festival tutors will include Máire Ní Chathasaigh\, Gráinne Hambly\, Rachel Hair and Úna Ní Fhlannagáin. \nFull programme details on https://www.cairdenacruite.com
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/international-festival-for-irish-harp/
LOCATION:An Grianán\, Termonfechin\, Louth
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230625T170000
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SUMMARY:World Premiére of “For Three Lever Harps” by Sam Perkin at West Cork Chamber Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:New Work for Irish Harp Ensemble at West Cork Chamber Music Festival\nA new work for three harps by Sam Perkin will be premiered at the 2023 West Cork Chamber Music Festival on Sunday\, June 25th .\nFor Three Lever Harps was commissioned by the Cork ETB School of Music in 2019. However\, the\nCOVID 19 pandemic intervened\, and it is only now that the work is receiving its first performance.\nWriting about the Commission Sam Perkin says: – \n“For Three Lever Harps is about the beauty that spontaneously comes into being when we step back\,\nembracing the waiting\, and watch the wonder of life unfold. The exploration of awe has now become\na central aspect of my artistic output. As an artist I seek to explore the purity of childlike wonder.\nThis is something we often lose contact with as we age\, and which gets replaced by apathy and void.\nIt can be scary to fully accept being alive\, though if we manage to get out of our own way and let life\nemerge\, we can authentically participate in its gift with humility”. \nComposed especially for the CETB’s harp teacher Damhnait Nic Suibhne and her students\, this work\nis scored for three lever harps but allows for individual parts to be doubled freely at the discretion\nof\, and relative to the availability of\, the performers. \n\nIn his performance notes Sam Perkin says “In the piece we hear waves of staccato chords which\noverlap and echo between the three parts. The regular silences enhance the atmosphere\, which is \nintended to sound as neutral as possible. Gradually a new pattern emerges\, leading us to hear what\nwe first heard in a new way. The three harps finally synchronise for the first time near the end of the\nwork\, leading to a delicate fading out of the music”. \nCarol Daly\, Principal of Cork ETB School of Music is very pleased that this creative piece will be\nplayed for the first time as part of the ETB School of Music’s ‘Young Ensembles’ concert at the West\nCork Chamber Music Festival. “We are really looking forward to hearing Sam Perkin’s wonderful\ncomposition which we commissioned to demonstrate our commitment to and pride in harping in our\nschool and we are delighted that these fine harpers\, will perform at the World Premiere. We are also\nvery grateful to West Cork Music for the opportunity”. \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/world-premiere-of-for-three-lever-harps-by-sam-perkin-on-sunday-25th-june-at-2pm-bantry-as-part-of-the-west-cork-chamber-music-festival-young-musicians-series/
LOCATION:St Brendan’s Hall\, Bantry\, St Brendan's School\, Bantry\, Co. Cork\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230630T210000
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SUMMARY:To a Child Dancing in the Wind
DESCRIPTION:Trio Táin presents an intimate classical music performance featuring the song cycle To a Child Dancing In the Wind by John Tavener for flute\, viola\, harp\, and soprano\, and Good Night by Henryk Górecki arranged for flute\, harp\, and soprano. \n\n\nTo a Child Dancing In the Wind represents a rare departure from John Tavener’s choral\, liturgical works which formed the bulk of his prolific output. In Tavener’s own words; “The frailty\, tenderness\, and spiritual transparency of Yeats’ poetry inspired him to compose it”. \nIn Gorecki’s raw sounds\, there is a life that slowly fades away with each subsequent step and each subsequent breath. The title Goodnight touches us with its fragility\, but it does not deprive us of hope. \nTrio Táin is a new trio consisting of harpist Aisling Ennis with flautist Vourneen Ryan and violist Robin Panter. They are proud to collaborate with soprano\, Catherine Redding to realise this exquisite programme.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/to-a-child-dancing-in-the-wind/
LOCATION:An Táin Arts Centre\, Crowne St\, Townparks\, Dundalk\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230709T170000
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SUMMARY:Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy 2023
DESCRIPTION:Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy 2023 takes place in Miltown Malbay from Saturday 1st to Sunday 9th July. \nDownload the brochure here: SSWC 2023 Brochure \nAll students must pre-register online for this year’s summer school. Online registration is now open at https://www.scoilsamhraidhwillieclancy.com/online-registration. Registration fee for the week: €150. Registered students have free access to lectures\, recitals\, afternoon events at Mill Marquee\, Irish and Scottish Gaelic language classes\, and reduced admission to all céilithe.\nHARP CLASSES will be held at the GAA Clubhouse\, Bog Road\, and private houses\, Flag Road. Assembly at Monday 9am at the Mill Marquee\, GAA Grounds. \nThis year SSWC includes a new CPD course for Irish Traditional musicians and teachers\, KNOW THE SCORE – READ & WRITE IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC\, conducted by Dr. Liz Doherty and certified by the Royal Irish Academy of Music. Location: St Joseph’s Secondary School\, Spanish Point 10am – 1pm. For more information and to register go to https://bit.ly/WCSS-KnowtheScore
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/scoil-samhraidh-willie-clancy-2023/
LOCATION:Miltown Malbay\, Miltown Malbay\, Co Clare\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival,Lectures,Workshops
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SUMMARY:HHSI Scoil na gCláirseach | Festival of Early Irish Harp
DESCRIPTION:The Historical Harp Society of Ireland | Scoil na gCláirseach | Festival of Early Irish Harp\nFri 7th – Thur 13th | July 2023\n50 events: workshops\, talks\, concerts\, social occasions ONSITE in Kilkenny & LIVE Online\nThe HHSI’ annual Festival of Early Irish Harp takes place in Kilkenny\, Ireland and live online from Friday 7th July to Thursday 13th July 2023. Rediscover and immerse yourself in the music and traditions of Gaeldom’s exquisite\, ancient harp\, guided by expert performers and researchers. Share in the ‘real deal’ of the music of the old harpers\, exploring as much of their world as is now possible two centuries after the tradition died out\, using everything from 18th-century manuscripts to cutting-edge 21st-century science. Players of ALL kinds of harps are warmly welcomed. \nSee more at https://festival.irishharp.org/ \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/hhsi-scoil-na-gclairseach-festival-of-early-irish-harp/
LOCATION:Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, Co. Kilkenny
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Belfast TradFest
DESCRIPTION:Belfast TradFest & Summer School of Traditional Music\n\n• 5 days of masterclasses – Harp tutors include Laoise Kelly\, Aisling Lyons and Lauren Ní Néill\n• Concerts\, including Féile Cruitirí Bhéal Feirste – Belfast Harp Festival\n• Afternoon talks\, lectures\, discussions\, taster sessions\, film screenings\n• Over 40 sessions\nCost £129\n\nAccomodation – 7 nights\n• Self Catering\n• 200 yards from masterclasses\n• Free wifi\n• Ensuite bathroom with shower\, toilet and basin\n• Onsite laundry facilities\nCost £299\n\nFor more information visit;\n\nhttp:///www.belfasttradfest.com
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/belfast-tradfest/
LOCATION:Belfast
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival,Lectures,Scholarship,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230728T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230811T173000
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SUMMARY:CÉHI JOB OPPORTUNITY (PART-TIME) Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Deadline for applicants to Marketing & Communications Assistant Job \nFriday 28 July 2023 \nJob specs at https://www.harpireland.ie/part-time-job-opportunity-with-cruit-eireann-harp-ireland/
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/cehi-job-opportunity-part-time-deadline/
LOCATION:Co. Donegal
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230805
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SUMMARY:Cruitirí ar Chnoic
DESCRIPTION:More information to come…
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/cruitiri-ar-chnoic/
LOCATION:Inishowen\, Co Donegal
CATEGORIES:Concert,Lá na Cruite | Harp Day,Live Stream Concerts
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230820T170000
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SUMMARY:Harps for Heritage 2023 | Muckross Schoolhouse
DESCRIPTION:Harp Ireland presents HARPS FOR HERITAGE 2023 at The Schoolhouse\, Muckross House\, Gardens and Traditional Farms\, Killarney on Sunday 20th August\, at 3:30pm.\nFeaturing Paul Dooley (Early Irish Harp)\, Kseniya Rusnak (Bandura) • Aisling Urwin & Niamh O’Brien (Irish Harps). Special guests Siamsa Tíre National Folk Theatre.\nAdmission FREE. Bígí Linn!\nRegister at eventbrite.ie
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-for-heritage-2023-muckross-schoolhouse/
LOCATION:Muckross Schoolhouse\, Muckross Schoolhouse\, The National Park\, Dromyrourk\, Killarney\, Co. Kerry
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230828
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SUMMARY:Smithfield Fleadh
DESCRIPTION:Get to Smithfield\, Dublin 7\, this Saturday to hear the Harp Ireland recital in An Puball Éigse\, Smithfield Square at 2pm. Hear performances by Méabh McKenna\, Colm McGonigle and Rachel Duffy with the Bray Harp Ensemble. At 3pm you can take part in the TRY THE HARP WORKSHOP. Bígí linn! \nSee the full programme of Smithfield Fleadh events\, from Saturday 26th to Sunday 27th August (from 12pm to 6pm) at https://cdn.dublin.ie/wp-content/uploads/Smithfield-Fleadh-2023.pdf
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/smithfield-fleadh/
LOCATION:Smithfield Square\, Smithfield Dublin 7\, Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230921
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SUMMARY:Clifden Arts Festival 2023 | 20 Sept 2023
DESCRIPTION:Clifden Arts Festival and Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland present an afternoon of Irish harping featuring renowned harpers Lisa Canny\, Éadaoin Ní Mhaicín and Séamus Ó Flatharta at Christ Church\, Clifden\nWednesday 20 September 2023\, 4pm\nTicket €15 at www.clifdenartsfestival.ie \nLisa Canny\, a seven-time All-Ireland champion on harp and banjo\, brings a unique blend of RnB\, pop\, hip-hop\, and traditional Irish music to her performances. She has toured extensively and is known for her high-energy and entertaining shows. \nÉadaoin Ní Mhaicín\, a multi-award-winning\, multi-instrumentalist\, achieved success with her bands EADAOIN and LÉDA\, with a No. 1 in the iTunes world genre charts in Ireland. She has performed at prestigious venues and appeared on various radio and television stations. \nSéamus Ó Flatharta\, a talented sean-nós singer and multi-instrumentalist from Connemara\, showcases his musical skills and keeps the Irish language and heritage at the forefront of his work. This afternoon of Irish harping promises to be a captivating and culturally rich experience.\nSponsored by Fáilte Ireland
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/clifden-community-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Christ Church Clifden\, Church Hill\, Clifden\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230925T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230929T170000
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SUMMARY:HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Primary School Harp Recital Series
DESCRIPTION:Harps Alive Belfast\nPrimary School Harp Recital Series\n25th-29th September\nGaelscoil na bhFál\, Braniel Primary School\, Botanic Primary School and Hazelwood Integrated Primary School\, Belfast\n\nHarpers visit local primary schools to perform and tell them a little more about the harp\, what it’s made from\, how many strings it has and its history in ancient Ireland.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-2023-primary-school-harp-recital-series/
LOCATION:Gaelscoil na bhFál\, Belfast\, Belfast
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:HARPS ALIVE 2023 | An Chruit Bheo | Harps Leevin
DESCRIPTION:Harps Alive Festival 2023 \nAn all-island celebration of Irish harping \n  \nSome 231 years on\, harp music resounds…..Harpers and historians join forces in Belfast and Dublin to celebrate the Irish harping tradition. \nNow in its second year Harps Alive (Harps Alive│An Chruit Bheo│Harps Leevin) is a cross border collaborative festival\, which brings together the finest harpers from across the island to celebrate the significance of the landmark event of the Belfast Harp Festival 1792.  An event\, that through the work of Armagh-born Edward Bunting\, resulted in the collection of the music and techniques of the Irish harping tradition; a collection which is central to the continuity of the Irish harping tradition today. \nCruit Éireann | Harp Ireland\, working in partnership with Reclaim the Enlightenment\, present the Harps Alive | An Chruit Bheo | Harps Leevin festival in Belfast\, on September 30th and in Dublin on October 21st – 22nd\, 2023.  \nThe festival will bring together harpers from all over Ireland to assess Edward Bunting’s legacy\, showcase the harpers’ music\, and bring a contemporary spotlight to bear on current developments to safeguard harping as a living tradition in Ireland. \nA dynamic series of cross-community and cross-border events featuring two major concerts\, a series of recitals\, talks and workshops remembering the contribution of Edward Bunting 180 years after his death\, is planned in the two cities. \nChair of Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland Aibhlín McCrann\, stated\, ‘It is very satisfying to see our collaboration with our northern colleagues coming to fruition\, and to gain such understanding of the important role that the Belfast Harpers’ Assembly played in the safeguarding of the harpers’ music. Our work together has been a true partnership\, epitomised by collegiality\, enthusiasm and positivity”. \nJohn Gray\, Chair of Reclaim the Enlightenment\, considers this event to be “a major musical festival rooted in history. A celebration of the heritage of the harp and the contemporary revival of harp playing”.  He considers that it will continue to “create more awareness of the harp tradition with the public and leave a lasting legacy”. \nThe success of last year’s Harps Alive festival has inspired harpers to further explore the music of the Irish harp. This year the festival commissioned County Antrim harper Gráinne Meyer\, to arrange music for the newly established Harps Alive Ensemble.  The commission will be premièred at a concert on 30 September in Rosemary Street Church\, Belfast at 5.30pm which also features early Irish harper\, Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin\, the Northern Stars Trio\, and harp and pipes duo\, Laoise Kelly and Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn. \n“We are looking forward to celebrating this work and to welcoming audiences across the cities of Belfast and Dublin this autumn”\, said Lauren Ní Néill\, Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland’s CEO. “Our exciting line-up of harpers shows that the harping tradition in Ireland is vibrant\, dynamic and constantly evolving. It is part of our living cultural heritage\, and we are intent on celebrating Edward Bunting’s achievement and safeguarding it for future generations of harpers”. \nFestival Events  \nSaturday 30th September  \n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\nVenue\n\n\n25-29th September\nPrimary School Harp Series\nVarious\n\n\n11.00-13.00 \nHands on Harps Workshop Series \nWorkshop 1: Try your hand at the early Irish harp with Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin \nWorkshop 2: Irish Harp Workshop with Gráinne Hambly \nWorkshop 3: A Masterclass with Richard Allen \n \n  \n  \nFirst Prebyterian Church \n  \nShankill Road Library \n  \nSt. Joseph’s\, Sailortown \n \n\n\n11.45-12.45\n  \nFilm Screening – Beart Bunting \n \nLinenhall Library\n\n\n13:00 – 14:00\nCeol agus Cruitireacht le hÚna Ní Fhlannagáin | Harping Fun with Sharon Carroll \nHarp\, storytelling\, drama and singing workshops for children in English and Irish with Sharon Carroll and Úna Ní Fhlannagáin \n \nAn Cultúrlann | Turas \n  \n  \n  \n \n\n\n13:00 – 14:00 \n \nIllustrated Lecture with Mary Louise O’Donnell & Teresa O’Donnell: Edward Bunting: Illuminating his Legacy\nLinenhall Library\n\n\n14:30 – 15:30\n  \nCitizen’s Manifestation \n \nAssembly Rooms\n\n\n17:30 \n \nHarps Together \nFeaturing the Harps Alive Ensemble’s specially commissioned work\, Northern Stars Trio\,  Early Irish Harper Eibhlis Ní Riordáin\, Harper Laoise Kelly & Piper\, Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn \n  \nFollowed by: \nHarping Late: Harp session and get together.\n  \nRosemary Street Church \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThe Deer’s Head\n\n\n\n  \nHarps Alive│An Chruit Bheo│Harps Leevin continues in Dublin on Saturday 21st and  Sunday 22nd  October with a Gala Concert in the Pepper Canister Church\, Dublin 2. This event features a newly commissioned poem remembering Edward Bunting by Aosdána poet Moya Cannon and harper Aisling Lyons\, the Harps Alive Ensemble\, Maria McNamee(pedal harp)\, early Irish harper Siobhán Armstrong\, Triona Marshall (harp) and Martin Tourish (Accordion). \n  \n\n\n\nDate / Time\nEvent\nVenue\n\n\n16-20th October \n \nPrimary School Harp Series\nVarious\n\n\nSaturday 21st October  \n13:00 – 14:00 \nHarping Fun with Aisling Ennis \nA fairy-themed harp and storytelling workshop for children with Aisling Ennis\n\n\n\n12.30-13.30 \n  \n14:30 – 15:30\n  \n  \nFilm Screening: Beart Bunting \n  \nLecture with Mark Doherty: Edward Bunting: Illuminating his Legacy \n \n\n\n\nSunday 22 October \n11:00 – 12:00 noon\nRemembering Edward Bunting  \nAisling Lyons & Moya Cannon \n \nMount Jerome Cemetery\, Harold’s Cross\, Dublin 8\n\n\nSunday 22nd October \n  \n  \n10:00 – 14:00 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n11: 00 – 13:00 \n  \n  \n13:30 -15:30 \n \nHands on Harps Workshop Series in collaboration with the Royal Irish Academy of Music \n  \nWorkshop 1: \nLearn\, Listen\, Have a Go! \nTry your hand at the early Irish harp with the Historical Harp Society of Ireland \n  \nWorkshop 2: A Masterclass with Richard Allen \n  \nWorkshop 3: Irish Harp Workshop with Aisling Lyons \n \nThe Royal Irish Academy of Music\n\n\nSunday 22nd October  \n6.30pm\nHarps Together: Siobhán Armstrong\, Moya Cannon & Aisling Lyons\, Maria McNamee\, the Harps Alive Ensemble\, Martin Tourish & Tríona Marshall\nPepper Canister Church\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-an-chruit-bheo-harps-leevin-2/
LOCATION:Belfast
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230930T110000
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SUMMARY:HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Masterclass with Richard Allen
DESCRIPTION:HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Masterclass with Richard Allen\nSaturday 30 September\, 11am\nSt Joseph’s Sailortown\, Belfast\nFree Admission | Donations welcome \nLevel: Intermediate \nJoin one of Ireland’s leading exponents of pedal harp practice\, Richard Allen\, as he guides you through its repertoire. Why not perform a solo piece\, and spend time with him working through the music? Or sit back\, relax and have a listen? Everyone welcome! \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-masterclass-with-richard-allen-tickets-722182466197?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&keep_tld=1
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-2023-belfast-masterclass-with-richard-allen/
LOCATION:St Joseph’s Church Sailortown\, 9 Princes Dock Street\, Belfast\, BT1 3AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230930T120000
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SUMMARY:HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Irish Harp Workshop with Gráinne Hambly
DESCRIPTION:HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Irish Harp Workshop with Gráinne Hambly\nSaturday 30 September\, 11am\nShankill Road Library\nFree Admission | Donations welcome \nLevel: Intermediate \nInternationally acclaimed harper Gráinne Hambly invites you to a workshop at Shankill Road Library in Belfast. Come along and take part – there will be something in it for everybody. Hear and learn the best of harpers’ music from one of our most renowned harpers. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/irish-harp-workshop-with-grainne-hambly-tickets-722178684887?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&keep_tld=1 \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-2023-belfast-irish-harp-workshop-with-grainne-hambly/
LOCATION:Shankill Road Library\, 298-300 Shankill Road\, Belfast  BT13 2BN
CATEGORIES:Festival
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