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SUMMARY:Harps and their Stories
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the rich heritage of the early Irish harp. Renowned researcher\, harper and teacher Simon Chadwick will present Harps and their Stories\, exploring the lives of the early harpers\, their music\, and the traditions that shaped Irish harping. Following the talk\, harper Eilís Lavelle will perform a selection of tunes from Edward Bunting’s 1792 manuscript collection\, reimagining the melodies recorded at the Belfast Harp Assembly. Simon Chadwick’s insights and Eilis Lavelle’s performance will illuminate the enduring legacy of Ireland’s harping tradition. \nDate: Friday\, 11 September\nTime: 1pm – 1pm\nVenue: National Library of Ireland\, Dublin 2
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-and-their-stories/
LOCATION:National Library of Ireland\, Kildare Street\, Dublin 2\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Following in the Footsteps of Lafcadio
DESCRIPTION:Follow in the footsteps of the Irish-Greek writer Patrick Lafcadio Hearn\, and get a glimpse of his life and literary legacy in this tranquil garden setting at the beautiful Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens in Tramore\, before meeting in the Kokoro Heritage Centre for a special concert to celebrate the connections between Irish and Japanese culture. \nJoin acclaimed Irish harper Tríona Marshall on her unique musical journey: Suaimhneas| Serenity brings together Irish and Japanese music and storytelling traditions\, responding to the distinctive landscapes and atmosphere of the gardens which recreate Lafcadio’s life and legacy. \nLafcadio’s Trail \nThe afternoon begins with a guided musical journey through the gardens. Led by harper Tríona Marshall\, audiences will move between different garden spaces\, encountering newly commissioned harp music and stories along the way; Triona’s response to her unique surroundings. \nShe will perform on Irish harp alongside Charlie Marshall on Satsuma Biwa and shakuhachi\, Macdara Ó Faoláin on mandolin. Storyteller Nuala Hayes will share stories from Lafcadio Hearn’s Japanese writings\, including The Cave of Koko-Ura and Urashima Taro\, alongside Irish folklore and music. \nConcert in the Kokoro Heritage Centre \nThe garden trail culminates in a concert in the Kokoro Heritage Centre\, featuring: \n\nTríona Marshall (harp)\nCharlie Marshall (Satsuma Biwa & shakuhachi)\nNuala Hayes (storytelling)\nMacdara Ó Faoláin (mandolin & bouzouki)\nMusic Generation Waterford Harp Ensemble with harper Jill Devlin and Macdara Ó Faoláin (Mandolin)\nCruit Éireann|Harp Ireland Quartet (Aisling Ennis\, Aisling Lyons\, Cormac De Barra & Gráinne Meyer)\n\nThe concert will feature Tríona Marshall’s new commission for Irish harp and Satsuma Biwa\, exploring the meeting of Irish and Japanese musical traditions. \nAlso featuring a special collaboration between the young harpers of Music Generation Waterford\, directed by Jill Devlin\, with Macdara Ó Faoláin the afternoon concludes with the Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland Quartet performing acclaimed composer Bill Whelan’s recent work for four harps\, commissioned for Féile na Tána. \nDate: Sunday\, 13 September 2026\nTime: 2.30pm–4.30pm\nVenue: Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens\, Tramore\, Co. Waterford \nTickets: Book Here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/following-in-the-footsteps-of-lafcadio/
LOCATION:Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens\, Tramore House\, Pond Rd\, Waterford\, X91 DE48\, Ireland
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