ABOUT THE SHOW
There's no cozier Christmas than an Irish Christmas. Settle in for lively fiddle tunes, spirited Irish dance and stories steeped in tradition. Join us as Irish Christmas in America brings the warmth and wonder of the Emerald Isle to our intimate music lounge.
Produced by acclaimed fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, this beloved holiday tradition brings together celebrated musicians, singers and dancers for a special two-night residency filled with humor and heart.
Performance Notes:
RUN TIME: 1 Hour, 10 Minutes
VOCALS: Caitríona Sherlock
Caitríona Sherlock, a talented young singer from Monaghan, came to attention when winning All-Ireland titles for singing in 2013 & 2017. Since then, she has gone on to perform internationally with Choral Scholars of University College Dublin, appearing frequently alongside Ireland’s leading instrumentalists and orchestras. Caitríona brings to Irish Christmas in America a magical voice and stage presence, invoking the warmth and charm of an Irish Christmas evening.
PRODUCER/ FIDDLE: Oisín Mac Diarmada
A graduate in Music Education from Trinity College Dublin/RIAM, Oisín has been described by The Irish Echo's Earle Hitchner as "one of the most gifted and creative traditional fiddlers playing today." Founder of noted group Téada, Oisín is also a regular solo performer, having appeared as guest soloist with the Southern Georgia Symphony Orchestra (USA) and Würtembergische Philharmonie Orchestra (Germany) along with an extensive recording history.
IRISH HARP / CONCERTINA: Gráinne Hambly
Gráinne Hambly from County Mayo in the West of Ireland is an internationally recognized exponent of the Irish harp. In 1998 she completed a master’s degree in Musicology at Queen's University Belfast, for which her main research topic was music collections and the harp in 18th-century Ireland. Since then, Gráinne has toured extensively throughout Europe and the United States, giving concerts, workshops and masterclasses.
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