From: Karen Ryan
[Irish-Music-in-London_at_tinyletter_dot_com]
Sent: 07 February 2012 14:00
Subject: [Irish Music in London]
Brian Rooney (TG4 Musician of the Year)/ Mick O'Connor Tues weekly sess in
Holloway/ Annual Burke Memorial Master sessions (Feb/ March)
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London Fiddle Convention - Sunday 19th
February 2012
There are few
cities in the world with a more rich and diverse musical culture than London,
and this is certainly reflected in the quality and variety of fiddling talent
found here. The London Fiddle Convention has been running now for 20 years,
showcasing a huge range of fiddle styles
Performers this year
include: Jyotsna Srikanth (Indian/fusion), Chris Dyer (Nyckelharpa), The
English String Band , Bob Winquist (Bluegrass), Chris Haigh (jazz), Pete Cooper (English), Karen Ryan (Irish)
The 20th annual
London Fiddle Convention will be held in 2012 at Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regents
Park Road, LONDON NW1 7AY
Concert
£12 / £9 Concessions
Single Workshop £10 / £8 Concessions
Two Workshops £18 / £14 Concessions
Contest Free
Day Pass (all events) £24 / £18 Concessions
Children 12 and under free with a paying adult
Doors open at noon, all tickets available on the day
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Mick O'Connor (banjo) and friends will be starting a new weekly
session Tuesday 21 February, 9pm
At a new pub in Holloway:
The Lamb, 54 Holloway Road, London N7 8JL
(see below for location)
INTRODUCING THE ANNUAL BURKE MEMORIAL MASTER SESSIONS &
SELECTION OF UNIQUE ACCOMPANYING CONCERTS
Director of Music at The Irish Cultural Centre, Brendan Mulkere has selected a
line-up of some of the leading names in Irish Traditional Music to deliver a
series of Master Workshops & accompanying concerts here at ICC during the
months of February & March. This series of workshops will now become an
Annual Memorial to the late Joan and John Burke for their remarkable personal
contribution and dedication to Irish Culture. The Burke's ran the West London
branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and Gasra Na nGael, which are both linked
to the Irish Cultural Centre. See below or visit our website for more info.
Workshops include:
Jean-Michel Veillon - Flute
Mícheál O'Raghallaigh - Concertina
Mary Bergin - Whistle
John Carty - Banjo
Aidan Burke - Fiddle
Full info here: http://www.irishculturalcentre.co.uk/?q=event/music
The Master Workshops run from 11am - 4pm with an hour's break for lunch.
Each Workshop costs just £25/£20 concession (Your workshop ticket entitles you
to entrance to one of the evening concert for just £5 on the door.)
All enquiries to Brendan Mulkere at jmulkere_at_hotmail_dot_com
or 078 7981 1354
Sat 18th Feb - 11am
JEAN-MICHEL VEILLON - FLUTE
Jean-Michel Veillon was a child prodigy on the bombarde, that piercing woodwind
characteristic of Breton music. Later in life, he became interested in Irish
music, particularly the wooden flute, which was not played in Brittany. Through
his exemplary work with groups like Galorn, Kornog, Barzaz, Den, and Pennou
Skoulm, Veillon has made the wooden flute an acceptable instrument in the
Breton music tradition.
Jean-Michel will also play a concert in the evening, joined by Limerick
University Master's Tutor and flute player Niall Keegan - Your workshop ticket
entitles you to entrance to this concert for just £5 on the door.
Sat 3rd March - 11am
MARY BERGIN - WHISTLE
Bergin was exposed to the music of many renowned musicians from an early age,
but her style is particularly influenced by flute player Packie Duignan and the
whistle playing of Willie Clancy. She plays the whistle "left-handed" and her
playing is characterized by great feeling, technical virtuosity, and a respect
for the music. Music scholar Fintan Vallely has described her playing as
"brightly ornamented but uncluttered", with "crisp articulation."
Mary Bergin & John Carty will also play a concert in the evening - Your
workshop ticket entitles you to entrance to this concert for just £5 on the
door.
Also on Sat 3rd March - 11am
JOHN CARTY - BANJO
Born in London, John Carty has established himself among the elite in Irish
traditional music and as a staunch supporter of its preservation. Carty
developed his love for fiddle, banjo, and flute, all of which he has mastered,
through his multi-instrumentalist father who was a member of the Glenside Ceili
Band in London in the 1960's.
Mary Bergin & John Carty will also play a concert in the evening - Your
workshop ticket entitles you to entrance to this concert for just £5 on the
door.
Sat, 25 Feb - 11am
MICHEAL O RAGHALLAIGH - CONCERTINA
Mícheál hails from a very musical family in County Meath. He has played
concertina and accordion from an early age. Micheál has taught workshops and
has toured all over Europe and the USA and was a founding member of the group,
Providence. He was also a member of the All-Ireland winning Naomh Padraig and
Táin Céilí Bands.
Sat 10th March - 11am
AIDAN BURKE - FIDDLE
Aidan Burke's background is steeped in Irish musical tradition, his parents
being Joan and John Burke after whom these Memorial Workshops are named. He can
claim heritage with the famous Sligo fiddle players. A highly versatile and
skillful fiddle player, he combines old traditional components with innovative
and creative stylistic elements. He has vast experience playing all over
Europe, the UK and Ireland with his band who present an electrifying ensemble
of traditional music including creations of their own.
Book your tickets here: http://www.irishculturalcentre.co.uk/?q=event/music
The Master Workshops run from 11am - 4pm with an hour's break for lunch.
Each Workshop costs just £25/£20 concession (Your workshop ticket entitles you
to entrance to one of the evening concert for just £5 on the door.)
All enquiries to Brendan Mulkere at jmulkere_at_hotmail_dot_com
or 078 7981 1354
The Irish Cultural Centre, 3 Blacks Road, Hammersmith, London W6 9DT, 020 8563
8232, www.irishculturalcentre.co.uk
'Echoes of Erin'
annual Comhaltas tour of Britain 25/2 - 3/3/12. London concert Sunday 26th
February 2012 Haringey Irish Centre
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