Fiddler and harpist duo will take to the Limerick city stage
Musicians Catrin Finch and Aoife Ní Bhriain come to the Belltable on Friday, May 16
TRADITIONAL meets contemporary when Aoife Ní Bhriain and Catrin Finch play together, and they will take their unique style to Limerick next.
At their Limerick show, they will play music from their hit debut album Double You.
Dublin native Aoife Ní Bhriain is one of Ireland’s foremost traditional fiddle players and a classical violinist of international stature who commands both the classical world and her Irish traditional heritage.
From across the Irish Sea and the west coast of Wales, harpist Catrin Finch has also built an impressive classical career and ventured into uncharted musical territory, most notably through her award-winning international collaborations.
Finch and Ní Bhriain create a spellbinding musical dialogue where traditional and contemporary elements converge in a breathtaking celebration of musical synergy, taking listeners on a captivating journey on the wings of the bees across the Irish Sea, inspired by the cultures of their home countries.
Their debut album Double You hit number 1 in the iTunes Classical Charts and the World Music Charts Europe, number 2 in the Transglobal World Music Charts, and received nominations for Best Album in the 6th RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards and Best European Album in the Songlines Music Awards 2024.
‘Double You is a work of the highest musicianship and it’s also expertly produced and engineered, a treat to anyone appreciating the classiest music available.’ - celtbritfolkmusic.net
The two take to the stage in the Belltable on Friday, May 16, with the show kicking off at 8pm, and tickets available from €27.