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NWUP Tiónol

Workshops and Concert

Saturday November 27th 2010

NWUP is very pleased to announce a Tionól, workshops and concert with:

Michael McGoldrick, Gay McKeon, Emma Sweeney, Tony Byrne, Niamh Parsons, Graham Dunne, and Biróg

 

 

The concert will be at:
 The Southern Hotel, Mauldeth Road West, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 7SP

 

            One of the most beautiful and expressive voices in all of Ireland. Niamh Parsons has the ability to climb into a song, take ownership and then sing it for the listener to experience--not simply hear."

 

-Cindy Reich, Music journalist for "Irish Music Magazine" (Dublin, Ireland)

Michael McGoldrick has already acquired the reputation as one of the greatest flute players in the world and this is a rare chance to see him in an intimate acoustic environment.       Michael will be joined by two of the finest musicians around: Manchester fiddle player Emma Sweeney and, from Dublin, guitar player Tony Byrne.  Expect to hear some beautiful music.

 

 

 

 

 

Gay McKeon took an interest in uilleann piping in the 1960s under the tutelage of the renowned piper and pipe-maker Leo Rowsome at the Piper’s Club on Thomas Street in Dublin’s city centre. Gay has recorded and toured with many artists and in 2006 was appointed CEO of Na Píobairí Uilleann and in that capacity he project managed the restoration of its Georgian headquarters on Dublin’s historically significant, Henrietta Street and the establishment of an uilleann pipe-making training centre. 

Biróg made their debut at the lovely Welsh Tegeingl Festival of Hidden Folk in August 2010 to great acclaim. They feature rising star Lucy Wright on vocals/jews harp, Becky Taylor on uilleann pipes/whistles, Frances O'Rourke on piano accordion and Pat O'Reilly on bouzouki. The band was named Biróg after the druidess in Irish mythology.
























 

 

 

 

CONCERT TICKETS

Concert Tickets cost £12 (concessions £10) available from The Southern Hotel or from Mike Spillane tel. 01204-888594

 

WORKSHOPS

Workshops on Irish Fiddle, Whistle and Flute, Singing and Guitar accompaniment will run 2pm-4pm

Uilleann Piping and Uilleann Reed Making workshops will run 10am to 4pm

Workshops will be limited to 12 people and will be at The Friends Meeting House, Central Manchester.

Costs are:

Workshops £6.00 morning or afternoon
Reed Making Workshop £12.00 all day

 The itinerary for the day is:

10am - 12pm Beginners/Intermediate Uilleann piping class with Gay McKeon
10am - 12pm Reed making with Aaron Hagan
12pm - 1pm Lunch
1pm - 3.00pm Intermediate/Advanced Uilleann Piping workshops with Gay McKeon
1pm - 4.00pm Reed making with Aaron Hagan
2pm - 4pm Fiddle, whistle/flute, singing and guitar workshops
5pm - 8pm Irish Music Session at the Southern Hotel - Food available from the bar
8.30pm Concert at the The Southern Hotel

It is important that you book and pay for the workshops you would like to attend as soon as possible.

Email enquiries@nwup.org to let us know.

If you wish to buy your ticket in advance please contact us here: enquiries@nwup.org

There will also be space available for general chat, tea, coffee etc.

Locations

Workshop are at The Friends Meeting House

6 Mount Street Manchester
M2 5NS

The Friends Meeting House is behind the Manchester Central Library and close to the Town Hall and Albert Square. There are bus, tram and rail stops close by. There are several car parks within walking distance - these are well signposted.

The Concert will be at:
 The Southern Hotel, Mauldeth Road West, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 7SP

 

NWUP would like to thank The Community Foundation for Greater Manchester for their financial assistance with this event

         

 

 

 
   

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