GRAMMY®-winning ensemble Apollo’s Fire are known for their folk programs exploring history and legends. The expert troupe plays on period instruments, but with the freedom of folk players. In their new program, Echoes of Ireland, eight musicians follow the trail of Turlough O’Carolan – the beloved, blind harper who traveled the roads of 18th-century Ireland, playing at weddings and funerals. From heartbreaking laments and ballads to joyous dances, the artists on fiddles, cello, Celtic harp, lute, and vocals bring to life the legends of Ireland. A delight for the young and old!
“Wonderfully fresh… exuding utter authenticity, contagious kinetic energy, and a totally free-wheeling spirit”
– FANFARE Record Magazine
PLEASE NOTE: there are no pre-concert talks for these performances.
Seating at Holden is under a tent/canopy. Food and wine by the bottle can be purchased on-site at the Corning Visitor Center; however, availability is not guaranteed for day-of sales. Wine is only available on Saturday. The last day to purchase food or wine in advance was June 1st. Guests are welcome to come early and stroll the grounds, and may also bring picnics.
Meet the Artists
BRIAN BIGLEY
flute and Irish dancer
ALAN CHOO
violin
LUKE CONKLIN
winds & harp
CAITLIN HEDGE
violin & vocals
SAM KREIDENWEIS
vocals
ANNA O’CONNELL
harp and vocals
RENÉ SCHIFFER
cello
WILLIAM SIMMS
lute & baroque guitar