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Illustrated talk on the fascinating history of the old Irish harp, given by a world expert in the field, Simon Chadwick. Admission is free, but advance booking is essential as places are limited. The Historical Harp Society of Ireland brings to life a lost sound world. Founded in 2002, the Society leads a rediscovery of Ireland’s illustrious medieval instrument, depicted in the national emblem: the early Irish harp. Silent for hundreds of years, the ravishing sound – and the rarely heard music – of the old Irish harp sounds fresh to modern ears but also evokes the farthest reaches of ancient Irish history and culture. In 2018, President Michael D. Higgins honoured the work of the Society by becoming its Patron. The HHSI offers year-round harp tuition in Dublin, Armagh, Galway, Waterford and Kilkenny. The Society’s also runs its international summer festival – Scoil na gCláirseach – each August in KIlkenny. HHSI early Irish harp Discovery Days are kindly funded by An Chomhairle Ealaíon – The Arts Council.
Website: http://www.irishharp.orgDoors Open: 11.30am Commences At: 12pm Admission: In advance: FREE
Lunchtime concert of harp music and harpers’ songs, given by Siobhán Armstrong, Ireland’s foremost performer on the instrument, together with the prize-winning singer, Róisín Elsafty. As tickets are limited, please book in advance to avoid disappointment. The Historical Harp Society of Ireland brings to life a lost sound world. Founded in 2002, the Society leads a rediscovery of Ireland’s illustrious medieval instrument, depicted in the national emblem: the early Irish harp. Silent for hundreds of years, the ravishing sound – and the rarely heard music – of the old Irish harp sounds fresh to modern ears but also evokes the farthest reaches of ancient Irish history and culture. In 2018, President Michael D. Higgins honoured the work of the Society by becoming its Patron. The HHSI offers year-round harp tuition in Dublin, Armagh, Galway, Waterford and Kilkenny. The Society also runs its international summer festival – Scoil na gCláirseach – each August in Kilkenny. HHSI early Irish harp Discovery Days are kindly funded by An Chomhairle Ealaíon – The Arts Council.
Doors Open: 12.45pm Commences At: 1pm Admission: In advance: €15 / €10
One-hour beginners’ workshop under the gentle guidance of experienced teacher, Sylvia Crawford. The HHSI has a unique collection of student early Irish harps copied from originals in the National Museum of Ireland. These will be available to the select number of lucky participants who sign up in time to take part.
The HHSI Student harp collection has been funded by The Music Capital Scheme, supported by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and managed by Music Network. Suitable for adults, and children over the age of ten. Workshop places are strictly limited and must be booked in advance. Further information: www.irishharp.org/discovery. Questions: [email protected] and 086 8623430
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HHSI early Irish harp Discovery Days are kindly funded by An Chomhairle Ealaíon – The Arts Council.
Doors Open: 2pm Commences At: 2pm Admission: In advance: €15
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