Irish Culture and Music

Tenors Win Over America Hearts Tenors Win Over America Hearts

The rich full tone of a tenors voice has filled concert halls for nearly three centuries. Therefore it is no surprise when the Irish Tenors tour the country they beckon opera advocates and music-lovers everywhere to hear them sing. A transition from church choirs, singing competitions to the Operatic performance is not an easy road. Yet, Ireland has managed to train and send forth singers comparable to the Italians. The Irish Tenors, John McDermott,... [Read more of this review]

Innovation in Traditional Irish Music Innovation in Traditional Irish Music

In general, “traditional” music in Ireland is defined as music that comes from a certain region of Ireland and is passed down through the generations from teacher to student (sometimes father or mother to son or daughter) in a continuous line that stretches back into the past. One hundred years ago or more, this was certainly the only way that dance music could be learned. A person’s exposure to the music would come entirely from... [Read more of this review]

Anthony Kearns: The Man Behind the Voice Anthony Kearns: The Man Behind the Voice

Anthony Kearns is a born entertainer. He may have snagged the title, “Ireland’s Best Living Tenor”, but he’ll jokingly tell you that he’s also got the gift of the gab, “I could rabbit on for hours. I didn’t just kiss the Blarney stone, I swallowed it.” His banter is casual and despite his success, he is not ready to sit back. “If the audience wants me, I’ll keep coming back.” Along... [Read more of this review]

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Riverdance the Show – farewell tour Riverdance the Show – farewell tour

Thrilling audiences across the world RIVERDANCE made its stage debut on Feb. 9, 1995, at Dublin’s Point Theatre, where it sold out five weeks of performances. Shortly thereafter it was first staged in the United States at Radio City Music Hall in New York in March 1996. One of those performances was released on video and became a sensation on PBS. Since then RIVERDANCE has been performed more than 10,000 times in front of more than 21 million... [Read more of this review]

Center for Irish Programs, Boston College Center for Irish Programs, Boston College

Center for Irish Programs, Boston College Gaelic Roots Music, Song, Dance, Workshop and Lecture Series Series Director: Séamus Connolly, Sullivan Artist-in-Residence Thursday, March 18 – Connolly House, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cape Breton Music and Dance: Concert by Kimberley Fraser and Troy MacGillivray. Each a highly sought-after performer and teacher of both fiddle and piano, Kimberley Fraser and Troy MacGillivray have brought the traditional... [Read more of this review]

Irish Film Festival Boston Irish Film Festival Boston

The Irish Film Festival Boston (IFFB) March 25-28 Notable filmmakers and established actors have been honored with awards . IFFB was founded in 1999 to introduce Irish filmmaking to the world. Four days of feature films, Documentary, short fiction and animation flicks at the Brattle, Sommerville Theaters. One short film of interest…Dance Lexie, Dance (1996) 14 mins Director: Tim Loane Laura, a 12 year old Protestant girl wants to be a Riverdancer... [Read more of this review]

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