Iarla Ó Lionáird with Cormac McCarthy & Matthew Berrill and Aoife Ní Bhriain & Cormac McCarthy

Prepare for a moving and unique musical experience as twice Grammy-nominated vocalist Iarla Ó Lionáird (The Gloaming, Afro Celt Sound System) joins forces with acclaimed pianist Cormac McCarthy and clarinet maestro Matthew Berrill.

Ó Lionáird’s powerful and magisterial sean-nós (old style) singing, hailed as "magnificently expressive" (The New York Times), will be set against a backdrop of adventurous and transcendent new interpretations. McCarthy, a renowned composer and arranger equally fluent in jazz and classical idioms, and Berrill, a master of traditional and improvised music, weave a dramatic and evocative new sonic tapestry around Iarla's rich repertoire. This inspired grouping recontextualizes the emotional core of traditional song with a stunning contemporary sensibility, creating an unforgettable and boundary-pushing performance.

Opening the night is the superb duo of versatile fiddle/violin player Aoife Ní Bhriain and the inventive piano of Cormac McCarthy, showcasing their captivating blend of traditional, classical, and jazz influences.