Irish Airs & Graces
Fri, 14 Mar
|Location is TBD
Celebrate St Patrick's Day with this toe-tapping fusion of Irish trad and contemporary classical music.
Time & Location
14 Mar 2025, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Location is TBD
About the event
** Venue and tickets to be announced soon!
Celebrate St Patrick's Day with Irish Airs & Graces. Following sell-out performances in Wellington and Auckland, this captivating concert blurs the boundaries between traditional Irish music and contemporary classical sounds.
Featuring the remarkable talents of Irish composer and guitarist Dave Flynn, the New Zealand String Quartet (NZSQ), and guest traditional Irish musicians, the programme breathes new life into Ireland’s iconic melodies, blending them with the expressive power of the string quartet. The "airs" highlight Ireland's celebrated lyrical tunes, while the "graces" showcase the intricate ornamentation that defines its traditional music. This collaboration beautifully intertwines the timeless and the contemporary, in a toe-tapping tribute to Celtic musical traditions.
Renowned for their artistic versatility, NZSQ thrives in cross-genre collaborations, bringing energy and depth to Flynn’s inspired compositions.