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UPCOMING EVENTS

Acadamh na gCláirseach–Academy of Early Irish Harp

Online harp courses, tutored by international experts

 

Spring Programme, 6 May – 17 June, 2023


Fundamentals of playing the early Irish harp – 2
Learn the the foundational skills and knowledge you need to explore the music and traditions of the early Irish harp at a post-beginner level.

 

Gaelic harp music in Scottish lute manuscripts
Unlock Renaissance lute tablature for the harpist and learn to play two lovely, seventeenth-century pieces.

 
Harps of the world
Expand your horizons and enrich your own music making by exploring the music, history, and playing techniques of harps from around the world.

  • six weekly 75-minute group classes taught by experts

  • class materials to help you practice and learn

  • access to recordings of all classes

  • social 'tea breaks' with each class

 

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Scoil na gCláirseach - Festival of Early Irish Harp

 

7 – 13 July, 2023

ONSITE in Kilkenny, Ireland & LIVE Online

Immerse yourself each day —

  • hands-on players sessions and workshops

  • live Q & A with masters of Irish music traditions

  • presentations on history, repertory, and instruments

  • concerts with internationally acclaimed artists

 

Rediscover the music and traditions of Gaeldom's exquisite, ancient harp, guided by expert performers and researchers. We warmly welcome players of ALL kinds of harps.
 

Information and tickets: Festival.IrishHarp.org

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