Cuts, rolls, slides, triplets. Irish fiddle ornamentation is what gives the music its character. Gerry O’Connor explains what each ornament is and how to develop them properly.
Is your violin bow losing grip or sounding dull? Gerry O’Connor explains what bow rehairing is, when you need it, and what to expect from the service at his studio…
Most fiddle players focus on the left hand. But authentic Irish bowing is what actually makes the music sound Irish. Gerry O’Connor explains why and how to improve it.
Wilhelm Hermann Hammig (1838 to 1925)A violin and bow maker connected to Markneukirchen and Leipzig, known for classical models, deep technical knowledge, and professional links to Leipzig’s musical institutions.Who he…
The Irish Rovers have long held a unique place in Irish music, carrying songs of fellowship, humour, and shared memory across generations and continents, always with an open invitation to…
Bruel and Coisir Ceoil came together as part of an ongoing cultural exchange between Ireland and Catalonia, built on shared musical curiosity, collaboration, and a belief in long-term artistic relationships…
This long-standing collaboration between Irish fiddler Gerry O’Connor and Breton guitarist Gilles le Bigot brings together two musical traditions through live performance, shared repertoire, and a deep mutual understanding developed…
Oirialla is a musical project rooted in the Oriel region,
focusing on songs and tunes from South Ulster that had rarely been recorded,
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This programme brought together storytelling and traditional music,
with Frances Quinn and me sharing the stage for an evening shaped by
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White Raven is an a cappella vocal trio that approaches traditional song
with care and restraint, bringing three part harmony to Irish and Scottish repertoire
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Playing music with my son Dónal has been one of the most meaningful parts of my life in music.
It is not only about shared…
Fiddle Rendezvous was an international collaboration that brought together musicians from Scotland,
Ireland, Brittany, and the United States, creating a shared musical space where distinct…