Irish Fiddle Ornamentation: Cuts, Rolls, and How to Make Them Sound Right
Cuts, rolls, slides, triplets. Irish fiddle ornamentation is what gives the music its character. Gerry O’Connor explains what each ornament…
Violin Bow Rehairing: What It Is, When You Need It, and Why It Matters
Is your violin bow losing grip or sounding dull? Gerry O’Connor explains what bow rehairing is, when you need it,…
Why Irish Fiddle Bowing Is the Most Important Thing You Will Ever Learn
Most fiddle players focus on the left hand. But authentic Irish bowing is what actually makes the music sound Irish.…
Wilhelm Hermann Hammig, violin and bow maker of Markneukirchen and Leipzig
Wilhelm Hermann Hammig (1838 to 1925)A violin and bow maker connected to Markneukirchen and Leipzig, known for classical models, deep…
Songs of Fellowship and Good Cheer, Sharing the Stage with The Irish Rovers
The Irish Rovers have long held a unique place in Irish music, carrying songs of fellowship, humour, and shared memory…
When Ireland and Catalonia Played Together, Bruel and Coisir Ceoil in Creative Exchange
Bruel and Coisir Ceoil came together as part of an ongoing cultural exchange between Ireland and Catalonia, built on shared…
Two Traditions in Dialogue, Gerry O’Connor and Gilles le Bigot in Concert
This long-standing collaboration between Irish fiddler Gerry O’Connor and Breton guitarist Gilles le Bigot brings together two musical traditions through…
Oirialla, Unrecorded Songs and the Living Sound of the Oriel Region
Oirialla is a musical project rooted in the Oriel region,
focusing on songs and tunes…
Tales & Tunes Concert – Where Stories and Fiddle Meet
This programme brought together storytelling and traditional music,
with Frances Quinn and me sharing the…