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IRISH Welcome to our regular music and entertainment guide, brought

to you by Paddy McCarthy for your reading enjoyment

WWiilllliiee NNeellssoonn will be performing this Wednesday,
September 11 at the OOuuttllaaww MMuussiicc FFeessttiivvaall at Forest
Hills Stadium, Forest Hill, NY, and with Willie Nelson ented singers and musicians onto the world stage. Celtic Woman continue the cen-
will be NNaatthhaanniieell aanndd tthhee NNiigghhtt SSwweeaattss, AAlllliissoonn KKrraauussss, turies-old Irish tradition of telling stories through song; songs that will bring a piece
LLuukkaass NNeellssoonn && PPOOTTRR so don’t miss it as he is a legend. of Ireland into viewers’ homes and hearts. Celtic Woman are Megan Walsh, Mairéad
I have to let you know that TTaayylloorr SSwwiifftt is kicking arse all Carlin, Éabha McMahon and violinist Tara McNeill.
over the world and there is no stopping to her now. She is GRAMMY®-nominated SSkkyyllaarrkk, “the cream of the American crop,” according to BBC
only going to be one of the biggest female stars to Radio 3, is a premier vocal ensemble of leading American vocal soloists, chamber musi-
ever perform on stage. Fans of the LLoovveerr singer cians and music educators. Skylark’s dramatic performances have been described as
swooned and swayed as the ten-time Grammy “gripping” by The Times of London, “exquisite . . . thrilling” by Gramophone
winner serenaded competition winners from all over the world with an intimate per- Magazine and “awe-inspiring” by Boston Music Intelligencer. With “some of Boston’s
formance of her new album in Paris. Taking to the stage at LL’’OOllyymmppiiaa BBrruunnoo best singers” according to The Boston Globe, the voices of Skylark “can sway you softly
CCooqquuaattrriixx in the French capital, Swift treated 2000 competition winners, from 37 into calm and then all but throw you across the room with sheer harmonic force,”
countries to a special performance of her seventh studio album, Lover. noted Thought Catalog.
It’s all happening Skylark’s SSeevveenn WWoorrddss ffrroomm tthhee CCrroossss album was recently nominated for two 2019
again for the won- GRAMMY®-Awards. Skylark strives to set the standard for innovative and engaging
derful singing programs that re-define the choral experience for audiences and singers alike. Artistic
group CCeellttiicc Director Matthew Guard’s well-researched and creative programs have been described
WWoommaann. Following as “engrossing” by New York’s WQXR FM and “original, stimulating, and beautiful” by
on from the suc- BBC Radio 3. Skylark’s most recent three recordings all reached the top 1 10
cess of the 0f Billboard’s Traditional Classical Chart, earning praise for “imaginative” program-
‘‘AAnncciieenntt LLaanndd’’ CD ming from Limelight Australia and “singing of the highest standard for any area or
release and 2019 any repertoire” by Classics Today.
tour, the group is Since its founding in 2011 in Boston and Atlanta, Skylark has branched out to perform
releasing its dynamic programs in museums, concert halls and churches across the United
‘Ancient Land States. Skylark made its international debut in March 2018 at St. John’s Smith Square,
Deluxe’ featuring London, as part of the UK choir TTeenneebbrraaee’’ss HHoollyy WWeeeekk FFeessttiivvaall. The Times of
11 tracks never London declared that Skylark was “the highlight” of the festival that included some of
before available on the UK’s leading choirs, including TThhee TTaalllliiss SScchhoollaarrss, PPoollyypphhoonnyy, TTeenneebbrraaee and the
the original digital GGaabbrriieellii CCoonnssoorrtt. A not-for-profit entity with a passion for music education, Skylark
version of the also performs educational outreach programs with high school and college students
album: 2 from across the United States during its concert tours.
Ancient Land the CD, 5 from the Ancient Land the DVD and 4 from the current Skylark has just announced a 20 concert season that will present thrilling choral music
Ancient Land Tour. from Harvard Square to Newburyport, from Weston, Chestnut Hill and Wellesley to
The digital-only album will be out on September 6. Songs include the brand new com- Cape Cod, Western Massachusetts, New York City and Exeter, New Hampshire.
positions “Newgrange” and “The Enchanted Way”, stunning renditions of classics The ensemble’s newest album on Sono Luminus, SSeevveenn WWoorrddss ffrroomm tthhee CCrroossss, has been
“Over The Rainbow” and “Fields of Gold”, traditional songs “Siuil A Ruin”, “Ballroom nominated for two GRAMMYS® this year: Best Choral Performance and Best
of Romance” and “Bean Phaidin” alongside brand new versions of timeless favorites Immersive Audio Album. Tickets for all Cape Cod, Newburyport, Cambridge and
“Amazing Grace”, “Danny Boy”, “The Parting Glass” and 'Orinoco Flow'. Metro West Boston concerts are available from www.skylarkensemble.org. Individual
Many fans have requested that they be available as they are favorite songs from the ticket prices in each location vary from $35 to $45 for general admission, $400 for a
live shows. Ancient Land was recorded in Real World Studios in the UK the summer of subscription to all concerts in one of the specific concert locations (i.e. Falmouth,
2018 with the group's accompanying live performance filmed against the backdrop of Newburyport or Metro West Boston) which includes VIP reserved seating along with a
the historic JJoohhnnssttoowwnn CCaassttllee in County Wexford, Ireland; a concert spectacular that is tax deductible donation of $250. $150 for season subscriptions in general admission
still running on PBS nationally. seats in each location are also available. Tickets to the Sunday, October 27 concert in
Since their 2005 debut Celtic Woman continue to touch the hearts of a huge audience Harvard Square and St. Paul Parish are $45 general admission and $60 for reserved
that spans the globe. Both an accomplished recording ensemble and a world-class per- seating. For more information, email info@skylarkensemble.org. Tickets for concerts
forming collective, Celtic Woman celebrates Ireland’s rich musical and cultural her- at Exeter Academy, The Mahaiwe Center and The Morgan Library and Museum in
itage, while continuing its remarkable legacy of introducing some of Ireland’s most tal- New York City will go on sale at later date. C