Lewis Psalm Singers // Glórthaí Uladh & Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde

Sunday 10 February | Dé Domhnaigh 10 Feabhra
Christ Church
Doors/ Doirse: 14:30 | Start/ Am tosaithe: 15:00
£8

A three-hour ferry ride across the forty miles between the far northwest of Scotland and the islands of the Outer Hebrides, The Isle of Lewis (population 18,500) is home to the Lewis Psalm Singers whose unique Gaelic singing works as a form of collective vocal improvisation. Bringing with them a unique sound and singing tradition, the Lewis Psalm Singers from the Free Church congregations on the island of Lewis, provide a unique and stunningly beautiful insight into Gaelic culture.

Glórthaí Uladh is a combination of two choirs from Belfast (Cultúrlann Mhic Adaim Ó Fiaich) and Gaoth Dobhair, Donegal, (An Crannóg), directed by award-winning sean-nós singer Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde. Steeped in the tradition of Gaelic song, Doimnic composes and arranges a range of songs for the singers and musicians to perform. These include his own compositions set of ancient Gaelic poetry, alongside other well-known airs.
Glórthaí Úladh regularly performs at concerts, events and festivals, offering a stunning sound of melody, harmony and musical accompaniment. To date, the choir has performed at the National Concert Hall in Dublin, on tour to Wales and France, and more recently at the TG4 25th anniversary concert and BBC 2’s Ceiliuradh Féíle Padraig.

Featuring musicians Conor Caldwell (fiddle), Frances Morton (flute) and Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde (Accordion, uilleann pipes).