Workshop – An Introduction to Traditional Music for Classical Musicians with Composer & Cellist Neil Martin
Description
Belfast-born Neil Martin is a composer and musician with an international reputation, whose work has been performed across the world from Ground Zero to Mostar Bridge and the Royal Albert Hall, as well as being played on the International Space Station.
A cellist and an uilleann piper, he has worked with many leading musicians, both on stage and in the studio including Liam O'Flynn, Bryn Terfel, Barry Douglas, LSO, RPO, all the principal orchestras in Ireland, Christy Moore, MÃcheál Ó Súilleabháin, The Dubliners, The Chieftains, Altan, Shaun Davey, Mary Black and Donal Lunny.
Open to all instruments.
- Admission £25

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