ComhaltasLive #346 (Full Programme)



ComhaltasLive Programme #346.

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00:00 An impromptu performance of sean-nós step dancing by Co. Galway native Emma O’Sullivan outside the Hilton Airport Hotel in San Antonio, Texas, USA. Music is provided by well-known USA accordionist John Whelan. Emma was one of the many music and dance tutors at the Comhaltas Annual Convention of North America, held for the first time in San Antonio from the 24th to the 27th of March 2011.
02:55 At Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 1999 in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford; reel played by Ita Cunningham, Co. Galway in the Senior Fiddle Competition.
04:33 Justin Toner from Co. Armagh plays a jig at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 1999 where he took 3rd place in the Senior Fiddle Competition.
06:17 The Móinín Céilí Band, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, play a selection of reels at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2009 in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
08:45 Taking second place at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 1999 in Enniscorthy the Naomh Pádraig Céilí Band play a selection of jigs.
11:01 A street session recorded at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2001 in Listowel, Co. Kerry play a selection of reels commencing with “The Duke of Leinster”. Musicians include (from left to right): Ann McAuliffe (Tralee, Co. Kerry), flute; Peter O’Laughlin (Kilnalay, Co. Clare), fiddle; Martin Connolly (Ennis, Co. Clare), accordion; and Dan Larkin (Nenagh, Co. Tipperary), Fiddle.
13:46 Legendary accordion player Joe Burke from Loughrea, Co. Galway plays two jigs: “The Queen of the Fair” (composed by John McFadden) and “The Maid in the Meadow” (sometimes known as “Jimmy O’Brien’s Jig”). Piano accompaniment is by Charlie Lennon. This recording was made at Joe’s School of Traditional Music, Loughrea on the 27th of February, 2003.
16:33 The late Florina Doyle from Castlebar, Co. Mayo, one of Joe Burke’s many pupils, played this selection of reels on the 14th of August, 2004. The tunes are “Last Night’s Fun” and “The Traveler”. Sadly, after a short illness, Florina subsequently passed away while still only in her teenage years.

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Date
16 April 2011
Created By
Willie Fogarty
Source
ComhaltasLive
Performers/Subjects Instruments
Emma O'Sullivan Sean Nós Dance
John Whelan Accordion
Ita Cunningham Fiddle
Justin Toner Fiddle
Móinín Céilí Band
Naomh Pádraig Céilí Band
Ann McAuliffe Flute
Peter O'Laughlin Fiddle
Martin Connolly Accordion
Dan Larkin Fiddle
Joe Burke Accordion
Charlie Lennon Piano
Florina Doyle Button Accordion

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Programme: ComhaltasLive #346

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Fleadh, Session, Duet, Solo, Jig, Reel, Competition, Céilí Band, Flute, Piano, Fiddle, Accordion, Button Accordion, Dance, ComhaltasLive

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