
WMI Concerts
Celtic Celebration
Altan
Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:00PM
Peter Norton Symphony Space
Broadway at 95th Street
New York
Broadway at 95th Street
New York
Altan, which has revitalized the Irish music scene both here and abroad, is now celebrating its 25th anniversary. Renowned for its dynamic twin fiddling and haunting renditions of old Gaelic songs, Altan specializes in tunes in the powerful Donegal style that is marked by a strong Scottish influence. This supergroup features Mairéad Ni Mhaonaigh, who has been acclaimed for her glorious vocals; Ciaran Tourish, Dermot Byrne, Dáithí Sproule, and Ciran Curran.
Tickets $25
WMI Friends $21
Students $18
Special post-concert reception for WMI Friends.
For more info:
http://www.altan.ie
http://www.myspace.com/lochaltan
Photo credit: Colm Hogan
Tickets $25
WMI Friends $21
Students $18
Special post-concert reception for WMI Friends.
For more info:
http://www.altan.ie
http://www.myspace.com/lochaltan
Photo credit: Colm Hogan
“Altan continues to be one of the Celtic world’s great
treasures…a sheer powerhouse” LA Times



