Harp Day Weekend 2024
Discover the early Irish (wire-strung) harp
MTU Cork School of Music
in association with The Historical Harp Society of Ireland
The Historical Harp Society of Ireland will visit Cork School of Music to give staff and students the opportunity to hear the early Irish harp played in concert, have questions answered at an illustrated talk, and participate in a hands-on beginners’ workshop.
1:00–1:45 p.m.
LISTEN Recital
Siobhán Armstrong (harp) and Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin (harp and voice)
1:45–2:15 p.m.
LEARN Illustrated talk: ’The Early Irish Harp through History'
Dr Siobhán Armstrong
2:45
HAVE A GO Workshop: ’Straight from the Harpers'
18th-century Irish harp music – discover original sources & try out newly discovered performance practice
Dr Siobhán Armstrong
Workshop suitable for ALL harps.
The Historical Harp Society of Ireland's Discovery Day events are funded by An Chomhairle Ealaíon / The Arts Council, Music Network, the Dept. of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, and by our members and supporters.