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With a career spanning 44 years and 43 albums, six Grammy Awards, 19 Grammy nominations and an Academy Award, The Chieftains are the most enduring and influential creative force in establishing the international appeal of Celtic music.
The Chieftains’ performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall is part of their Celtic-Scottish Connection 2008 Tour, incorporating a trio of renowned musicians from Scotland as special guests. Fronting the trio is Alyth McCormack, a singer/actress who received critical acclaim for her first solo album An Iomall (The Edge) released by Vertical Records. McCormack is accompanied by pianist and singer Brian Mcalpine and guitarist/fiddle player Jonny Hardie. Says chief Chieftain Paddy Moloney, “The connection between Irish and Scottish music is undeniable and I’m excited to finally be celebrating this with these great talents.”
Joining this group of musical multinationals is notable Irish harpist Triona Marshall, the young Canadian acrobatic dancing team of brothers’ Jon and Nathan Pilatzke, as well as traditional Irish dancer Cara Butler. The dancing Pilatzkes have been a part of The Chieftain’s show for just over five years dazzling audiences with their acrobatic and musical abilities. Rounding out the group is Maureen Fahy (fiddle and vocals), and Irish vocalist Carmel Conway.
The 2007/08 World Music series at Walt Disney Concert Hall continues with Eva Ayllón on Friday, March 7, when she performs her signature style of “musica criolla;” legendary Bollywood playback singer Asha Bhosle performs on Sunday, April 27, celebrating her 75th birthday; and Kronos Quartet and Inuit throat singer Tanya Tagaq, present a spectacular collaboration, Nunavut, and a world premiere by composer Derek Charke on Saturday, May 3. -- www.laphil.com
Posted February 2nd, 2008 by ruzik_tuzik
