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Francesca Federico
Visions, Longing, and Madness

IA Newsletter June 24, 2023

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Hailed by Opera News as having a voice of “such strong presence and beauty of tone that she left one longing for more,"  Irish-American soprano Francesca Federico is an acclaimed interpreter of opera and Irish folk music. She recently completed a Fulbright arts residency at Limerick’s Irish World Academy, focusing on the origins of Irish traditional music in 20th-century … [Read more...] about Francesca Federico
Visions, Longing, and Madness

Cyndi Lauper’s Remarkable Journey

IA Newsletter June 10, 2023

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Let the Canary Sing World Premiere Beacon Theatre June 14, 2023, 8:00 PM Music icon, Cyndi Lauper's “Let The Canary Sing” feature documentary will have its world premiere at the 2023 Tribeca Festival.  The screening will take place at the Beacon Theatre in NYC on Wednesday, June 14 and will include a performance by Lauper, the legendary singer, songwriter, … [Read more...] about Cyndi Lauper’s Remarkable Journey

All My Loving

IA Newsletter June 10, 2023

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The Lyrics of Paul McCarthy 2023 Gala Concert The Town Hall June 12, 2023 Directed and Arranged by Charlotte Moore Full Orchestra and Chorus Under the Direction of John Bell Introductions by Paul Muldoon   Featuring performances* by Reeve Carney, Michael Cerveris, Kerry Conte, Jonathan Christopher, Melissa Errico, Kathryn Gallagher, Peter Gallagher, Amber Gray, John … [Read more...] about All My Loving

A Letter From Your Friend

IA Newsletter, March 4, 2023

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Dennis Cahill - Litir ó do chara This intimate portrait tells the story of Dennis Cahill (1954 – 2022) the master guitarist from Chicago, from his work with legendary fiddler Martin Hayes, to his role in the ground-breaking supergroup The Gloaming. Described by Hayes as “the first minimalist in traditional Irish music”, the film examines his innovative guitar playing which … [Read more...] about A Letter From Your Friend

A Musical, Magical, Mystical Tour of Ireland

By Nancy Lyon

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Mick Moloney, the folklorist, tenor banjo player, songster, wit, and raconteur offers a tour of Ireland to end all tours. On both sides of the Atlantic, Mick Moloney is known for his expressive traditional singing and tenor banjo playing dexterity, and he performs widely with Derry fiddler Eugene O'Donnell and set dancing champion Regan Wick, and with the touring ensemble The … [Read more...] about A Musical, Magical, Mystical Tour of Ireland