Stone Ridge Library Hosts Irish Gaelic Singer Claire Nic Ruairi and Gaelic Singer and Harper James Ruff
Claire Nic Ruairi is an Irish traditional singer from Derry, Ireland. She is the singer in residence at 'an tSeanbheairic', Falcarragh, Donegal, having been awarded the prestigious Eamonn Ghrainne Scholarship. In 2013 Claire won First Prize in Irish language traditional singing at Fleadh Choeoil na hEireann, the largest traditional Irish music festival in existence which is held annually in various locations throughout Ireland.
In addition to performing in and organizing traditional music events, Claire is a member of several traditional Irish language choirs. An Irish and French teacher, she is currently on a career break from a full-time post to concentrate on her singing. She is currently touring the area and performing at a number of local venues.
Experienced in early music, concert and opera, tenor James Ruff has, since 2005 worked to master Scottish Gaelic language, traditional Gaelic Song, and the early Gaelic wire harp. He presents concerts highlighting the haunting beauty of the historic Gaelic music and poetry of Scotland and Ireland, playing the historic music of the harper bards. Music Director of Christ the King Episcopal Church in Stone Ridge, Mr. Ruff will perform with Claire Nic Ruairi for this special occasion.
Bob McDonald, Gaelic Irish language teacher and event promoter, thanked everyone for making the event a reality. "It will be a wonderful opportunity for us to provide a window for the audience through which they can experience a rarely presented cultural jewel of Gaeldom, songs and melodies of great antiquity and beauty. It will be readily apparent that one does not have to speak Gaelic to appreciate the breadth and depth of human emotion and spirit contained within the songs and music."
Claire Nic Ruairi is an Irish traditional singer from Derry, Ireland. She is the singer in residence at 'an tSeanbheairic', Falcarragh, Donegal, having been awarded the prestigious Eamonn Ghrainne Scholarship. In 2013 Claire won First Prize in Irish language traditional singing at Fleadh Choeoil na hEireann, the largest traditional Irish music festival in existence which is held annually in various locations throughout Ireland.
In addition to performing in and organizing traditional music events, Claire is a member of several traditional Irish language choirs. An Irish and French teacher, she is currently on a career break from a full-time post to concentrate on her singing. She is currently touring the area and performing at a number of local venues.
Experienced in early music, concert and opera, tenor James Ruff has, since 2005 worked to master Scottish Gaelic language, traditional Gaelic Song, and the early Gaelic wire harp. He presents concerts highlighting the haunting beauty of the historic Gaelic music and poetry of Scotland and Ireland, playing the historic music of the harper bards. Music Director of Christ the King Episcopal Church in Stone Ridge, Mr. Ruff will perform with Claire Nic Ruairi for this special occasion.
Bob McDonald, Gaelic Irish language teacher and event promoter, thanked everyone for making the event a reality. "It will be a wonderful opportunity for us to provide a window for the audience through which they can experience a rarely presented cultural jewel of Gaeldom, songs and melodies of great antiquity and beauty. It will be readily apparent that one does not have to speak Gaelic to appreciate the breadth and depth of human emotion and spirit contained within the songs and music."
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