On Friday, March 12, 2010 at 8:00PM, Music Director Steven Reineke will lead The New York Pops in a festive celebration of St. Patrick's Day with renowned Irish vocalists Ronan Tynan and Méav. The beloved Irish tenor and the former star of Celtic Woman will headline this memorable night of Celtic music at Carnegie Hall alongside celebrated fiddler Liz Knowles and Uilleann piper Kieran O'Hare. The program features traditional Irish anthems that will transport concertgoers to the Emerald Isle, such as "My Irish Molly O'", "Dúlamán" and "The Fields of Athenry", as well as present-day favorites like Bill Whelan's phenomenon "Riverdance" and an orchestration of U2's chart-topping hit "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For." Darrah Carr Dance joins The New York Pops for this unforgettable celebration of history and heritage.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Méav is a multi-million selling Irish singer and recording artist, and a founding member of the group Celtic Woman. Her traditional and classical backgrounds have influenced her sound, which combines Irish drumming, violin, guitar, traditional flute, piano and haunting vocal harmonies. Named the #1 Top World Music Artist by Billboard Magazine, Celtic Woman has sold more than 4 million units, and remained at number 1 in the Billboard World music charts for a record-breaking 90 consecutive weeks. Méav has also released three successful solo albums including Celtic Journey (EMI) which debuted in the top ten in Billboards World Music charts. She has also toured as a solo artist in Europe, Asia and North America. In March 2008 she performed the Irish and American National Anthems in New York to celebrate the re-opening of the American Irish Historical Society. A personal highlight of her career with Celtic Woman was performing at Radio City Music Hall on St Patrick's Day. This concert with The New York Pops marks her Carnegie Hall debut.
Ronan Tynan quickly became known for his unique voice and irresistible appeal as a member of the Irish Tenors, and his rendition of "God Bless America" at numerous Yankees' games over the years has further catapulted him into fame. In 2004, he delivered a memorable performance at President Ronald Reagan's funeral. Ronan sang at the White House Governors' Ball at the invitation of President Bush in February 2007, and in 2008 returned to the White House to sing at the St. Patrick's Day Reception attended by members of the U.S. and Irish governments. In the spring of 2005, Ronan released his self-titled debut album, which debuted at #2 on Billboard's Classical Crossover Chart and reached #2 on the World Album Chart. He has appeared on Primetime Live, Good Morning America, the Hour of Power, 700 Club, Fox & Friends and many other television shows. He is currently in the recording stages of two upcoming CD releases, one an all-Irish CD, and a second collection of songs performed at his concerts and requested by fans throughout the world.
Liz Knowles has brought her distinctive sound - a synthesis of classical training and Irish traditional music - to festivals and concert stages across the world. As a fiddle soloist, she has recorded on the soundtrack of Michael Collins, performed on Broadway in The Green Bird and The Pirate Queen, toured with the Irish dance extravaganza Riverdance, and performed and recorded with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. Ms. Knowles has been a member of the John Whelan Band and Cherish the Ladies, and is currently part of the highly acclaimed female fiddle supergroup the String Sisters. She has collaborated with a wide range of performers - from jazz pianist Marcus Roberts, to singer Paula Cole and pop music icon Don Henley - and has also seen great success as a composer and arranger for numerous artists. Her latest project has been as musical director/composer/performer for Celtic Legends, an Irish music and dance show currently touring the world.
Kieran O'Hare is a highly respected and sought-after performer of the uilleann pipes, concert flute, and tinwhistle. In 1994, became the first American-born player of Irish music invited to perform in the annual "Ace and Deuce of Piping" concert, held in Ireland's National Concert Hall. Since then, Mr. O'Hare has appeared in countless festivals and concerts throughout North America, Europe and Japan, and performed such notable artists as Josh Groban, Don Henley, Bonnie Raitt, and The Paul Winter Consort. Mr. O'Hare also works extensively in designing music for the stage; he was the original piper and whistle player for Boublil & Schönberg's musical The Pirate Queen, and Seamus Egan's Dancing on Dangerous Ground which premiered in 2000 in London's West End. On screen, he appeared in a musical role in the acclaimed Sam Mendes film Road to Perdition, and was a featured performer on VH1 Storytellers and the PBS special presentation "Celtic Origins". Currently, with his wife Liz Knowles, Mr. O'Hare is musical director of the touring show Celtic Legends.
