Schimmel Center presents Two Of Ireland's Leading Traditional Ensembles

On Sunday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m., the Schimmel Center presents a musical tour of Ireland through a performance by two of Ireland's leading traditional ensembles, Danú and Goitse. The concert culminates in a collaborative performance featuring both groups playing together for the first time in the United States, creating an Irish "big band" experience, just in time for St. Patrick's Day.

Hailing from counties Waterford, Dublin, Donegal and Cork, Danú is known for its high-energy performances and its glorious mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire. Throughout the past two decades, the seven member group's virtuosic flute, tin whistle, button accordion, and bouzouki players, together with vocals in both Irish and English, have performed around the globe and recorded seven critically acclaimed albums. Winners of numerous awards from the BBC and Irish Music Magazine, Danú has toured throughout Europe, the Middle East, and North America.

Named Live Ireland's "Traditional Group of the Year", the quintet Goitse has become a leader in the new generation of traditional Irish ensembles, interspersing tunes from the countryside of Ireland and abroad together with their own compositions. The group includes world and all-Ireland Bodhrán champion Colm Phelan, in addition to guitarist Conal O'Kane, together with the vocals of Áine McGeeney. Goitse has released four critically acclaimed recordings and maintains an annual touring schedule that includes performances throughout Ireland, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and the United States.

Schimmel Center Presents
DANÚ & GOITSE
Sunday, March 11, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are available at www.schimmelcenter.org, by calling 212-346-1715 or by visiting the box office located at 3 Spruce Street. Through February 16th, the Schimmel Center box office is open Monday through Friday from Noon to 5:00 p.m. Beginning February 20th, the Schimmel Center box office is open Tuesday through Saturday from Noon to 5:00 p.m. and three hours prior to performances.

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About Schimmel Center
Schimmel Center, located in the heart of downtown Manhattan at Pace University, presents a unique and diverse array of internationally acclaimed artists, encompassing genres including dance, cabaret, music, comedy, world music, and family programming, in an intimate setting with affordable ticket prices. For more information, visit SchimmelCenter.org.

Location Information
Schimmel Center is accessible via the A, C, 2, 3, 4, 5, J, or Z to Fulton Street (William Street Exit), 4, 5, 6 to Brooklyn Bridge (Brooklyn Bridge Exit), and R to City Hall (Broadway Exit); via the Path Train to the World Trade Center stop; and via bus by the M1, M9, M15, M22, M102, B51 to Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall Stop or the M6 to City Hall/Broadway.

Images by Kelly Davidson (top) and Colin Gillen (bottom)

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