FUAIM Friday Lunchtime Concerts: Aoife Ní Bhriain & Catrin Finch

Friday 22nd November 2024 

Dublin native Aoife Ní Bhriain is one of Ireland’s foremost traditional fiddle players and a classical violinist of international stature who commands both the classical world and her Irish traditional heritage. From across the Irish Sea and the west coast of Wales, harpist Catrin Finch has also built an impressive classical career and ventured into uncharted musical territory, most notably through her award-winning international collaborations. 
 
Double You – their debut album as a duo, which released 27th October 2023 on the bendigedig label – features an exquisite collection of new compositions that draw inspiration from across the genres, taking listeners on a captivating  journey on the wings of the bees across the Irish Sea and inspired by the cultures of their home countries. 

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Double You hit Number 1 in the iTunes Classical Charts and the World Music Charts Europe, #2 in the Transglobal World Music Charts, and received a nomination for Best Album in the 6th RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards.