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In this episode, Hannah Harris discusses her experience of combining classical music and traditional Irish music in a concert. She reflects on the success of the collaboration and explores the factors that contributed to its success. She emphasizes the importance of having musicians who are familiar with both genres and can adapt to different styles. She also highlights the significance of well-crafted arrangements and the ability to go beyond the sheet music to capture the essence of the music. Hannah acknowledges the potential challenges of combining these genres, such as ego clashes and the risk of overshadowing the rhythm players. She concludes that while the combination can work well in certain situations, it should be done in limited quantities to allow each genre to shine on its own.
Links to musicians: Cillian Vallely, David Doocey and Alan Murray
Morning Nightcap set with orchestra + without orchestra
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Love what you're hearing? Send Hannah a text!
In this episode, Hannah Harris discusses her experience of combining classical music and traditional Irish music in a concert. She reflects on the success of the collaboration and explores the factors that contributed to its success. She emphasizes the importance of having musicians who are familiar with both genres and can adapt to different styles. She also highlights the significance of well-crafted arrangements and the ability to go beyond the sheet music to capture the essence of the music. Hannah acknowledges the potential challenges of combining these genres, such as ego clashes and the risk of overshadowing the rhythm players. She concludes that while the combination can work well in certain situations, it should be done in limited quantities to allow each genre to shine on its own.
Links to musicians: Cillian Vallely, David Doocey and Alan Murray
Morning Nightcap set with orchestra + without orchestra
Want to share your thoughts on this episode or suggest other discussion topics? Join Hannah's free podcast community over here!
I'd also love to keep in touch with you via my Sunday Irish fiddle newsletter -- sign up for free here!