BelfastTrad present an afternoon masterclass with Laoise Kelly, suitable for intermediate - advanced players.

Laoise Kelly from Westport, Co. Mayo, now living on Achill Island, has been described as the most significant harper of her generation.  She has pioneered a new style of driving instrumental harping showcased in her three critically acclaimed solo albums Just Harp, Ceis and Fáilte Uí Cheallaigh.  She is director of the new Achill International Harp Festival, encompassing her role as musical director of music Suites Sraith Oileán Acla, Mayo-Breton & Ireland Galicia collaborations.

Laoise was a founding member of traditional group Bumblebees with whom she recorded two albums and toured extensively.  She is a founding member of Fiddletree a group from America, Cape Breton and Scotland who play 8 instruments made from the same tree-they have two albums to date.  Her latest album release is Ar Lorg na Laochra with Monaghan Uilleann piper Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn.  

The workshop will conclude with a free recital open to all from 5:00-5:30pm with Laoise Kelly and Aoife Granville (Flute).