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Along with the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra, The Laura MacKenzie Trio (Laura MacKenzie – wooden flutes, whistles, pipes and voice; Dáithí Sproule – guitar and voice; and Mary Vanorny – fiddle) will present a program of traditional music originally arranged for Dáithí’s group Altan, in celebration of the ensemble’s 25 years of performing music together.  These well-loved tunes and songs have been performed with the RTE Concert Orchestra, the Ulster Orchestra and the Royal Scottish Opera Orchestra, and range from delightful dance tunes to beautiful ballads, sung in both Irish and English.

Dáithí Sproule, well known for his pioneering guitar styles, deep knowledge of Irish song, and his place in the internationally acclaimed Irish super-group Altan, is a brilliant musician and a virtual font of cultural knowledge and lore. He has been a major force behind the success of traditional Irish music in today’s popular culture. “A seminal figure in Irish music” —The Rough Guide to Irish Music

Multi-instrumentalist/singer Laura MacKenzie has received an abundance of honors and awards for her work in traditional music, both Irish and Scottish, and is quite unique in the diversity of her instrumental skills. She has been honored with both Bush and McKnight performing arts fellowships and has performed across the nation. “High Priestess of Celtic music” –Minnesota Public Radio

Concert Dates and Times

The first performance will take place on Saturday, October 22 at 7:00 pm at the Cannon Falls High School Auditorium (820 Minnesota St. E, Cannon Falls, MN 55009). This concert is co-sponsored by the Cannon Arts Board.

The second performance will take place on Sunday, October 23 at 3:30 pm at St. Dominic’s Church (104 Linden St. N, Northfield, MN 55057)

Ticket Information

Advanced purchase tickets are available online (click on the “Buy Tickets” button below), calling 507-645-8877, or stopping at the Northfield Arts Guild (304 Division St.).

“Pay-what-you-want” tickets will also be available at the door. Patrons are encouraged to support CVRO through a suggested admission of $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors.

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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.