Irish Airs & Graces
Fri, 14 Mar
|Whisky & Wood
Celebrate St Patrick's Day with this toe-tapping fusion of Irish trad and contemporary classical music.
Time & Location
14 Mar 2025, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Whisky & Wood, Level 1/60 Cambridge Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
About the event
Celebrate St Patrick's Day with Irish Airs & Graces. Following sell-out performances in Wellington and Auckland, this captivating concert blurs the boundaries between traditional Irish music and contemporary classical sounds.
Featuring the remarkable talents of Irish composer and guitarist Dave Flynn, the New Zealand String Quartet (NZSQ), and guest traditional Irish musicians, the programme breathes new life into Ireland’s iconic melodies, blending them with the expressive power of the string quartet. The "airs" highlight Ireland's celebrated lyrical tunes, while the "graces" showcase the intricate ornamentation that defines its traditional music. This collaboration beautifully intertwines the timeless and the contemporary, in a toe-tapping tribute to Celtic musical traditions.
Renowned for their artistic versatility, NZSQ thrives in cross-genre collaborations, bringing energy and depth to Flynn’s inspired compositions.
The bar at Whisky & Wood will be open during the concert. Doors will open from 6:30pm, so make sure to arrive early and grab a drink before the concert starts.
Whisky & Wood is located at 60 Cambridge Terrace, above Sweet Axe Throwing. The space is wheelchair accessible. Please get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility: nzsq@nzsq.org.nz