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POPULAR Irish Festival went out on a serious high when they closed the
10 days of traditional entertainment with a breathtaking performance by
master of the wind instruments Colman Connolly.
The London-born flute and pip virtuoso was joined by stunningly talented
German duo Tobias Kurig and Frranziska Urton. The three were launching
their debut album, Blue, on the final night of the return to Camden Town
Irish Festival - an annual highlight on the music scene. Taking the
stage at the North London Irish Centre, in Camden, On Sunday October 29th,
Colman and crew were at once energetic, hypnotic and mesmerizing as
their beautiful sounds filled the room.
Haunting melodies from Mr Connolly’s quivering flute, complimented
perfectly by the fine-fingered fiddling of Franziska, were always
steadily and strongly reinforced by the formidable base of Tobias’
bouzouki. Easy switches between flute, low whistle and the unmistakable
uilleann pipes proved the piper was more than capable of commanding a
room. Quick reels and jigs were interspersed efficiently, keeping us in
a constant state of toe, hand and anything else tapping. There
successful performance held a definite personal appeal through the
intimate venue and the odd-short story given by theses funny, likable
and talented musicians. And while inimitable talent of Colman, Tobias
and Franziska will resonate in the minds of the lucky audience, all
those who missed it can savour those same sounds in their newly-launched
album, Blue. For more information or to purchase a copy
click here to view our music page.
By Fiona Audley | Barking & Dagenham Post
Nov 2007
