Fiddle Masterclass with Bríd Harper

Ennis Trad Fest

Ennis Trad Festival Fiddle Masterclass with Bríd Harper

Gaelscoil Mhíchíl Cíosóg

Masterclasses at the Ennis Trad Festival 2025

Saturday 8th Nov 2025, 11am – 1pm.Location: Gaelscoil Mhíchíl Cíosóg, Gort Road, Ennis, V95 DW35.All ages are welcome. Musicians must be at an intermediate level as these are not beginner classes. -------------------------- Bríd Harper is regarded as one of the leading Irish Traditional fiddle players of modern times. Originally from Castlefinn Co Donegal she began learning the fiddle at the age of 9. Her style is deeply rooted in the Donegal tradition known for it’s intricate ornamentation and powerful expression. She achieved great recognition in 1988 by winning three major titles: Senior All Ireland Fiddle Champion, Fiddler of Dooney and Oireachtas na Gaeilge. Bríd has performed extensively both as a soloist and in collaboration with many prominent traditional musicians and has appeared on every major broadcast channel in Ireland and BBC Alba Scotland. Her debut album in 2015 was described as “solo fiddle of the most exquisite kind”. She is an MA graduate of the Irish World Academy of Music &amp; Dance at Limerick University. Bríd resides near Dungannon in Co Tyrone and is much in demand as a teacher. She has tutored at workshops throughout Ireland, Uk, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and many parts of mainland Europe. Her teaching focuses on learning by ear encouraging her students to listen closely and embrace traditional styles.

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