Canada 2025 Midweek Concert
CAD$30.00
Midweek Concert
Wednesday July 23, 2025
8:00 pm Atlantic Time
Lunenburg Academy Auditorium 3fl, LAMP
Michael ROONEY – Celtic harp & concertina and June McCORMACK – Irish flute
Pierre CHARTRAND – Percussive and early dance
Description
Midweek Concert
Wednesday July 23, 2025
The husband and wife duo of Michael ROONEY and June McCORMACK, also known as ‘Draíocht’, have substantial musical credentials. They have already achieved great things individually, including major awards and two acclaimed recordings. They have toured extensively as Draíocht, having performed throughout the States, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Together as Draíocht, Michael and June have recorded three CDs: ‘Draíocht’, ‘Land’s End’. their third studio album ‘Tobar an Cheoil’, in 2022.
Pierre CHARTRAND – Pierre Chartrand is a national treasure in Canada. His work as a step dancer, teacher, historian, ethnologist, choreographer, and caller, as well as sharing his love of dance, both traditional and ancient, has had a worldwide impact over the past 45 years. Pierre earned a master’s degree in dance from the Sorbonne in France, a Medal in traditional dance at the Jeux de la Francophonie (Madagascar – 1997) and Best Choreography Award from the Independent Reviewers Of New England (IRNE) in 2005. He is a founding member and former president of Danse traditionnelle Québec and a former president of the Conseil québécois du patrimoine vivant (CQPV).
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