Get in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Sunday, March 13 at 2:00 pm when the NEIHO returns to flood the reading rooms with traditional Irish music. Whether it’s toe-tapping dance tunes, slow airs, or soulful ballads, you will experience beautifully orchestrated music for many harps, voices, whistles, and always a few surprises. The event, part of the library’s Purrington Series, is sponsored by the Mattapoisett Library Trust.
The New England Irish Harp Orchestra has played throughout New England and in Ireland. Last summer, 10 members of the orchestra traveled to Ireland for a cultural trip and played concerts in Killarney and the week-long music festival in Limerick with 54 other harpists from all over Europe. They also offered a children’s concert for an audience of 300 at the Kennedy Library in Boston. When the NEIHO played at the Mattapoisett Library in December of 2014, it was standing room only and then some for their beautiful music and vivacious step dancing.
Seating is limited. Reservations may be made by calling 508-758-4171 or emailing mfpl@sailsinc.org.
The concert is free and will last approximately one and a half hours. The library, located at 7 Barstow Street, is handicapped accessible. Additional parking is available on the wharf, one block from the library.