Catriona McKay and Chris Stout with special guest James Crabb and support act Kejafi

11 April 2025

In the Utzon Room

Classical Music

Returning to the Opera House are Fiddle and Harp award winning duo who are accomplished musicians and composers. They have performed together on the world's biggest stages across folk, classical and world music festivals.

Sonically exquisite

The Guardian

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Emotional Music of stark beauty and driving energy

It's hard to believe there's only two people on stage as Chris Stout & Catriona McKay weave their way between glorious soundscapes and music of breathtaking simplicity. Catriona and Chris have taken these most traditional of instruments, the harp and the fiddle, and catapulted them into the contemporary world of music making.

Presented by Mick O'Driscoll / Club Hibernia

Program

Catriona McKay
Harp

Chris Stout
Violin / Viola

James Crabb
Accordion

Kejafi are:
Ken O'Neill Irish Bouzouki
Fiona McVicar Vocals / Violin
James Gastineau Hills Violin / Viola
Ann Palumbo Double Bass

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