O'Carolan's Best

Experience the enchanting legacy of the "last of the bards" as virtuoso guitarist Robin Bullock and four-time National Scottish Harp Champion Sue Richards take the stage at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. On Sunday, March 15 at 2pm, this award-winning duo will perform the timeless compositions of Turlough O'Carolan, the legendary 17th-century blind Irish harper whose music uniquely blends traditional Gaelic melodies with Italian Baroque elegance. Bullock, hailed as a "Celtic guitar god," and Richards, a world-renowned harper who has performed for presidents and royalty, bring decades of shared mastery to these ancient planxties and airs. Their performance promises to bridge the gap between the Old World and the New, showcasing the "string wizardry" that has earned them multiple WAMMIE Awards and critical acclaim. Do not miss this rare opportunity to hear the hauntingly beautiful tunes of O'Carolan brought to life by two of the finest instrumentalists in the Celtic tradition. Tickets are only $20!

Robin Bullock and Sue Richards will present a concert of music by Turlough O’Carolan on Sunday, March 15, at 2:00. 

Sue is a four-time Scottish harp champion, and a renowned performer on the Celtic harp. She is a much sought teacher and workshop presenter.  She has released solo recordings, as well as, collaborations with Ensemble Galilei and guitarist, Robin Bullock. Sue teaches at BMCA.

Hailed as a “Celtic guitar god” by Baltimore City Paper and “one of the best folk instrumentalists in the business” by Sing Out! Magazine, Robin Bullock is one of the preeminent acoustic music masters of our time.

His virtuosity on guitar, cittern and mandolin blends the ancient melodies of the Celtic lands, their vigorous American descendants, and the masterworks of the Baroque and Renaissance eras into one powerful musical vision. The 17th-century harp tunes of legendary Irish bard Turlough O’Carolan, the spirited jigs and reels of rural Ireland, the haunting ballads of the southern Appalachians and the timeless compositions of Bach, Dowland and Francesco da Milano all find a musical common ground in Robin’s music, where lightning-fast fingerwork one moment is perfectly balanced with tender, quiet intimacy the next. A warm, friendly presence onstage, Robin effortlessly creates a magical world for the audience with his multi-instrumental wizardry, taking them on an unforgettable journey into the deep heart’s core and through the music of the spheres.

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Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. Seating is general admission, first-come first-served. Online ticket sales end 1 hour prior to showtime. Tickets may still be available for purchase in the main office after online sales have ended.