A new BBC One Northern Ireland documentary goes behind the scenes of the Fleadh, which attracted 430,000 visitors to Derry this year.
The documentary, which will be shown on BBC One next Monday, December 2, at 10.35pm, follows young competitors as they take part in the histoiric Fleadh. Among the musicians featured are Una, a young saxophonist; seven members of the McKenna family, and banjo player Tomas Quinn. It also features composer LorcĂĄn MacMathĂșna and his work on the specially commissioned piece, âFrom the River to the Sea,â which opened the Fleadh in a ceremony in St Columbâs Cathedral.
The film also features a number of competitors from overseas, including Britainâs reigning CĂ©ilĂ band champions, St Rochs from Glasgow, as they compete for the senior ceili band title
Producer Sean McGuire said; âIt was a pleasure and a privilege to work on this film. I was blown away time and again by the sheer talent of the young musicians I met and filmed with â not to mention the incredible support and dedication shown by their families.”
Fleadh
BBC Northern Ireland
Monday 2nd December, 10.35pm
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