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Irish Inspirations: Women in Irish Classical Music, 03/08/19 and 03/17/19

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3/8 at 3:00pm Irish Inspirations: Women in Irish Classical Music (Rpt Sun 3/17, 2:00pm)

Host Andrea Blain who began her work in radio in Belfast, Ireland where she lived for 33 years, presents a musical exploration of the Emerald Isle, with a focus on women composers and performers, and music with female themes. "Irish Inspirations: Women in Irish Classical Music" features pianist, author and broadcaster Una Hunt. Audiences will also hear works by Joan Trimble, Amy Beach, Percy Grainger and Shaun Davey, as well as works that celebrate the Irish Colleen and several lassies called Molly.