Called “three of the finest folk violinists anywhere” by The Washington Post, The Celtic Fiddle Festival celebrates the violin in all its globe-trotting variations. Fiddlers Kevin Burke (Ireland), Christian Lemaître (Brittany, France) and Charlie McKerron (Scotland) showcase a fascinating juxtaposition of international and individual styles. With the able and agile accompaniment of Nicolas Quemener (Brittany, France) you have a perfect storm of the finest Celtic music your ears will ever encounter.

“Three sensational fiddlers from three distinct Celtic traditions. Exhilarating fun!” – Boston Herald

In concert each artist plays a solo set, showcasing their individual musical styles and cultural heritage, followed by a collaborative set featuring all three fiddlers. Sold-out tours and standing ovations give testimony to the electricity and excitement generated by the group. The quartet combines their considerable talents, rich musical traditions, and spontaneous humor for an evening of dazzling energy and subtle grace. These traditional masters showcase their regional repertoires, and together conjure an unforgettable performance, playing with such relentless precision and fire, that the tunes transcend all cultural and geographical barriers.

Virtuoso pianist Jeffrey Siegel returns to the Hylton with another of his very popular performances. This concert will include pieces that audience members at his March 2016 performance requested as their favorites. He has selected from among the requests to create a program in his unique “concert with commentary” format that will appeal to long-time classical music lovers and newcomers alike. His unique Keyboard Conversations performances provide the story behind the score, as he shares fascinating information before playing each piece in its entirety. Become a classical music insider as Jeffrey Siegel provides illuminating insights into the lives of the world’s greatest composers. Full of wit, knowledge, and a deep admiration for the music, this performance will make you fall in love with classical piano. “Expressive and full of passion…This is an artist who means every note he plays.” (The New York Times)