We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Liam O’Flynn. Our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
In the words of Mike Harding 'One of the World's great musicians has left us and the world is a poorer place'
We’ll be tuning into RTÉ lyric fm this Friday evening at 7.30pm for a very special broadcast presented by Paul Herriot. ‘Remembering Liam O'Flynn’ was recorded in the National Concert Hall on St. Patrick's Day 2014.
Shaun Davey's powerful music drama, vividly depicts St Brendan's journey from Ireland to the New World in a tiny leather boat. The powerful double bill also features the incomparable singing of Rita Connolly in 'Granuaile'.
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gavin Maloney
Rita Connolly (singer)
Liam O'Flynn (uileann pipes)