Brendan Begley and Caoimhin O Raghallaigh

West Kerry native Brendan Begley (Breandán Ó Beaglaoich) is one of Ireland's most renowned button accordionists, melodeon players and singers. Brendan plays the slides and polkas beloved by Kerry dancers with unequalled energy and flair, but can also entrance an audience with soulfully delicate renditions of classic songs in Irish or English. For this concert, he has joined forces with one of the most impressive young fiddlers in Ireland, Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, who drew raves for his precocious debut solo CD Turas go Tir na nÓg and for his more recent collaboration with piping great Mick O'Brien. Caoimhín is noted for his use of non-standard tunings and the Norwegian Hardanger fiddle to bring unusual harmonies and drones into Irish traditional music.

Admission is free for members of Glucksman Ireland House and NYU students. $15 at the door for all others. No advance tickets.