Hilari, Benedict & Sarah - An Afternoon of Irish Music

Plainfield Arts (formerly Friends of the Plainfield Opera House) is excited to present the first performance in its 2023 series. Three of Vermont's most inspiring and exciting Irish musicians in concert! Hilari Farrington is a masterful harp and button accordion player, Benedict Koehler is internationally famous for playing and building uilleann pipes (among other things), and Sarah Blair is a fantastic Irish fiddler. They have all performed widely at festivals across the continent, and although they have played together in Vermont sessions and on occasional recordings for decades, this is the first time that they will perform as a trio in a concert setting.

From lively reels to haunting airs, this trio of friends will carry the audience along on a musical journey from Ireland, through the Irish diaspora in Boston, Rhode Island, New York, and Vermont. Together the three friends will create an unforgettable concert of Irish music.

Plainfield Town Hall Opera House – 18 High St. Plainfield Tickets online (www.plainfieldoperahousevt.org) or at the door. Suggested donation $20. For more information: plainfieldtownhall@gmail.com or 498-3173.

Links to articles in the Times Argus: by Art Edelstein (https://www.timesargus.com/features/vermont_arts/three-musical-friends-hilari-farrington-ben[...]tml) and Jim Lowe (https://www.timesargus.com/tac/vermont-s-stars-discover-the-plainfield-opera-house/article_8[...]tml). See you at the Opera House!

Event Info

Feb 19, 2025, 1 to 2 PM

Feb 22, 2025, 7 to 9 PM

Feb 23, 2025, 3 to 4:30 PM