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Barre Opera House
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Barre, VT

About

"The mission of the Barre Opera House, Inc. is to restore, preserve and operate the historic Barre Opera House as a center for the performing arts serving the entire Central Vermont community."

This 1899 theater is the cultural cornerstone of Barre, Vermont – "granite center of the world." The Opera House hosts 70-100 events each year - from local performers to internationally renowned entertainers.

Visit our website at BarreOperaHouse.org or give us a call at 802-476-8188

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Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy - Celebration Series

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy - Celebration Series
Barre, VT
Event
Katie
Feb 19, 2025

Canada's internationally renowned virtuoso fiddlers Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy take their music to new heights with an all-new show. Bursting onto the music scene with exuberant youthful mastery, their two eldest children Mary Frances and Micheal Leahy join their parents for a night of musical magic. Don't miss this rare event this spring!

Since marrying in 2002, two of Canada's brightest stars have been captivating audiences all over North America with their exceptional musical skills... read more ▼

Canada's internationally renowned virtuoso fiddlers Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy take their music to new heights with an all-new show. Bursting onto the music scene with exuberant youthful mastery, their two eldest children Mary Frances and Micheal Leahy join their parents for a night of musical magic. Don't miss this rare event this spring!

Since marrying in 2002, two of Canada's brightest stars have been captivating audiences all over North America with their exceptional musical skills and obvious joy at playing the fiddle together. MacMaster is an Order of Canada recipient with 11 albums that have won two JUNO Awards, 11 East Coast Music Awards and a Grammy nomination. Leahy is the former music leader of the internationally acclaimed family group Leahy and is widely recognized as one of the best fiddlers in the world renowned for his high-energy playing style. Once again, Vemronters will have an opportunity to experience a remarkable performance that embodies everything that has shaped Natalie and Donnell's character and musical careers.

Being part of musical families, Natalie and Donnell were born into their musical careers. Hailing from Cape Breton Island, Natalie received her first fiddle at the age of nine, launching a career that has lasted for over 30 years. Her first recording was released when she was only 16 and she has never looked back. Natalie has received numerous awards in the US and Canada, recognizing her dedication, musical talent, and importance to Cape Breton's fiddling tradition and international identity. Natalie's performances leave her audiences craving more as she mystifies them through stylistic diversity without losing the traditional Cape Breton flair. Her stage presence, the elegance with the bow, the intricate technique with the fiddle, and the embrace of the Cape Breton tradition that wows her admirers at countless shows every year.

Show Sponsored by rbTechnologies and Leahy Press

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