
Andrea Palandri & Ruairí McGorman - CD Launch
Andrea Palandri is a gifted fiddle player and composer whose musical journey bridges the traditions of Italy, Scotland, and Ireland. Starting classical violin at just four years old, Andrea’s passion for traditional music was sparked by his mother’s collection of Scottish folk tapes, eventually leading him to explore the deep connections between Scottish and Irish traditions. Drawn to the music of Paddy Cronin, Denis Murphy, and the distinctive bowing techniques found in Pádraig O’Keeffe’s manuscripts, Andrea began making regular visits to Ireland from the age of seventeen before settling here in 2014. Since then, he has performed at major venues and festivals. Andrea recently released his debut solo album An Veidhlín Muimhneach which will be launched on the night also.
Andrea will be accompanied by his musical friend Ruairí McGorman. Ruairí is an established Greek bouzouki, guitar, and fiddle player who is in high demand as an accompanist. Deeply influenced by the traditional Irish music scene of the 1970s—most notably by De Danann and the distinctive playing of Alec Finn—his style reflects a strong connection to that era’s innovative sound. His career has taken him around the world, including extensive tours across the United States and a 2014 tour of Germany with the acclaimed traditional group Mórga.