14 Mar 2025

The sweet sound of the Irish harp

From Three to Seven, 4:00 pm on 14 March 2025
Irish harp player Úna ní Fhlannagáin

Irish harp player Úna ní Fhlannagáin Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

St Patrick's Day is coming up on 17 March, but we're celebrating it a little early.

Award-winning Irish Harp player Úna ní Fhlannagáin performs live in the RNZ Concert studio, and chats with RNZ Concert's David Morriss.

She's on tour in New Zealand for the next few weeks, with concerts in both the North and South Islands - from Invercargill to Whangateau. Details at una.ie 

Music played by Úna in the interview:

Three Jigs
Traditional: Rolling Wave; McGoldrick, Michael: Farewell to Whalley Range; Lennon, Charlie: The handsome young maidens

O'Carolan, Turlough: Mr O'Connor

Úna Ní Fhlannagáin: Aine's Air

Irish harp player Úna ní Fhlannagáin

Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone