Mark Gallagher, clarinet - Faculty Recital

A Yuletide Celebration of Celtic Music and DanceOne of the planet’s most heralded Irish music ensembles, Cherish the Ladies has shared timeless Celtic traditions with audiences worldwide for nearly 40 years. With Celtic Christmas, they put their signature mark on such classic carols as “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “Silent Night” in arrangements that highlight the group’s unique Celtic instrumentation, beautiful harmonies and spectacular step dancing. Hailed by The New York Times as “passionate, tender and rambunctious,” Cherish the Ladies has released three critically acclaimed holiday albums, On Christmas Night, A Star in the East and Christmas In Ireland.Formed in 1985 to celebrate the rise of women in what had traditionally been a male-dominated scene, the Grammy-nominated Irish American super group has since won the hearts of audiences worldwide with a rousing blend of traditional Irish music, captivating vocals and propulsive step dancing. The Boston Globe pronounced, “It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn’t enjoy what they do.”Since their inception, they have toured the world, performed in prominent performing arts centers, appeared at the White House and the Olympics, recorded 18 critically acclaimed albums, shared the stage with leading symphony orchestras and filmed an Emmy Award-winning PBS television program, An Irish Homecoming.Under the leadership of the National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Award winner, the irrepressible champion flute and whistle player Joanie Madden, Cherish the Ladies never fails to enrapture audiences. With their unmistakable sound and unparalleled artistry, the group continues to leave a lasting impression on all who have the pleasure of experiencing their captivating performances.CES is supported in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, and receives financial support from the Allegany Arts Council and the City of Frostburg.