Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah continues its intimate Rosen House Concert Series with a performance by the internationally acclaimed Irish quintet Goitse (pronounced goh-wit-cha), on Friday, March 20 at 7:30pm. Caramoor, once the estate of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, is one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performance, cultural engagement, and exploration. Caramoor’s Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May, held in the exquisite Music Room of the historic home – a Mediterranean-style villa from 1939 filled with treasures from around the world. Audiences enjoy performances by some of today’s most in-demand artists in the same living room salon setting where the Rosens once entertained their many friends.
Born from Limerick’s Irish World Academy, these five exceptional musicians(Colm Phelan, bodhrán; Áine McGeeney, fiddle, vocals; Conal O’Kane, guitar; Alan Reid, banjo, bouzouki; and Daniel Collins, piano, accordion) are taking traditional music to thrilling new heights. They have won hearts (and numerous awards) with their perfect blend of time-honored Irish tunes and their own fresh compositions. When McGeeney’s expressive fiddle playing and vocals meet Phelan’s award-winning bodhrán rhythms, something magical happens. Add O’Kane’s masterful guitar work, Reid’s versatile multi-instrumental talents, and Collins’ lively accordion, and audiences will be tapping their feet from start to finish.
The multi-award-winning quintet Goitse continues to blaze trails as one of Ireland’s most dynamic and celebrated traditional ensembles. Forged in the white-hot creative crucible of Limerick’s Irish World Academy, the band is now celebrating 15 years of touring worldwide, captivating audiences with their signature blend of original compositions and timeless traditional tunes.
Known for electrifying live performances, Goitse has built a reputation for energy, warmth and an uncanny ability to connect with audiences everywhere. Their artistry has not gone unnoticed: the band members and their music were recently featured on the hit Apple TV series Bad Sisters, introducing their sound to an even broader global audience.
From intimate stages to major international festivals, Goitse continues to redefine what it means to be ambassadors of Irish traditional music, pushing boundaries while honoring the past.
