Irish Christmas – Bob Bales & Friends

Description

When Bob Bales - born in County Mayo in West Ireland - comes together with Majciek Paszek (violin), Michel Crosio (pianist and keyboardist, producer and arranger for Marla Glenn), and Harry Sawatzki (Bodhran drum) for one of these extraordinary and atmospheric concerts in winter, then it is IRISH CHRISTMAS! An evening filled with captivating instrumental music, singing, Irish stories, the well-known joy of Irish dance, and deep Irish zest for life, bringing the special Christmas traditions of the Emerald Isle to us. Bob Bales was the one who helped the famous step dance show music MAGIC OF THE DANCE achieve worldwide fame with his music. He sings and plays at IRISH CHRISTMAS not only the Irish bouzouki but also acoustic guitar in a Scottish folk style. Joining him is dancer Gyula Glaser, a three-time Irish Dance European Champion and a long-time dancer with Gaelforce Dance. In 2015, Glaser was the star and solo dancer at Magic of the Dance. He is artistically accompanied by his equally virtuosic wife Nicole Ohnesorge, a three-time German champion in Irish dance, vice-European champion, and third place finisher at a world championship. Equipped with so much musical and dance talent, the artists take the audience of IRISH CHRISTMAS to the roots of Celtic Christmas traditions while also providing insight into contemporary Irish Christmas traditions. Bob Bales gently shares stories from old Ireland with a soft voice and a moved heart, depicting Christmas in Ireland as a joyful and atmospheric celebration among family and friends, where both doors and hearts are wide open. There are some peculiar Christmas customs, such as Christmas swimming in the icy Irish Sea or the musical mummers' parades of the Wrenboys dressed in imaginative straw masks and colorful garments. The Irish Santa Claus can even enjoy Guinness and mince pie after delivering gifts, which are only opened on the morning of December 25. Meanwhile, the Irish generally swear by their hot Christmas whiskey punch with lemon, cloves, and brown sugar as a winter warmer. It is also common to decorate front doors with a holly wreath before Christmas. In Ireland, people wish each other a Merry Christmas either in Irish with Nollaig Shona Duit [pronounced approximately as Nolligkonnarüt(sch)] or in English: Happy Christmas!

Highlights

• Featuring Bob Bales and renowned Irish dancers
• Experience traditional and contemporary Irish Christmas music
• A captivating evening of stories, music, and dance

General Information

The Irish Christmas concert showcases Bob Bales alongside talented musicians and dancers, bringing the spirit of Ireland to Berlin. Attendees will enjoy a blend of instrumental music, singing, and traditional Irish stories, creating a festive atmosphere that highlights both historical and modern Christmas traditions.

Location

Wilhelmsaue 118A, 10715 Berlin, Germany

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