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Celtic fiddler and Riverdance star Eileen Ivers. Will appear with Omaha Symphony 3/17/11


Irish spirit flows through fiddle virtuoso
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Get a true taste of Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day with Celtic fiddler and Riverdance star Eileen Ivers. Ivers’ virtuosic fiddle playing captures the traditional Irish spirit. Ivers, a nine-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion, was the original musical star of Riverdance. She has performed with Sting, Hall and Oates, Paula Cole, The Chieftains, Patti Smith, and more. Her recording credits include more than 80 albums and numerous movie scores. Catch her at 8 p.m. at the Holland Performing Arts Center. Tickets, $20 to $75, are available at 402-342-3560 or omahasymphony.org.


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