Bill Whelan’s eminence as the Grammy-winning composer and co-creator of Riverdance is well known. Perhaps less popularly understood—but deeply appreciated among artists—is his role as a champion of the next generation of Irish talent.

This season we are proud to welcome Whelan back to Irish Arts Center for a new series, Bill Whelan Presents, featuring the composer at the piano alongside some of the most dynamic young singers, dancers, and musicians emerging out of Ireland and North America.

Join us in the intimate Irish Arts Center theatre as Whelan is joined by Canadian singer-songwriter and step-dancer Emily Flack and the multi-talented sean-nós singer, dancer, and harpist Séamus Flaherty from Connemara, along with surprise special guests.

“Delight[s] all in attendance with his intricate steps, haunting sean-nós songs and sensational harp playing.”—Journal of Music on Séamus Flaherty

“Celtic star...a young pianist whose accompaniment style showed great understanding of Irish fiddle music.”—Herald of Scotland on Emily Flack