The Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum announced on April 15 that it will host two spring concerts as part of its Traditional Music Series, featuring renowned folk and traditional artists. The first concert takes place on Thursday, April 16, with a performance by Séan Gavin and Caoimhín Ó Fearghail. A second concert is scheduled for Friday, May 1, with Dylan Foley and Matt Mancuso.
These events are intended to bring world-class traditional music to local audiences in an intimate historic setting. Both concerts will be held at The Lyceum, located at 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria, Virginia.
Séan Gavin is described as a master of the uilleann pipes and flute who has won the Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal. Caoimhín Ó Fearghail comes from An Rinn in the Waterford Gaeltacht and has received several awards including TG4 Young Musician of the Year and Best Folk Instrumentalist at the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards. Dylan Foley is recognized as a four-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion while Matt Mancuso is noted for his multi-instrumental talent on fiddle and trumpet.
Tickets for the first concert are $35; tickets for the second are $30 or $15 for youth attendees. A cash or credit bar will be available during both events. The series is co-sponsored by the Office of Historic Alexandria and the North American Morris Dance Organization.
According to the official website, Alexandria’s museums and historic sites enhance community identity by interpreting local social and cultural history. In addition, the official website notes that Alexandria maintains sites such as the Alexandria Black History Museum to document African American heritage. Efforts to incorporate racial and social equity into city policies aim to foster fair outcomes in the community according to city information.
Alexandria operates under a council-manager form of government where City Council selects a manager responsible for operations according to city records. As an independent city, it provides services within its defined boundaries according to official sources. Archaeological research is supported through partnerships among agencies, institutions, and residents via initiatives like those led by the Alexandria Archaeological Commission as stated online.
For more information about these events or accessibility accommodations, interested individuals can visit traditionalmusicseries.org or alexandriava.gov/Lyceum.
