Natalie MacMaster, Celtic fiddle

Visit Natalie MacMaster on the Web

“MacMaster’s a ball of fire, performing jigs and reels with unstoppable, foot-tapping energy and ballads with irresistible, keening passion.” —Los Angeles Times

Thursday, March 6, 2008
7:30 pm

Alice Jepson Theatre

Equally at home on the concert stage or at a folk festival, Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster is one of the most versatile and exciting young musicians on both the folk music and Celtic music scenes. MacMaster’s live performances are a testament to her incandescent musicianship and boundless energy, featuring foot-tapping rave-ups, heart-rending ballads and world-class step dancing. MacMaster is equally adept at setting the house on fire with her exceptional band as she is at hypnotizing a crowd while alone in the footlights.

Tickets: $32 adults, $30 seniors 65+, $16 children 12 and under, $24 UR employees, $8 UR students

Email this page

Download Event Info (vCalendar)

Audience Reviews :: Natalie MacMaster, Celtic fiddle ::

9 Messages.
Posted: March 6, 2008; 22:33 by: wendy Just came from Natalie McMasters. Wow, what a terrific performance. Such energy. Such talent. Incredible. You hit a winner. Her name will be one we'll hear a lot in years to come. I have seen many Broadway shows that were not nearly as entertaining. Thank you so much for bringing her and her extraordinary band to Richmond. Wendy and Bill Sydnor
re: Natalie McMaster and Band Posted: March 7, 2008; 07:07 by: Marianne Thanks so much for bringing this band to Richmond. All of the band members were incredibly talented and truly in touch with the audience. This was FUN!!! Alot of FUN!! It's wonderful music along with a wonderful talent who appears to love what she does!! Terrific choice as a build up to St. Patrick's Day. Bring her back!!!! Marianne Swann
re: Natalie McMaster Posted: March 7, 2008; 07:56 by: Bryan Natalie MacMaster is a virtuoso of the fiddle. She delivers total energy in her music as do most Cape Breton musicians. She has been a strong favorite of mine for many years and it was more than a treat to finally see her live on stage after seeing many of her performances on television in Canada. All Canadians should be proud of this performer. Bryan and Gwen Duchesne Midlothian, VA (formerly of New Brunswick, Canada)
re: Natalie McMaster Posted: March 7, 2008; 11:21 by: Samantha Fabulous! A really talented entertainer and musician. Enjoyed it immensely. (via e-mail)
re: Natalie McMaster Posted: March 7, 2008; 11:24 by: Samantha Another hit... what a talented and delightful personality. Quite a showman as well. A 14 year old cello player..WOW.. All around, Spot on...Jerry (via e-mail)
re: Posted: March 7, 2008; 11:36 by: Ben I thought it was a good performance. I love Celtic music and was excited to see this after a long, stressful week of midterms. It was a nice break. I was particularly impressed by the cello player. Wow. I don't know if would call it a superb performance, but I did enjoy it and thank you for bringing her and her band.
Natalie MacMaster Posted: March 7, 2008; 12:08 by: Bruce Terrific! Bring her back again.
Macmaster performance Posted: March 7, 2008; 13:30 by: Edward It was just great. Bring her back every year.
re: Natalie McMaster Posted: March 7, 2008; 16:07 by: Site Amazing, amazing. Of all the Celtic music concerts I’ve seen over the years at UofR (a lot), Natalie and her group provided the most varied, energetic, virtuoso performance. Beautiful, touching, and uplifting. DO bring her back, if possible! Barbara (via e-mail)
Post a comment