The 18 vibrant, powerful, eclectic musical virtuosos of Childsplay create sounds that are playful, innovative and driving, taking fiddle music beyond mesmerizing repetition into the realm of harmonies and counter rhythms— traditional fiddle sounds in the contemporary world. With a repertoire that ranges from the lilting beauty of Celtic jigs and airs to the driving rhythms of hoe-downs from the mountains of the southern United States to the smoky improvisations of jazz to new music written by a member of the group, a Childsplay concert will delight its listeners and show how versatility, virtuosity and exuberance are indeed “childsplay,” something done competently and without effort.
Touring since 1986 throughout the United States and Europe, New England-based Childsplay features violin and fiddle virtuosos ranging from members of the Boston Symphony to all-Ireland and national Scottish fiddle champions performing traditional and contemporary fiddle music, song and step-dancing.
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The mission of Childsplay is to create an instructive bridge between audiences and the rich tapestry that is America’s heritage of traditional music and dance. By providing a direct link to human traditions of creative expression, cooperation, and community, Childsplay’s audiences are inspired and encouraged to become active partners in traditional arts.
Tickets: $38 Orchestra, $45 Loge, $28 Balcony
