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About PatrickPatrick Ball is one of the premier Celtic harp players in the world and a captivating spoken word artist. He has recorded seven instrumental and three spoken word albums which have sold well over one-half million copies internationally and won national awards in both the music and spoken word categories. Along with Celtic Harp and Story, his beguiling blend of music and spoken word concerts, Patrick has written and currently performs two acclaimed solo musical theater pieces: O'Carolan's Farewell to Music, which brings to the stage the legendary life, the turbulent times and the glorious music of Ireland's most celebrated and beloved musician, Turlough O'Carolan, and The Fine Beauty of the Island, a musical journey to Ireland's legendary Blasket Islands in search of a deeply haunting tune and the vanished islanders who played it. Patrick also presents an ensemble performance, The Flame of Love, a spoken word and Early Music retelling of the greatest of medieval legends, The Romance of Tristan and Iseult. Patrick Ball is "a rare artist." For in playing the ancient, legendary brass-strung harp of Ireland with its crystalline, bell-like voice, and in telling marvelous tales of wit and enchantment, he not only brings new life to two cherished traditions, but blends them in concert to create "a richly theatrical and hauntingly beautiful performance." MySpace PageLatest NewsThe Flame of Love: the Legend of Tristan and Iseult, Patrick’s ensemble piece in collaboration Shira Kammen and Tim Rayborn, enjoyed its World Premiere in a three week theatrical production presented by the Spreckels Performing Arts Center in Rohnert Park, CA in May/June of 2006. It's now available for one night engagements and as a solo spoken word/celtic harp performance by Patrick. (Please visit the Tour Dates and News pages for details.) Patrick's newest solo musical theater piece, The Fine Beauty of the Island, recently completed a very successful three week return engagement with the Pacific Alliance Theater Company at the Spreckels Performing Arts Center in Rohnert Park, CA. Patrick will continue to perform the piece in one night engagements around the country (please visit the Tour Dates page for details). A new studio recording of the entire theatrical production (please visit the Discography page for details) will be released in late summer of 2007 and available at all of Patrick’s concerts. Patrick's holiday show of seasonal stories and music, The Christmas Rose, is now available for late November/December bookings. Please visit the News page for details. Please visit our Press Kit page to obtain high-resolution photos, bios, posters, technical information, and more. Click Here for Additional News Join Patrick's Mailing List to receive notification of Web site updates, new tour schedules, etc. Home • Biography • Discography • Shows • Multimedia • Photo Gallery • News • Reviews • Recent Appearances • Tour Dates • Harps & Harpers • Contact • Press Kit Copyright © 2000-2003 Patrick Ball Web Site Design by Indieanna |
