Simon Mayor and Friends
- Settle Victoria Hall 24 Kirkgate Settle, England, BD24 9DZ United Kingdom (map)
Hot-foot from playing Wembley Arena with The BBC Concert Orchestra, and in the wake of his recent release Carolan (fantasias on themes by Ireland’s national treasure and father of Irish folk music, Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738)), Simon celebrates Carolan’s music and much more in an evening of warmth, wit, much banter, and exceptional musicianship.
He leads an illustrious cast of virtuoso musicians including French born cellist Florence Petit, long-time partner Hilary James (vocals, mandobass), ukulele maestro and multi-instrumentalist Elias Sibley and, taking a break from playing many West End shows, fellow mandolinist and three-time UK banjo champion Richard Collins.
“A demon on the mandolin, an angel on the fiddle: Simon Mayor creates music that borders on the divine.”
“A superb reminder of Mayor’s exceptional musicianship… shines a new light on Carolan’s timeless compositions.”
Tickets £19
Please note, online bookings are subject to a booking fee. Tickets can also be bought by phone on 01729 825718, or in person at our box office. Opening hours are 10am-2pm, Monday-Friday.
Show end times given are an estimate only. Doors open 45 minutes before show start times.
Settle Victoria Hall reserves the right to turn away any customers not adhering to social-distancing laws, government guidelines, and/ or venue safeguarding policies.
Tickets are non-refundable, except in the case that the event or date has been changed by Settle Victoria Hall.
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