About Méav Ní Mhaolchatha
Méav is one of Ireland's most celebrated vocalists, known internationally for her luminous voice and distinctive interpretations of Irish traditional and classical repertoire. Following early work with Chamber Choir Ireland and Anúna, she enjoyed international success as a solo recording artist before becoming a founding member of Celtic Woman, whose recordings have sold more than ten million albums worldwide and earned six Billboard World Music Artist of the Year awards.
A Grammy nominee as both performer and composer, Méav has toured internationally with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and Riverdance, appeared as
a soloist in Carnegie Hall, and continues to collaborate across Ireland's classical, traditional and contemporary music communities. Recent performances include Sounds from a Safe Harbour festival, the Dublin International Chamber Music Festival, Kilkenny Arts Festival and Martin Hayes' Masters of Tradition Festival.
Her new album Sweet Sorrow features original songs written in collaboration with multi award-winning film composer Stephen Rennicks.
The album comprises ten original songs that meditate on grief, memory and consolation. Together they bring Méav's distinctive blend of Irish traditional and classical influences into conversation with Stephen's acclaimed contemporary minimalist writing, creating an intimate and deeply personal musical landscape.
