Star violinist Daniel Hope enchants Anklam with Irish music!

Star violinist Daniel Hope enchants Anklam with Irish music!

Anklam, Deutschland - A musical highlight is imminent: star violinist Daniel Hope comes to Anklam! On Saturday, August 30th, at 7 p.m., he will perform with his Air ensemble in the St. Marien Church. The concert goers can look forward to a thrilling mix of traditional folk tunes and popular pub classics. The audience awaits a special melange, because Hope combines the sounds of traditional Irish music with esteemed works from the Renaissance and the Baroque. Like Nordkurier , the artist also has Irish roots that still accompany him.

But who is this Daniel Hope? Born in South Africa in 1973, he has both a German and an Irish passport. His connection to Ireland extends to his great -grandfather, Daniel McKenna, who emigrated from Waterford in Ireland at the end of the 19th century. These roots are not only important for Hope, but also affect his musical career. Hope's commitment with Irish music is impressive on his album "Irish Roots", which he published on July 5, 2024 at Deutsche Grammophon. As German Grammophon combines the album of the most varied Influences and addresses its Irish roots.

a musical journey through your own history

In a cinematic project that illuminates the Irish roots of Daniel Hope, the violinist goes on a journey through Ireland in an old Morris Traveler to explore his ancestors and their musical traditions. This shows that for Hope the country in which he never lived is of particular importance. The connection between music and history becomes clear during his encounters with Irish musicians, as in the WDR Documentation can be seen.

The album "Irish Roots", which combines traditional Irish melodies with baroque pieces, includes well -known songs such as "Molly Malone" and "Danny Boy". Hope's musical partners on this trip are top -class musicians, including Sir James and Lady Jeanne Galway and the Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra. For many fans it is a big event to experience it live in Anklam on August 30, 2025.

The concerts that take place as part of the "Irish Roots Tour" from July 2024 to January 2025 lead Hope through Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Belgium, whereby he will present a magnificent musical diversity in numerous cities. Hope pulls his life path and artistic influences from his colorful family tradition and the powerful Irish music that he has known and appreciated since childhood.