An evening filled with music featuring Olivia Barrett, and Ellen Gibling. Tickets available through the SNAC store.

About the Artists:

Olivia Barrett

Summoning a wave of modern nostalgia, Olivia’s masterful fiddle playing flows seamlessly between the old and the new, breathing life into traditional tunes through the rhythms of contemporary folk. Elegant, playful, and precise, Olivia’s music is defined by her gift for crafting new melodies from the threads of the traditions of Ireland, Scotland, and Scandinavia.

Ellen Gibling

Ellen Gibling is a versatile harpist based in K’jipuktuk/Halifax, Nova Scotia, with degrees in classical harp performance (McGill University) and Irish traditional music performance (University of Limerick). Her acclaimed solo album The Bend in the Light (2022) earned nominations for the Canadian Folk Music Awards and Music Nova Scotia Awards. Ellen has performed with Symphony Nova Scotia, premiered new Canadian works, and toured with ensembles like New Hermitage and The Bombadils. A dedicated educator, she has taught at leading institutions and festivals. Ellen is also an active composer, recently co-creating music for The Lizard of Pause and upcoming theatre productions.