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Thomas Loefke - Harp Performance "Northern Isle Soundscapes"

Vaughan Bradley from Hokitika Regent Theatre

This Tuesday, 26th June at the Old Lodge Irish harp player will give a one -off performance of a collection of music he has entitled "Northern Isles Soundscapes"

Thomas Loefke learnt his trade in Dublin from Ireland's leading harp players - Máire Ní Cháthasaigh, Helen Davies and Áine Ní Dhúill. Since 1984 he has been playing professionally and has won several international prizes, including first prize at the O'Carolan Harp Festival in Keadue. His 2nd album Norland Wind was released by the Irish top class label Celtic Heartbeat. Besides his work with Norðan and Norland Wind featuring Clannad’s Noel Duggan, he also tours with Riverdance violinist Máire Breatnach, Cello/guitar-duo Acoustic Eidolon, pianist Lutz Gerlach, and as a soloist.

Tickets at the Regent Theatre, Hokitika or door sales available. 7.30pm, Old Lodge Theatre 26th June

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