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Join the Virginia Symphony Orchestra (VSO) for a captivating evening featuring "Appalachian Spring & Aoife O’Donovan" on November 15, 2024, at 7:30 pm. This special concert, held at the Ferguson Center for the Arts, celebrates the 80th anniversary of the premiere of Martha Graham’s Appalachian Spring ballet, showcasing the iconic music of Aaron Copland that has become synonymous with American musical heritage. 

Under the baton of Music Director Eric Jacobsen, the VSO will perform Copland's suite of music from the ballet, expanded for full orchestra, bringing to life the sounds that have deeply influenced the American cultural landscape. The evening will also highlight the Grammy Award-winning songwriter Aoife O’Donovan, who, alongside her husband Eric Jacobsen, will explore the theme of voting rights for women through her musical piece "America, Come." Inspired by historical figures Carrie Chapman Catt and President Woodrow Wilson, O’Donovan's performance promises to be a powerful tribute to the suffrage movement.

The concert will open with Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man," setting the stage for a night of profound musical exploration. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the blend of historical significance and musical excellence as the VSO and Aoife O’Donovan pay homage to pivotal moments in American history through the universal language of music.

Tickets are available now. Secure your seat for an unforgettable journey through America's musical and cultural legacy at the Ferguson Center for the Arts.

Appalachian Spring & Aoife O’Donovan

Christopher Newport University

Opening Night welcomes the return of GRAMMY Award-winning Aoife O’Donovan whose enchanting melodies and evocative lyrics weave an unforgettable musical tapestry about the women heroes in her piece America, Come. This work is inspired by the lives and letters of the Women’s Suffrage Movement in a musical exploration of voting rights for women during the 1920’s. Then, immerse yourself in the soundscape of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 composed during his heroic election into the Bohemian Academy of Sciences. Every note in the Symphony explores a journey through landscapes and stirring melodies, sure to captivate you with its grandeur and passion.

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Opening Night featuring Aoife O’Donovan

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

Aoife O’Donovan and Hawktail join together for a night of joyous music. Hawktail opens the evening with their signature songs and cosmopolitan sound. Aoife O’Donovan will then take the stage with Hawktail as her band, performing songs from the Grammy-award winning musician’s 4th studio album All My Friends (out March 22, 2024).

Aoife O’Donovan & Hawktail: All My Friends Tour

Groton Hill Music Center

A century after winning the right to vote, how much has really changed for American women? That question lies at the heart of Grammy Award- winning singer-songwriter Aoife O’Donovan’s upcoming album All My Friends, set for release this March. Inspired by the letters and speeches of suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt, the album ponders the nation’s evolution amidst a lush soundscape featuring brass, orchestra, girls’ choir, and O’Donovan’s own mysterious and compelling voice. The 2022 Folk Alliance International Song of the Year winner, who was last seen at Spoleto in 2019 performing with her acclaimed trio, I’m With Her, is joined by members of the Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra for a musical event 100 years in the making.

Aoife O’Donovan with members of the Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra

College of Charleston

The Music of Crosby, Stills and Nash is the 19th annual "Music Of" benefit. 100% of net proceeds go towards music education for underserved youth. The all-star lineup includes Shawn Colvin, Steve Earle, Neal Francis, Guster, Iron & Wine, Sarah Jarosz, Rickie Lee Jones, Joseph, Taylor Meier (of Caamp), A.C. Newman, Aoife O’Donovan, Grace Potter, Sammy Rae, Real Estate, Todd Rundgren, Yola, and Music Will.

The Music of Crosby, Stills, and Nash

Carnegie Hall

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the "An Evening of Wine" benefit event, taking place on May 20, 2023, at the prestigious Rosen House in Katonah, NY. This annual gala, starting at 6:00pm, stands as Caramoor's most luxurious fundraiser of the year, dedicated to supporting the center's innovative education programs. These initiatives are crucial for nurturing the next generation of exceptional performers and avid music enthusiasts.

The evening promises an exclusive experience, beginning with a champagne reception accompanied by exquisite hors d’oeuvres. Guests will be treated to an intimate musical performance by the GRAMMY Award-winning artist Aoife O’Donovan, known for her genre-transcending music and captivating vocal prowess. Following the performance, attendees will enjoy a dinner curated by Jennifer Sherman, the celebrated chef from Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California. Sherman brings her expertise in organic and sustainable farm-to-table cuisine to create a menu that is as memorable as it is delicious.

The wine dinner will showcase an extraordinary selection of wines, including the rare 1952 & 1955 Barolo Riserva Monfortino Speciale 12.9L and the 2005 & 2006 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 6L, among other once-in-a-lifetime vintages. This exclusive event is co-chaired by Jim Attwood and Peter Kend, promising an evening of unparalleled elegance and sophistication.

Seating for this event is limited, and guests are encouraged to dress in cocktail attire. For tickets and further information, please email Special Events or call 914.232.1492. Don't miss this opportunity to indulge in a night of fine wine, exceptional cuisine, and enchanting music, all while supporting Caramoor's vital education programs.

An Evening of Wine

The Rosen House at Caramoor

With her ethereal voice and substantive songwriting, Grammy Award-winning songwriter and musician Aoife O'Donovan captivates fans and critics alike. She has released three acclaimed solo albums, is co-founder of the bands I’m With Her and Crooked Still, and is the featured vocalist on The Goat Rodeo Sessions with Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer, and Chris Thile. A Boston-area native, she returns to Celebrity Series following her celebrated 2021 Celebrity Series at Home streaming concert with Chris Thile. 

Aoife O'Donovan

Harvard University

This concert features O’Donovan with CMA students, presenting a program of contemporary American folk songs, including original songs by CMA students, new takes on traditional music, and performances with O’Donovan of Bullfrogs Croon Suite and King of All Birds.
Before the concert, join us for a reception with Aoife: "CMA Prodigal Daughter - Americana Revisited." The reception will take place at 6pm in the Keller Room.

Contemporary Musical Arts: Aoife O’Donovan, Prodigal Daughter - Americana Revisited

New England Conservatory

GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Aoife O’Donovan operates in a thrilling musical world beyond genre. Deemed “a vocalist of unerring instinct” by the New York Times, she has released two critically-acclaimed and boundary-blurring solo albums including In the Magic Hour, which Rolling Stone hailed for its “Impressionistic, atmospheric songs [that] relay their narratives against gorgeous pastoral backdrops.” O’Donovan spent the Winter and Spring of 2021 in the studio with acclaimed producer Joe Henry (Bonnie Raitt, Rhiannon Giddens) recording Age of Apathy, her third full-length solo album, out January 21, 2022.

Lobero Theatre

An astounding group of virtuosos—Yo-Yo Ma on cello, Stuart Duncan on fiddle, Edgar Meyer on bass, and Chris Thile on mandolin—reunite live for the first time in nearly a decade. Joined by featured vocalist Aoife O’Donovan, the lively talents of these exceptional artists come together on stage to create a singular sound that’s composed, part improvised, and uniquely American—music so complex to pull off that the group likens it to a goat rodeo, airplane pilots’ nickname for a situation in which many different things need to go right to avoid disaster. In the words of the Los Angeles Times, this concert presents “unlikely musicians on unlikely instruments in concerts … that [are] part blues, part bluegrass and a smidgen of Bach.” Hang on to your seats as the music transports you to magical heights with heart-rending ballads and Americana energy!

NOT OUR FIRST GOAT RODEO

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Experience the majestic “Scottish” Symphony like never before, as The Knights, led by conductor Eric Jacobsen, intersperse the piece with traditional Scottish tunes, bringing a fresh context to one of Felix Mendelssohn’s great orchestral works. GRAMMY Award–winning singer-songwriter Aoife O’Donovan joins the ensemble to perform America, Come, an original suite inspired by the lives, letters, and speeches of Carrie Chapman Catt and President Woodrow Wilson in the summer of 1920, when the suffragists made their pivotal march to Tennessee. The program opens with the brisk, timeless overture to Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro.

The Knights at Carnegie Hall with Aoife O'Donovan

Experience Felix Mendelssohn’s majestic “Scottish” Symphony like never before, as The Knights—led by conductor Eric Jacobsen—intersperse the piece with traditional Scottish tunes, bringing a fresh context to one of the great orchestral works. Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter Aoife O’Donovan joins the ensemble to perform America, Come, an original suite inspired by the lives, letters, and speeches of Carrie Chapman Catt and President Woodrow Wilson in the summer of 1920, when the suffragists made their pivotal march to Tennessee. The program opens with the brisk, timeless overture to Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro. 

Aoife O’Donovan

Guitarist, Singer

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 20, 2025

The Knights at Carnegie Hall with Aoife O'Donovan · The Knights

Feb 20, 2025

The Knights · Carnegie Hall

Past events

Nov 15, 2024

Appalachian Spring & Aoife O’Donovan · West Virginia Symphony Orchestra

12 - 13 Oct, 2024

Opening Night featuring Aoife O’Donovan · Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra

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