About
Irish composer, multi-instrumentalist, recording artist, model, and renowned harp player who has established a substantial digital presence by sharing harp music video content and modeling photos on his fiachraharp Instagram account. He has released albums of his harp music including "The Enchantment" and "Hidden Gems." He has also composed music for dance companies such as Walls Talk and Salomé as well as media projects including the Canadian short film Sídhe.
Before Fame
He began playing the fiddle when he was only two years old and started playing the harp at the age of eleven. He studied Music and Irish at University College Cork (UCC), earning a double first-class honours degree with some of the highest results ever recorded in the department. In 2016, he completed his PhD in Composition, becoming the youngest doctoral music graduate in UCC's history.
Trivia
He has played a significant role in preserving Ireland's musical heritage, transcribing wax-cylinder recordings and arranging pieces from Captain Francis O'Neill's personal collections. Additionally, he produced a complete recorded interpretation of Edward Bunting's inaugural harp music publication.
Family Life
He obtained exposure to music at an early age through his family. His two pet German Shepherds have appeared in many of his Instagram photos.
Associated With
He has composed music for special commission pieces including "Planxty Prince Charles" in honor of Prince Charles' 2018 visit to Cork, Ireland.
