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Internationally acclaimed pianist Neil Pearlman brings his solo show to PCM. Pearlman will perform music off his 2023 release “Refractions” which was featured on BBC Radio Scotland. The album is a collection of Scottish Gaelic melodies interpreted and arranged for the piano with a heavy dose of improvisation. Come experience what the legendary Gaelic singer Mary Ann Kennedy described as “one of the finest traditional pianists I have ever had the pleasure of hearing.”

Pearlman is a vital and distinctive voice in contemporary traditional music. Described as “a tremendous pianist” on BBC Radio Scotland and “a force to be reckoned with” by WGBH’s Brian O’Donovan, Neil is best known for his groundbreaking approach to the piano in Celtic music. Motivated by a deep musical curiosity and a love of collaboration, his playing is continually evolving and spontaneous without losing its roots in the traditional piano styles of Atlantic Canada, New England and Scotland. He has appeared at major festivals across North America and Europe including the Newport Folk Festival, Celtic Connections in Glasgow, Celtic Colours in Cape Breton, the Orkney Folk Festival, and has recorded, performed or otherwise collaborated with such artists as Natalie MacMaster, Darol Anger, Seamus Egan, Alasdair Fraser and many more.

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