Cath Connelly – Celtic Harpist

Cath has been sharing and teaching the art of the Celtic harp for many years. She has developed an extensive repertoire of harp music from Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Very much in tune with the origins of this delightful instrument, Cath’s repertoire includes songs from the beginnings of Celtic musical expression to more modern compositions. She has composed contemporary arrangements for many well-known songs, as well as creating many of her own melodies.

Cath has been playing the Celtic harp professionally since 1998. She is very much in demand for weddings, concerts, conferences and workshops throughout Australia. To complement her music, Cath’s performances often include stories, in true Celtic fashion, describing Celtic traditions, music and folklore.

In 2004 Cath released her first album, Song Line, Thin Place. This CD - in collaboration with Greg Hunt on fiddle and mandolin - is a hauntingly beautiful collection of traditional and original Celtic arrangements.

In 2006 the duo re-named themselves Liminality, and in March 2007 released their second album, Invocation.  Cath and Greg are agreed that this CD has taken their collaboration to another level - even more sublime and mature than the last one !  
For more information about this album, click here.

November 2008 saw the release of Cath and Greg's third album, Angels We Have Heard.  This Christmas Album provides the soothing balm that is often needed at this frantic time of year.

Cath's Live album also appeared in 2008.  A delightful blend of harp music and lively conversation makes the listener feel they are in the intimate experience of sitting at one of Cath's performances.

When not performing, composing or teaching the Celtic harp, Cath leads workshops and seminars on spirituality.  She has just completed her Master of Arts (Spirituality) Degree through the Melbourne College of Divinity which frees up more time for walking her two Golden Retriever dogs in Melbourne's Dandenong Ranges, or playing in the vegetable garden at her home on the outskirts of Melbourne, Victoria.  If you are wandering around the Ranges, you might catch Cath in the back yard where she is in the process of constructing a formidable chook house!

Contact details :
email cathy@cathy.com.au