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Limerick s Live 95 Search By Live95 News Team Music played at the ceremony was composed by an honorary Limerick man. Patrick Cassidy, although not a Limerick native, lived here for years, graduated from University of Limerick and his mother, sister and brother are all based in Limeirck. His piece entitled Proclamation was performed by violinist Patricia Treacy from County Louth. On having his composition performed at the inauguration, Patrick said it was a huge honour. ‘I was delighted when Patricia let me know that she would be playing ‘Proclamation’ at this historic event. She previously performed this piece during the 1916 Centenary Commemorations when President Michael D. Higgins laid a wreath to honour those who fought and died in the Rising at the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin.’ ....
2021-01-21T12:34:00+00:00 The violin, valued at just under $4 million, was played by the Irish violinist Patricia Treacy A rare Stradivari violin was loaned for a performance during President Joseph R. Biden’s inaugural mass yesterday at St Matthew’s Cathedral. The violin, made by the legendary Antonio’s son, Omobono, was played by the Irish violinist Patricia Treacy, who performed ‘The Proclamation’ and ‘On Eagle’s Wing’ via video recording from Chicago’s St Patrick’s Church in accordance with heightened security procedures. Treacy hails from the same part of Ireland as Joe Biden’s ancestors: County Louth. Valued at just under $4 million USD, the violin, which previously belonged to violinist Jesse Cecci for almost 50 years, is now up for purchase for only the third time since 1963. Omobono Stradivari made the violin under the direction of his father, Antonio, in Cremona, Italy circa 1700, during his father’s coveted ‘Golden Period.� ....
A look back at Biden s long journey to the White House Updated / Wednesday, 20 Jan 2021 14:13 Eleanor Burnhill looks at the background of the new President Joe Biden and how he might use today s scaled back inauguration to re-connect with some traditions from the past. Considering he will be sworn into office at the US Capitol, where extraordinary scenes played out during the storming of the building on 6 January last, this was never going to be an easy transition to power for new US President Joe Biden. Central Washington is an armed fortress, fenced off with razor wire and surrounded by 25,000 National Guard troops, already providing a stark contrast to previous inaugurations when the United States capital erupted in days of celebration. ....
Louth violinist performing at Joe Biden s inauguration today Reporter: ); Violinist Patricia Treacy, from Blackrock, Co Louth will perform at the inauguration of President Joe Biden today. Patricia chose to play ‘Proclamation’ from leading Irish composer, Patrick Cassidy. Patrick originally composed for the 1916 Centenary but today it will sound against the famous backdrop of the US Capitol in Washington as Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. Leading Irish composer, Patrick Cassidy, a former attendee at the University of Limerick, will have his song, Proclamation played at the inauguration of Joe Biden in Washington DC today. ....
University of Limerick graduate composer to have song performed at Joe Biden inauguration Reporter: ); Leading Irish composer, Patrick Cassidy, a former attendee at the University of Limerick, will have his song, Proclamation played at the inauguration of Joe Biden in Washington DC today. Violinist Patricia Treacy, from Blackrock, Co Louth was invited to perform at the inauguration of President Joe Biden and chose to play ‘Proclamation’, which Patrick originally composed for the 1916 Centenary. Cassidy graduated from the University of Limerick with a BSC in Applied Maths in 1985 before moving to Los Angelus, where he resides today. The talented composer was the recipient of Alumni Award in 2007 for his Outstanding Contribution to Culture/Arts. ....