During a concert, Elandir takes you on a journey through Ireland - in a way that even the best travel agency in the world could not.
Traditional melodies, songs and their own compositions - played with virtuosity on acoustic instruments from the purest Irish tradition. Elandir's repertoire will sweep you away - in your heart and in your feet. Voices, violins, flutes, guitar and bouzouki interweave to create authentic and captivating music.
But don't be fooled: Elandir is far more than just dance tunes and a pub atmosphere that smells of old beer. It is also the deep emotion of a music that is rooted in the history of its country - a music full of beauty and nostalgia.
Founded in 1999, the band unites six musicians from Switzerland and Ireland:
- Kirsten Perritaz (vocals, violin, accordion)
- Vanessa Loerkens (violin, vocals)
- Johannes Perritaz (Irish flute, whistle)
- Jim Mouchet (mandola, guitar)
- Christophe Paul (bouzouki, guitar)
- Jean-Baptiste Buisson (Bodhrán)
With a passion for Irish music and over twenty years of stage experience in various projects, they share their enthusiasm with a huge (and infectious!) pleasure with their audience.
An experience that you should definitely (re)discover!