Chris Thile with special guest Aoife O’Donovan
Join us for a whimsical, genre-crossing musical performance.
MacArthur Fellow and virtuosic mandolinist, composer and vocalist Chris Thile performs with singer-songwriter Aoife O'Donovan. Thile is known for his work in the acoustic trio Nickel Creek, the bluegrass quintet Punch Brothers and the radio variety show Live from Here. Weaving through classical, rock, jazz and bluegrass styles, Thile transcends the borders of conventional genres to create a new music aesthetic.
Recognized for her ethereal voice and substantive songwriting, Aoife O'Donovan is also known for her collaborations. Called "a vocalist of unerring instinct" by The New York Times, O'Donovan is one of the most sought after vocalists and songwriters of her generation and her career has allowed her to collaborate with some of the most eminent names in music across a wide variety of genres.