Culture Night
Friday, 19th September 2025
The Secret Melodies of Trees
A Live Performance with Harpist
Ursula Burns
Ursula Burns, a Belfast-born harpist and composer, is renowned for her distinctive harping style, blending Celtic and global influences. On Culture Night at Mulranny Arts, Ursula will perform selections from her critically acclaimed instrumental album, The Secret Melodies of Trees (released October 2024), alongside recent compositions and a new song inspired by Achill Island.
Time: 8pm
Place: The Oratory, The Old Convent, Mulranny, Co. Mayo - F28 F8N8
Tickets: Free - Limited Seating - Please book your seat here.
“A timeless masterpiece of contemporary music”
Os Garotos de Liverpool (BRAZIL)
“instrumental mastery is at its peak”
InfoMusic (FRANCE)
"redefines the limits of harp music"
Musik Galexie GERMANY
"a display of the artist’s tremendous talents as a harpist"
Obscure Sound USA
"an ingenious artist who has forged a dreamlike vision based on the harp"
End Sessions MEXICO
"moving, ethereal, enveloping and magical, but above all magnetic
and revitalizing"
Carousel CHILE
"The angelic sound that Burns creates transcends decades"
Rising Artists LOS ANGELES
"an album that will stand the test of time"
FVMusic Blog
"the possibilities of such an instrument as the harp have been revealed with even greater force"
Indi Dock LONDON
"spectacular experience, the neatness of her work is indispensable"
Daniel Records MEXICO
"careful craftsmanship and raw, emotive playing"
Music and Entertainers CANADA
"innovative and deeply connected to tradition. Melody"
Maven FRANCE
“A transcendent work of art”
EuphonyBlognet (USA)
“With The Secret Melodies of Trees, Ursula Burns asserts herself as one of the most captivating artists on the contemporary music scene.”
Iggy Mag FRANCE
