Maeve Gilchrist

Name: Maeve Gilchrist
Start: 2026-06-08T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-08T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Teatr Wielki - Polish National Opera

took place · 8 Jun 2026

Teatr Wielki - Polish National Opera, Warsaw, Poland

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Maeve Gilchrist — Teatr Wielki - Polish National Opera, Warsaw

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Scottish harpist Maeve Gilchrist performs with Pakistani vocalist Arooj Aftab. A meeting of two artists blending traditional soundscapes with contemporary approaches to music.

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About: Maeve Gilchrist

Maeve Gilchrist is a Scottish-American harpist working at the intersection of jazz and world music. She is known for her innovative approach to the Celtic harp, blending it with improvisation and diverse musical traditions. She has collaborated with numerous prominent musicians internationally.

Recent shows

Apr 1, 2023 The Point Church, Knoxville (US)
Jan 19, 2023 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow (GB)
Apr 10, 2022 George Watson's College, Edinburgh (GB)

About: Arooj Aftab

Arooj Aftab is a Pakistani-American singer and composer based in New York, known for blending Urdu classical and Sufi vocal traditions with ambient and jazz-influenced arrangements. Her 2021 album Vulture Prince brought her international recognition, and she won a Grammy Award for Best Global Music Performance in 2022. Her music is characterised by ethereal vocals and sparse, meditative soundscapes.

Recent shows

Jun 24, 2026 Usher Hall, Edinburgh (GB)
Jun 22, 2026 Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham (GB)
Jun 20, 2026 The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester (GB)

About the venue: Teatr Wielki - Polish National Opera

Teatr Wielki – Polish National Opera is one of the largest opera houses in the world, located on Plac Teatralny in the heart of Warsaw. Built in the neoclassical style and inaugurated in 1833, it was largely destroyed during World War II and meticulously reconstructed, reopening in 1965. It hosts grand opera and ballet productions and is the premier lyric stage in Poland.

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