Rhythm Nation: Cora Venus Lunny

The virtuoso violinist picks the ten tracks that mean the most to them

Cora Venus Lunny: ‘This is music to soothe and uplift.’ Picture: Stephen Sheridan

Next Friday will be Ireland’s 16th Culture Night. For obvious reasons, it should also be one of the most special. Among the many Irish musicians scheduled to perform for the first time in more than 18 months is virtuoso violinist Cora Venus Lunny, who can be seen at Dublin’s Hugh Lane Gallery as part of its An Evening of Art event.

Lunny’s latest release is Folding, an album of compositions inspired by the Dun Laoghaire ...