Biography

Deirdre Starr was born in London to Irish parents. She studied classical music from the age of six, studying piano, flute and voice. Haunting and emotive are two words that could be used to describe Deirdre’s musical style. Her rich blend of material ranges from traditional ‘sean nos’ (unaccompanied songs) through to contemporary songs, arranged for voice and piano. Now performing in a duo or trio setting, she performs regularly in Europe and was invited to perform for the acclaimed live music programme ‘Matinee der Liedersanger’ hosted by Jan Reichow for WDR-5 Radio (Germany). Her recordings include works produced by Trevor Hutchinson (Lunasa), Jon Mark (Mark-Almond Band) and Johannes Wohlleben (Peregrina Music) at the Bauer Studios, Ludwigsburg, Germany. As well as touring, she has performed in Ireland, Austria and Slovakia with Tale of the Gael - a vibrant and unusual mix of personalities from the world of Irish music, all with their own distinct musical profiles and backgrounds. Currently, she performs with her long-time bassist and musical partner, David Leahy, and flautist Robert Tobin.