Fionnuala Sherry facts for kids
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Fionnuala Sherry
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| Born | 20 September 1962 Naas, County Kildare, Ireland |
| Genres | New-age music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Violin, vocals |
| Years active | 1984–present |
Fionnuala Sherry, born on September 20, 1962, is a talented Irish musician. She plays the violin and also sings. Fionnuala is famous for being one half of the music group Secret Garden. Her partner in the group is Norwegian musician Rolf Løvland.
In 1995, their group Secret Garden won the Eurovision Song Contest 1995. They won with a beautiful song called "Nocturne," which was mostly played on instruments. Secret Garden has released many popular albums. These albums have even reached the top 10 on Billboard's new-age music charts. Fionnuala also released her own solo album, Songs from Before, in 2010.
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About Fionnuala Sherry
Fionnuala Sherry started playing the violin when she was eight years old. She moved to Dublin at age fifteen to continue her music studies. She graduated with high honors from the College of Music at Trinity College, Dublin.
Early Career and Collaborations
Fionnuala began her professional music career with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. She played with them for ten years. She has worked with many famous musicians. These include The Chieftains, Sinéad O'Connor, Van Morrison, and Bono. She also played on music for Hollywood movies. Some of these films include A Room with a View and The Mask.
Fionnuala uses a special violin for her performances and recordings. It is an English violin made in 1790 by John Edward Betts. She uses a Hill bow with it.
Other Projects
Fionnuala Sherry has also created and hosted a children's television show about music. This show was broadcast on Irish national television. She came up with the idea for the show herself.
In 2010, she released her solo album, Songs from Before, in Ireland. The album was later released in the United States and Canada in 2011.
Personal Life
Fionnuala Sherry married Bernard Doyle, who is a businessman, in 2010.
Overcoming Challenges
In February 2015, Fionnuala broke both of her arms after a fall in Dublin. This was a very serious injury for a musician. However, she was determined to get back to playing.
After having more than one operation, Fionnuala began scheduling concerts again in late 2015. She started touring again in 2016. Because of this serious injury, she has sometimes felt nervous before performing on stage.
In early 2019, Fionnuala was diagnosed with breast cancer during a routine check-up. This led to her canceling a worldwide tour. Doctors removed an aggressive tumor with two surgeries. She then had radiation treatment and took a special medicine for a year.
