Seán Ó Riada (Irish: [ˈʃaːnˠ oː ˈɾˠiəd̪ˠə]; born John Reidy; 1 August 1931 – 3 October 1971) was an Irish composer and arranger of Irish traditional music. Through his incorporation of modern and traditional techniques he became the single most influential figure in the revival of Irish traditional music during the 1960s.

Ó Riada, Seán (John Reidy) (1931–71), composer, was born John Reidy on 1 August 1931 in Cork city, the first child of Seán and Julia Reidy (née Creedon). A second child, Louise, was born in 1935.

Jul 1, 2021 · Seán Ó Riada was the founder of the modern school (the authentic ancient-style of playing) Irish folk music. Between 1961 and 1969 Ó Riada was leader of a Celtic Chamber Orchestra called Ceoltóirí Chualann.

Sean O'Riada was the founder of the modern school (which is to say, the authentic ancient-style of playing) Irish folk music. Between 1961 and 1969 Ó Riada was leader of a "Celtic chamber orchestra" called Ceoltóirí Chualann.

6 days ago · Though Seán Ó Riada almost singlehandedly changed the course of Irish traditional music, few people today fully appreciate his massive legacy. The founder of the modern school of Irish folk music, Ó Riada became the driving force in …

Jul 29, 2021 · Seán Ó Riada passed away at a tragically young age, but left an incredible legacy as one of 20th Century Ireland’s most significant cultural figures. To mark his 90th birthday,...

Oct 1, 2011 · Ó Riada died at the age of 40, having shaken the foundations of traditional music. In his film scores he unearthed a stateliness in Irish music that had hitherto been...