“This is the cello as you've never heard it before.  Ilse de Ziah takes traditional Irish melodies and gives them a deep and fabulous transformation.  Sometimes rock ballad, sometimes irresistibly foot stomping, Ilse's solo show is utterly captivating and moreish.  Best of all are her own arrangements of the slow Irish airs - love songs and laments - sonorous and aching on her mellow instrument.  The cello produces melody and harmony so that sometimes you think you're listening to a whole band.  At other times a single haunting line says all that music can ever say.  Through it all Ilse's vibrant personality carries you along and transports you to a magically emerald musical landscape.”