Winner of Quebec’s prestigious OPUS Prize for Album of the Year, "Traditional Québécois Music," Traverse is a musical journey into the heart of traditional fiddle music that resonates with nuance and vitality. On Thursday, May 28, this deeply talented trio from north of the border brings their music to the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor.

With Laura Risk on fiddle, Nicholas Williams of Genticorum on accordion and flute, and Rachel Aucoin of Eloise & Co on piano, Traverse has been called “Gorgeous, refreshing” raving The Guardian, while Songlines calls their music “mature, dignified and rewarding.” The trio draw from their deep immersion into traditional musical communities, from Montreal to the Gaspé via Scotland, as well as a curiosity towards innovation and exploration. The result is “melodically memorable, beautifully played, heart-lifting music, full of intelligence, delicacy and detail” according to Roots World. All three musicians have been deeply involved with traditional Québécois music for decades. Together, they play with knife’s-edge precision and a rare intuitive connection that draws audiences into a riveting musical experience.

Advance discounted tickets for Traverse are $20 available directly from the box office at 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, or by calling 207-633-5159. Regular tickets are $25 and available online at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and on the day of the show. The concert is at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening for seating at 7pm. The concert is sponsored thanks to generous support from the Imhof/Mikkelsen family.