Úna Palliser

Una Palliser
Born
Úna Palliser

Cork, Ireland
GenresClassical, Balkan, Rock, Irish Folk
Occupationmusician
Instrumentsviolin, viola, voice, strohviol, piano, accordion
Years active2002–present

Úna Palliser is an Irish-born, London-based violinist, violist, singer and multi-instrumentalist who as well as being classically trained, is recognised for her proficiency in many musical genres, including rock, jazz, Balkan and Irish folk. She has performed as guest soloist with London Chamber Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, Prague Pilsen Philharmonic Orchestra, and many high profile artists including Shakira, A. R. Rahman, Leona Lewis, Terrafolk and Otis Taylor and as the Irish folk singer on several film and television soundtracks, including Mo Ghile Mear on the Specsavers 'Collie Wobble' advertisement. Herself (film), Obi-Wan Kenobi (TV series), My Mother and Other Strangers and Kat and Alfie: Redwater. Palliser became a member of the Balanescu Quartet in 2023