String Sessions

String Sessions with Áine Delaney & Maria Ryan was born from a deep love of strings and their ability to bring emotion and life to a song. From the delicate warmth of a single violin to the rich depth of a full arrangement, Áine and Maria create beautiful, expressive string parts that feel natural and immersive. With Kealan Kenny behind the desk, every note is captured with warmth and clarity, ensuring the strings sit perfectly in the mix—recorded with top-tier gear at artist-friendly rates.

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Áine Delaney – Arranger & Orchestrator

.Áine has arranged for the New York Philharmonic, RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Cork Opera House, and Sounds from a Safe Harbour. She has arranged or worked with Grammy-winners Maria Schneider and Rob Moose, alongside U2, Bruce Hornsby, Leif Vollebekk, Soak, Sean Carey, Mike Lewis, the Staves, Wallis Bird, Sarah Hickey, and Memorial—creating lush, detailed string arrangements across genres

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Maria Ryan – Violinist

Maria is an accomplished violinist who has performed with Crash Ensemble, Irish National Opera, Celtic Woman, and the Cork Opera House Orchestra. She has recorded and toured with Lisa Hannigan, Bell X1, and Saint Sister, bringing a unique blend of classical precision and contemporary expression to every project.

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Kealan Kenny – Recording Engineer

Kealan is a recording engineer, musician, and producer who has worked with Youth (Killing Joke, Paul McCartney, The Verve)Pa Sheehy, Toucan and more. With a high-end recording setup, he ensures that every session sounds polished, warm, and full of character, capturing the strings in a way that feels alive in the mix.

With Áine’s arrangements, Maria’s expressive playing, and Kealan’s recording expertise, String Sessions provides rich, emotive string recordings that add depth, warmth, and nostalgia to any project—without breaking the budget.