The Leprechaun Suite was inspired by Elizabeth Ann Raddie — "Ruey" — a lifelong friend of the composer from Northern Ireland. Ruey's deep love for music and poetry, combined with her unconventional sense of humour and her affection for Bing Crosby and Doris Day, served as the creative spark for this work. To the composer, Ruey is a four-leaf clover: a symbol of rare and cherished friendship.
Sylvia Rickard (b. 1937, Toronto) began piano studies at age seven and earned a BA in French, Russian, and German from UBC in 1959. After living in several countries and an eleven-year break from music, she returned to composition through private lessons with Jean Coulthard, leading to prize-winning works, CBC radio broadcasts, and performances across Canada. In 1999 she was invited as the first resident composer at the Casalmaggiore International Chamber Music Festival in Italy. She is an Associate Composer of the Canadian Music Centre.
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