National Concert Hall Summer Programme 2015 by National Concert Hall

National Concert Hall Summer Programme 2015

www.nch.ie 01 417 0000 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2

BLOOD & THE MOON A PROVOCATION ON YEATS 13 | 14 SEPTEMBER 2015

Featuring:

Anna Calvi, Sam Amidon, Robert Forster, Nico Muhly, Cathal Coughlan, Justin Vivian Bond, Pat McCabe, Adrian Crowley, Benedict SchlepperConnolly, Thomas Bartlett aka Doveman Film imaging by Tom Kalin A unique event curated by Thomas Bartlett aka Doveman for which he invited artists he knows and artists he has never met to make new songs and music from the work of WB Yeats. Folk, art rock, and classical music meet cabaret and film spanning four decades and three continents to create a provocation on Yeats. Tickets: €37.50, €32.50

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Contents Welcome 2 July at a glance 4 August at a glance 18 Forthcoming Events 32 Learning through music 40 Booking, General Information and Seating Plan 46

Patron Michael D. Higgins President of Ireland The National Concert Hall is supported by Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

Resident at the National Concert Hall RTĂ&#x2030; National Symphony Orchestra Chamber Choir Ireland Irish Baroque Orchestra Music Network

Welcome The summer season is nothing if not eclectic, ranging from our resident RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra to Ladysmith Black Mambazo, from Bryn Terfel to The High Kings, Beethoven to Fats Waller. So something for every musical taste! In July the National Concert Hall is delighted to present two iconic American female singer songwriters, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Emmylou Harris, and to host a special tribute to another, Carole King and her landmark 1971 album Tapestry. In August a special series ‘This must be the place’ features three significant but very different contemporary artists; Marc Almond (August 1), Sun Kil Moon (August 6) and Keaton Henson (August 15). The RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra completes its Beethoven Piano Concerto series with Michael McHale playing the Concerto No. 4 (July 3) and Hugh Tinney performing the Emperor concerto (July 10) and then rounds off its year before heading off on its well-earned annual holidays with an evening of Movie Classics (July 24). This sets the scene nicely for the RTÉ Concert Orchestra to take up Friday evening residence in August , with the great Welsh baritone Bryn Terfel kicking things off on July 31 in a series that also includes Marti Pellow (August 14) and two nights in the company of John Wilson celebrating the music of Hollywood legend John Williams (August 21 & 22). RTÉ’s Tuesday lunchtime orchestral concerts are a staple of the Hall’s summer programme, offering our audiences an hour of popular classics in the company of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra in July and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra in August. Also at lunchtime, on Thursdays during August, the talented young Irish musicians that comprise Ensemble Avalon present a series of four concerts in the John Field Room.

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Young musicians are also to the fore on July 12 when the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland presents its Summer Proms and the National Concert Hall is proud to launch a new initiative for emerging professional musicians in August, SinfoNua, which gives two performances under David Brophy with guest soprano Celine Byrne on August 12 and 14. Other summer highlights include the exhilarating Ladysmith Black Mambazo from South Africa (July 2); a colourful fiesta of Mexican music and dance (July 4) and American jazz musician Jason Moran presenting his inimitable tribute to fellow jazz legend Fats Waller (August 12). As August draws to a close, the National Concert Hall’s International Concert Season 2015/16 launches with the first visit to Ireland of Norway’s Bergen Philharmonic, one of the world’s oldest orchestras, this year celebrating its 250th anniversary and which comes to Dublin direct from the BBC Proms in London. Finally, as we head into autumn, we can look forward not only to the other delights in the International Concert Season but also to a special weekend celebrating W.B. Yeats, the start of the RTÉ NSO season and a host of great artists across all musical genres, from St. Etienne (September 8) to star violinist Nicola Benedetti (September 30). The National Concert Hall itself enters an exciting phase this Summer as work will start on the refurbishment of the Kevin Barry Room as a dedicated 130 seat Recital Room, with other ancillary facilities and services, due to be completed by Easter 2016. The first part of a major development programme, the new space will allow us to offer you, our audience, an ever more varied, exciting and engaging programme.

Simon Taylor, CEO

JULY-AUGUST 2015

MA Main Auditorium JFR John Field Room

July

Sunday

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday 1 MA 8pm Anne O’Byrne and Friends

6 Therese Fahy Masterclasses 6 Pre-school & Primary Teacher Training

7 MA 1.05pm RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Summer Lunchtime Series 7 Therese Fahy Masterclasses

12 MA 3pm National Youth Orchestra of Ireland Summer Proms

13 Songschool

19 MA 8pm An Evening with Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell

20 Junior Songschool

21 MA 1.05pm RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Summer Lunchtime Series

27 JFR 8pm HJ Lim, piano

29 JFR 1pm Seminar With Composer Bill Whelan 29 JFR 8pm An Evening With Orla Fallon

8 JFR 8pm Eamon Keane In Concert

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Fiesta Mexicana

Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

2 MA 8pm ESB Live: Ladysmith Black Mambazo

3 JFR 1.05pm From Broadway to Hollywood 3 MA 8pm RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Summer Evening Series

4 JFR 1.05pm Guitar Festival of Ireland: GuitaRIAM 4 MA 8pm Fiesta Mexicana

9 MA 8pm The High Kings

10 JFR 1.05pm More Good Old Days of The Theatre Royal 10 MA 8pm RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Summer Evening Series

11 MA 8pm Mary Chapin Carpenter

17 JFR 1.05pm From Havana to Buenos Aires 17 MA 8pm Art of The Song: Carole King’s Tapestry 24 JFR 1.05pm Kevin Fitzpatrick Chopin Valses (Complete) 24 MA 8pm Movie Classics with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

Bryn Terfel

31 JFR 1.05pm Kathleen Ferrier: A Life in Music 31 MA 8pm RTÉ Concert Orchestra Signature Series: Bryn Terfel

25 MA 8pm The Nina In Me Karen Underwood

JULY 2015

Anne O’Byrne and Friends Wednesday 1 July 8pm MA Works by Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, Kern, Ellington and more. A homecoming concert by Irish soprano Anne O’Byrne and friends including The Guinness Choir, and Lismorahaun Singers, raising funds for ISPCC Childline and the Dublin Simon Community. Join them for a diverse evening of vocal, choral and instrumental music. Tickets: ¤35, ¤30, ¤25, ¤20 Discounts available Presented by Anne O’Byrne Supporting ISPCC Childline and the Dublin Simon Community

ESB LIVE: Ladysmith Black Mambazo Thursday 2 July 8pm MA Ladysmith Black Mambazo celebrate over fifty years of music. The joyous and uplifting musical voices of Ladysmith Black Mambazo have married the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiments of gospel music. Tickets: ¤50, ¤45 Presented by the National Concert Hall

ESB LIVE: Ladysmith Black Mambazo

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From Broadway to Hollywood Friday 3 July 1:05pm JFR

GuitaRIAM Saturday 4 July 1:05pm JFR

Svetlana Rudenko piano Dara MacMahon mezzo-soprano

Directed by Marion Hyland

Popular mezzo-soprano, Dara MacMahon, joins forces with award-winning pianist, Svetlana Rudenko, to bring you on a musical journey to America with songs from Broadway shows and Hollywood movies to include works from Bernstein, Copland, Rachmaninoff and Gershwin. Tickets: ¤16 (Concessions: ¤14) Presented by Songscapes

The programme will include works from J.S. Bach, Isaac Albeniz, Roland Dyens and Stepan Rak. The Royal Irish Academy of Music guitar ensemble have been making their mark as a, cutting-edge guitar ensemble performing some of the most enterprising works for larger ensemble. Tickets: ¤15 Discounts and concessions available Presented by Guitar Festival of Ireland

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Summer Evening Series Friday 3 July 8pm MA RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Michael McHale piano Ciaran McAuley conductor Bodley A small white cloud drifts over Ireland Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 Copland Symphony No. 3 Tickets: ¤35, ¤32, ¤26, ¤20, ¤12 Concessions available Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

Michael McHale

JULY 2015

Fiesta Mexicana Ballet Folclórico Universidad de Guadalajara Saturday 4 July 8pm MA

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Summer Lunchtime Series Tuesday 7 July 1.05pm MA

Bringing alive the history of Mexico, the joyous dance steps of men and women echoes in your ears.

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Elaine Clark violin Gavin Maloney conductor Presented by Niall Carroll, RTÉ lyric fm

With 24 dancers, 14 singers and a Mariachi band live, enjoy the spirit of Mexico in this spellbinding performance. Tickets: ¤25, ¤20 Discounts available Presented by the National Concert Hall Versión 1 in association with the Embassy of Mexico in Ireland

Berlioz Hungarian March from The Damnation of Faust Rachmaninov Vocalise Debussy Clair de Lune (orch. Stokowski) Ravel Tzigane Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 1 Johann Strauss II Éljen á Magyar! Polka Tickets: ¤12 ¤5 lunch special in the John Field Room (Any sandwich or wrap with a tea or coffee) Subject to availability. Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

Fiesta Mexicana

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Eamon Keane In Concert Wednesday 8 July 8pm JFR Pianist, singer-songwriter and composer Eamon Keane returns to the John Field Room. Eamon’s songs like Hang The Moon combine with stunning piano playing and contemporary classics. Eamon’s warmth and charisma make his concerts an experience not to be missed. Tickets: ¤20 Presented by Eamon Keane The High Kings Thursday 9 July 8pm MA The High Kings, the true heirs of Ireland’s folk heritage, return to the National Concert Hall for one night only. Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey and Darren Holden take the stage to lead you in an unforgettable night of Irish Folk classics. Tickets: ¤30, ¤25, ¤20 Discounts available Presented by Ard Ri Entertainments

More Good Old Days of the Theatre Royal Friday 10 July 1:05pm JFR Dara MacMahon mezzo-soprano Gerry Noonan baritone Pauline Cooper piano Conor Doyle narrator Take a trip down memory lane to remember the iconic Theatre Royal. Using photographs and archival footage, enjoy songs and stories about the Royal and some of its performers. Tickets: ¤16 (Concessions and Friends of the National Concert Hall : ¤13) Presented by All Era Music

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Summer Evening Series Friday 10 July 8pm MA RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Hugh Tinney piano Gavin Maloney conductor Deane Samara (RTÉ commission) Sibelius Symphony No. 7 Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5, The Emperor The RTÉ NSO’s focus on Beethoven’s piano concertos and Irish pianists come gloriously together with the rapturous Fifth Concerto. Tickets: ¤35, ¤32, ¤26, ¤20, ¤12 Limited concessions available Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

Hugh Tinney

JULY 2015

Mary Chapin Carpenter Saturday 11 July 8pm MA

From Havana to Buenos Aires Friday 17 July 1:05pm JFR

With support from Bella Hardy

Ann Liebeck soprano Marcos Madrigal piano

Five-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and 2012 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Mary Chapin Carpenter will return to Dublin for an intimate performance as part of her 2015 Acoustic World Tour. Tickets: ¤35, ¤30, ¤25 Presented by the National Concert Hall

The brilliant young prize-winning Cuban pianist will join international opera singer Ann Liebeck in an exciting programme of songs, tangos and solo piano music by Cuba’s answer to George Gershwin - Ernesto Lecuona and Argentina’s musical genius Astor Piazzolla. Tickets: ¤15 (Concessions: ¤12.50) Sponsored by www.printbureau.ie Presented by Latin Rediscovery

National Youth Orchestra of Ireland Summer Proms Sunday 12 July 3pm MA The National Youth Orchestra of Ireland Kees Bakels conductor Martin Johnson cello Debussy La mer Elgar Cello Concerto Tchaikovsky Sleeping Beauty Join the 104-strong National Youth Orchestra of Ireland, conducted by internationally renowned Dutch conductor Kees Bakels. Tickets: ¤18 Concessions and discounts available Presented by The National Youth Orchestra of Ireland

Art of the Song Carole King’s Tapestry Friday 17 July 8pm MA Tapestry is the second album by singer-songwriter Carole King. It is one of the best-selling albums of all time, selling 25 million copies worldwide. Following its sell-out debut, Art of the Song returns with a new interpretation of this classic by leading Irish artists. Tickets: ¤25 Presented by the National Concert Hall

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Mary Chapin Carpenter

JULY 2015

An Evening with Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell Sunday 19 July 8pm MA Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell play the National Concert Hall in support of their new album The Traveling Kind (Nonesuch), the follow-up to the Grammy Award-winning, Old Yellow Moon. Tickets: ¤65, ¤55, ¤45 Presented by the National Concert Hall

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Summer Lunchtime Series Tuesday 21 July 1:05pm MA RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Bethan Watkeys horn Connor Palliser conductor Presenter George Hamilton, RTÉ lyric fm Schubert Overture Rosamunde Mozart Horn Concerto No. 4 Strauss By the Beautiful Blue Danube Suppé Overture Light Cavalry Tickets: ¤12 ¤5 lunch special in the John Field Room (Any sandwich or wrap with a tea or coffee) Subject to availability. Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

Bethan Watkeys

Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell

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MARC SUN KIL KEATON ALMOND MOON HENSON In one of the most exciting announcements of the summer the National Concert Hall launches ‘This Must Be the Place’; a series of special concerts by iconic, independent and influential artists. Tickets from €30 www.nch.ie 01 417 0000

JULY 2015

Kevin Fitzpatrick Chopin Valses (Complete) Friday 24 July 1:05pm JFR

Movie Classics with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Friday 24 July 8pm MA

Kevin Fitzpatrick plays the delectable 19 Valses of Fredrick Chopin. This should be a lunchtime of joy, pathos and zest as expressed in these beautiful tone poems. The Valses are surely the most popular and enjoyable works of this great composer.

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra David Arnold conductor Presented by Dave Fanning, RTÉ 2fm

Tickets: ¤18 Discounts available Presented by Kevin Fitzpatrick

Indulge in the romance of iconic scores from legendary Oscar winners to modern classics, including Gone with the Wind, Moulin Rouge, West Side Story, Star Wars, Superman and lots more! Tickets: ¤40, ¤32, ¤25, ¤15 Limited concessions available Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

The Nina in Me Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood Saturday 25 July 8pm MA Nina Simone’s songbook was first explored by Karen Underwood when this intimate, confessional show emerged to become a hugely popular hit in a national tour which included the Olympia Theatre, the Spiegeltent, and Cork Opera House. Tickets: ¤25, ¤22.50, ¤20 Presented by Gerry Barnes

Karen Underwood

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HJ Lim, piano Monday 27 July 8pm JFR An evening of Bach and Ravel HJ Lim is a pianist of extraordinary imagination and vision; an artist who has won praise for refreshing and rediscovering the pinnacles of the piano repertoire, balancing all of these talents with an undeniable flair and virtuosity. Tickets: ¤25 Concessions and discounts available Presented by Dublin International Piano Festival & Summer Academy

Renowned Composer Bill Whelan Seminar Wednesday 29 July 1pm JFR Bill Whelan with Students of the Dublin International Piano Festival & Summer Academy Join us for an engaging seminar on “Composition, Improvisation - Who has the rights and does it matter?” The seminar will include a Q & A period. Tickets: ¤15 Concessions and discounts available Presented by Dublin International Piano Festival & Summer Academy

An Evening With Orla Fallon Wednesday 29 July 8pm JFR Orla Fallon, Harp and vocals with band HJ Lim

Former founder member of internationally acclaimed group Celtic Woman, Orla Fallon presents an evening of music, song and storytelling, featuring songs from her Celtic Woman days and from her hugely successful PBS Show “My Land”. Tickets: ¤20 (Concessions: ¤15) Presented by Orla Fallon

JULY 2015

Kathleen Ferrier: A Life in Music Friday 31 July 1:05PM JFR Raphaela Mangan contralto Niall Kinsella piano Described as ‘an evocative and genuine tribute’ by the Sunday Business Post, Irish contralto Raphaela Mangan and pianist Niall Kinsella reprise their concert in celebration of the life of the great English singer Kathleen Ferrier. Tickets: ¤15 (Concessions: ¤12) Concessions and discounts available Presented by Irish Songmakers

RTÉ Concert Orchestra Signature Series: Bryn Terfel Friday 31 July 8pm MA RTÉ Concert Orchestra Bryn Terfel Gareth Jones conductor Following his rapturously received sold-out concert in 2013, the operatic king with the ‘booming voice’ returns for one performance only. One of the most sought-after international voices, Terfel has won two Grammy Awards and four Classical Brit Awards and has left a trail of standing ovations from the Metropolitan Opera to Sydney Opera House. Tickets: ¤69.50, ¤49.50, ¤39.50 Presented by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

Bryn Terfel

RAYMOND GUBBAY presents

RAY McVAY directs the UK’s greatest big band in a nostalgic concert of fabulous forties music and classic wartime chart toppers.

St. Louis Blues March Moonlight Serenade Little Brown Jug Tuxedo Junction In the Mood Chattanooga Choo Choo Pennsylvania 65000 String of Pearls With Classic Hits celebrating the 100th anniversary of the world’s most loved singer FRANK SINATRA

New York New York Come Fly With Me Mack the Knife Strangers in the Night For Once in My Life My Way I’ve Got You Under My Skin PLUS A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO THE BIG BANDS COLIN ANTHONY CATHERINE SYKES RAY WORDSWORTH THE UPTOWN HALL GANG THE MOONLIGHT SERENADERS The Orchestra will perform the second half of the concert in the World War II uniforms of the US Army Air Force.

Saturday 24 October at 8.00pm

National Concert Hall – Dublin Box Office

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JULY-AUGUST 2015

MA Main Auditorium JFR John Field Room

August Marc Almond

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

4 MA 1.05pm RTÉ Concert Orchestra Summer Lunchtime Series

11 MA 1.05pm RTÉ Concert Orchestra Summer Lunchtime Series 11 JFR 8pm Paganini to Piazzolla

12 MA 1.05pm SinfoNua; Celine Byrne, soprano; David Brophy, conductor 12 MA 8pm Perspectives 2015: Jason Moran’s Fats Waller Dance Party

18 MA 1.05pm RTÉ Concert Orchestra Summer Lunchtime Series

23 JFR 12.15pm Musical Picnic

25 MA 1.05pm RTÉ Concert Orchestra Summer Lunchtime Series 25 JFR 8pm Eoin Flood: Classical Guitar

26 JFR 8pm Tchaikovsky Seasons / Scriabin Sonata No.3

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Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra & Alina Ibragimova violin

Thursday

Friday

Saturday 1 MA 8pm This Must be the Place: Marc Almond

6 JFR 1.05pm Ensemble Avalon Presents... 6 MA 8pm This Must Be The Place: Sun Kil Moon

7 JFR 1.05pm Champions of Vocal Harmony 7 MA 8pm RTÉ Concert Orchestra: The Magical West End

8 JFR 12.15pm Musical Picnic

13 JFR 1.05pm Ensemble Avalon Presents...

14 MA 1.05pm SinfoNua; Celine Byrne, soprano; David Brophy, conductor 14 MA 8pm Marti Pellow with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

15 MA 8pm This Must Be The Place: Keaton Henson

20 JFR 1.05pm Ensemble Avalon Presents...

21 JFR 1.05pm Mabel Swainson Pianoforte Award Winner at the 2015 ESB Feis Ceoil 21 MA 8pm RTÉ Concert Orchestra: The John Williams Collection

22 MA 8pm RTÉ Concert Orchestra: The John Williams Collection

27 JFR 1.05pm Ensemble Avalon Presents...

28 JFR 1.05pm A Flanders & Swann Tribute 28 MA 8pm Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra Andrew Litton conductor Alina Ibragimova violin

29 MA 8pm RTÉ Concert Orchestra

AUGUST 2015

This Must Be The Place: Marc Almond Saturday 1 August 8pm MA Marc Almond performs to follow the release of his new record, ‘The Velvet Trail’. As singer in Soft Cell and solo artist, he has sold over 30 million records and is an icon and influence to a generation of musicians. Tickets: ¤50 ¤45, ¤40 Presented by the National Concert Hall

RTÉ Concert Orchestra Summer Lunchtime Series Tuesday 4 August 1:05pm MA RTÉ Concert Orchestra Jane Hackett, violin Killian Farrell, conductor Weber Der Freischütz Tchaikovsky Méditation and Mélodie from Souvenir d’un lieu cher, Op. 42 Curzon Robin Hood Suite Rossini William Tell Overture Presented by Niall Carroll for live broadcast on RTÉ Lyric fm’s Classical Daytime Tickets: ¤12 concert ¤5 lunch special in the John Field Room (Any sandwich or wrap with a tea or coffee) Subject to availability. Presented by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

Ensemble Avalon Presents... Thursday 6 August 1:05pm JFR Celebrated Irish cellist and previous NCH Rising Star Gerald Peregrine and pianist Antony Ingham invite you to discover a lost world of folk tales as told through the haunting lyricism of Bax, Delius, Bridge, Vaughan Williams and Morean. Tickets: ¤15 Concessions and discounts available Presented by the National Concert Hall

This Must Be The Place: Sun Kil Moon Thursday 6 August 8pm MA Mark Kozelek aka Sun Kil Moon and his band perform songs from his latest album, Benji, alongside material from his eleven-year career including his 2003 debut, Ghosts of the Great Highway. ‘... as magical as an old dog suddenly performing card tricks’ NME Tickets: ¤30 Presented by The National Concert Hall

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Marc Almond

AUGUST 2015

Champions of Vocal Harmony Friday 7 August 1:05pm JFR

Musical Picnic with the ECO Band Saturday 8 August 12:15pm–2pm JFR

Award-winning harmonisers 4 in a Bar present a concert of stunning music to celebrate the ancient art of a cappella singing. With repertoire ranging from the 15th century to the present day, the quartet will also launch their new CD album, ‘Hide and Seek’.

Familiar Tunes with a Jazz Twist Join us for a family picnic lunchtime concert! Meet the musicians, try out some instruments, and have some fun with musical face-painting and balloons! Then enjoy our interactive family concert and hear some familiar tunes with a jazz twist. Foyer activities: 12:15pm • Concert: 1pm Concert free but ticketed Picnic lunch ¤5 per person

Tickets: ¤15 (Concessions: ¤12) Presented by 4 in a Bar RTÉ Concert Orchestra: The Magical West End Friday 7 August 8pm MA RTÉ Concert Orchestra Stephen Hill conductor Guest vocalists

RTÉ Concert Orchestra Summer Lunchtime Series Tuesday 11 August 1:05pm MA

Bask in the bright lights of the West End. Show-stopping hits from West Side Story, Grease, The Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Cats, Les Misérables, South Pacific, The King and I, The Wizard of Oz and more. The world’s greatest musicals in one night!

RTÉ Concert Orchestra Miriam Kaczor flute Eugene Monteith conductor (ESB Feis Ceoil Orchestral Conducting Competition 2015 winner)

Tickets: ¤39.50, ¤33, ¤27, ¤22, ¤12 Limited concessions and discounts available Presented by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

Dukas La Péri Fanfare Ibert Flute Concerto Bizet Jeux d’enfants, Op. 22 (Petite Suite) Offenbach Orphée aux enfers Presented by Niall Carroll for live broadcast on RTÉ Lyric fm’s Classical Daytime

Musical Picnic

Tickets: ¤12 ¤5 lunch special in the John Field Room (Any sandwich or wrap with a tea or coffee) Subject to availability. Presented by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

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Paganini to Piazzolla Tuesday 11 August 8pm JFR David Tobin, violin Morgan Buckley, guitar Shirin Goudarzi-Tobin, piano E. Grieg Sonata for violin and piano No. 3 Op. 45 N. Paganini Sonata Concertata for violin and guitar A. Piazzolla Selection of Pieces for violin and guitar E. Elgar Sospiri Op. 70 for violin and piano E. Ysaye Paganini Variations for violin and piano Tickets: ¤15 Concessions available Presented by Music Co-Op SinfoNua Wednesday 12 August 1:05pm MA Celine Byrne soprano David Brophy conductor SinfoNua is a new initiative from the National Concert Hall’s Education, Community and Outreach Programme. A new orchestra for emerging Irish musicians. Conducted by David Brophy, and featuring the internationally acclaimed soprano Celine Byrne. Featuring works by Puccini, Mozart, and Mendelssohn. Tickets: ¤10 Presented by the National Concert Hall

Perspectives 2015: Jason Moran’s Fats Waller Dance Party Wednesday 12 August 8pm MA Celebrating Fats Waller’s achievements in stride piano, Jason Moran reinstates jazz’s original position in American life: dance music. Moran’s Fats Waller Dance Party is a high-spirited tribute to Waller that builds on his tunes with rhythms from Motown to house to hip-hop. Tickets: ¤32.50, ¤25, ¤20 Discount available Presented by the National Concert Hall

AUGUST 2015

Ensemble Avalon Presents... Thursday 13 August 1.05pm JFR

SinfoNua Friday 14 August 1:05pm MA

The National Concert Hall’s Rising Star 2015 Alex Petcu Colan presents a diverse programme of virtuosic works for percussion, featuring special guest artist soprano Kelley Lonergan. Featured composers include Bach, Debussy, Villa-Lobos and Chopin

Celine Byrne soprano David Brophy conductor

Tickets: ¤15 Concessions and discounts available Presented by the National Concert Hall

SinfoNua is a new initiative from the National Concert Hall’s Education, Community and Outreach Programme. A new orchestra for emerging Irish musicians. Conducted by David Brophy, and featuring the internationally acclaimed soprano Celine Byrne. Featuring works by Verdi, Mozart, and Mendelssohn. Tickets: ¤10 Presented by the National Concert Hall

Marti Pellow with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra Friday 14 August 8pm MA

Marti Pellow

RTÉ Concert Orchestra Marti Pellow Neil Thomson, conductor Marti Pellow returns for one night only following his fanatically received sold out concert in 2012. Nothing short of an icon, Marti has stolen hearts as a solo artist, with Wet Wet Wet and on Broadway and West End stages in Chicago, Evita, Blood Brothers and more. Tickets: ¤49.50, ¤39, ¤29 Limited concessions and discounts available Presented by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

Celine Byrne

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This Must Be The Place: Keaton Henson Saturday 15 August 8pm MA Rarely is melancholy as beautiful as music played by Keaton Henson. With his fragile voice and delicate melodies, he creates a mesmerizing landscape of almost unbearable grief. Henson rarely performs live and for his Irish debut he performs with 16-piece extended string line-up from Crash Ensemble Tickets: 造35 Presented by the National Concert Hall

AUGUST 2015

RTÉ Concert Orchestra Summer Lunchtime Series Tuesday 18 August 1.05PM MA RTÉ Concert Orchestra Gary Beecher piano Freemasons Young Musician of the Year 2014 John Wilson conductor Ireland A London Overture Farnon Lake of the Woods Schumann Piano Concerto Allegro affettuoso Sibelius Karelia Suite Presented by Niall Carroll for live broadcast on RTÉ lyric fm’s Classical Daytime Tickets: ¤12 ¤5 lunch special in the John Field Room (Any sandwich or wrap with a tea or coffee) Subject to availability. Presented by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

Ensemble Avalon Presents... Thursday 20 August 1.05PM JFR Acclaimed Irish pianist Michael McHale returns to the National Concert Hall to perform a solo recital of popular works by some of the greatest pianist-composers of the Romantic Era, filled with virtuoso brilliance and poetic beauty. Tickets: ¤15 Concessions and discounts available Presented by the National Concert Hall

Mabel Swainson Pianoforte Award Winner at the 2015 ESB Feis Ceoil Friday 21 August 1:05PM JFR Teodor Radu piano For the last 16 years Mabel Swainson Pianoforte Award Winners have been afforded the opportunity of performing at the National Concert Hall. Irish-Romanian pianist Teodor Radu will perform a special recital as this year’s winner of the 2015 award. Tickets: ¤12 Concessions and discounts available Presented by the National Concert Hall.

RTÉ Concert Orchestra: The John Williams Collection Friday 21 & Saturday 22 August 8pm MA Unparalleled epic themes from Star Wars, E.T., Schindler’s List, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and more. John Williams’ award-trouncing film scores channeled through the baton of conductor John Wilson – himself nothing short of a hero. Tickets: ¤39.50, ¤33, ¤27, ¤22, ¤12 Limited concessions and discounts available Presented by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

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AUGUST 2015

Musical Picnic with Mobile Music Machine Sunday 23 August 12:15pm–2pm JFR

RTÉ Concert Orchestra Summer Lunchtime Series Tuesday 25 August 1.05pm MA

Summer Strings Join us for a family picnic lunchtime concert! Meet the musicians, try out some instruments, and have some fun with musical face-painting and balloons! Then enjoy our interactive family concert and hear some classical favourites, and learn about the music and the instruments. Foyer activities: 12:15pm • Concert: 1pm

RTÉ Concert Orchestra Máire Flavin, soprano John Wilson, conductor

Concert free but ticketed Picnic lunch ¤5 per person

Sullivan Overture di Ballo Dvor� ák Song the Moon Grieg The Wounded Heart from Two Elegiac Melodies, Op. 34 Strauss Morgen! Tchaikovsky Swan Lake Suite Presented by Niall Carroll for live broadcast on RTÉ Lyric fm’s Classical Daytime Tickets: ¤12 ¤5 lunch special in the John Field Room (Any sandwich or wrap with a tea or coffee) Subject to availability. Presented by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

Eoin Flood: Classical Guitar Tuesday 25 August 8pm JFR Eoin Flood is an emerging talent on the international classical guitar stage. Presenting a varied programme of key works for the instrument, this evening of music will include works by Barrios, Bach, Rodrigo and a new work by Irish composer Grainne Mulvey, written and dedicated to the performer. John Wilson

Tickets: ¤15 Concessions available Presented by Eoin Flood

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Tchaikovsky Seasons Scriabin Sonata No.3 Wednesday 26 August 8pm JFR Anna Kiselyova piano Special guest David Jokhadze bass - baritone The Seasons by Tchaikovsky - 12 beautiful poetic piano pieces, each is the characteristic of a different month of the year, will be performed together with magnificent Sonata No.3 by Scriabin and two Russian romances. Tickets: 造12 Concessions available Presented by the Russian Orthodox Patriarchal Church in Ireland

A Flanders & Swann Tribute Friday 28 August 1.05pm JFR Jack Morrissey, Brian McIvor Back for the fifth time with their sell-out show featuring the best of the Animal Songs and a few surprises. With a revamped script, Jack & Mac will be bringing their unique comic twist to the well-loved songs and comic sketches of Flanders and Swann. Tickets: 造15 Concession and discounts available Presented by Jack & Mac Productions

Ensemble Avalon Presents... Thursday 27 August 1.05pm JFR Ensemble Avalon piano trio Ioana Petcu-Colan violin Gerald Peregrine cello Michael McHale piano Ensemble Avalon, the critically acclaimed Irish piano trio, make a welcome return to the National Concert Hall with a romantic chamber music programme, pairing the drama and lyricism of Smetana with the fire and passion of Piazzolla. Tickets: 造15 Concession and discounts available Presented by the National Concert Hall Michael McHale

AUGUST 2015

Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra Andrew Litton conductor Alina Ibragimova violin International Concert Series 2015/2016 Friday 28 August 8pm MA Svendsen Carnival in Paris, Op. 9 Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 Stravinsky Le sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring) The 15/16 International Concert season opens with the Bergen Philharmonic who this year celebrate their 250th anniversary. Their Music Director Andrew Litton will lead the orchestra with guest violinist, Alina Ibragimova. Tickets: 造65.00, 造57.50, 造44.50 (Choir Balcony 造27.50) Presented by the National Concert Hall

Sophia Bro Nico M

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JASON MORAN’S FATS WALLER DANCE PARTY

IN DREAMS: DAVID LYNCH REVISITED

12 AUGUST

18 NOVEMBER

Celebrating Fats Waller’s achievements in stride piano, Jason Moran reinstates jazz’s original position in American life: dance music.

Is a new live homage to the songs and music from David Lynch’s films with Stuart Staples (Tindersticks), Jehnny Beth (Savages), Mick Harvey (ex-The Bad Seeds), Cibo Matto, Stealing Sheep, Sophia Brous and Kirin J Callinan. David Coulter, musical direction and original concept

Tickets: €32.50, €25, €20

BLOOD AND THE MOON: A PROVOCATION ON YEATS 13/14 SEPTEMBER With Anna Calvi, Sam Amidon, Robert Forster, Nico Muhly, Cathal Coughlan, Justin Vivian Bond, Pat McCabe, Adrian Crowley, Benedict Schlepper-Connolly, Tom Kalin, Thomas Bartlett aka Doveman make new songs and music from the work of WB Yeats. Tickets: €37.50, €32.50

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Tickets: €42.50, €37.50

BRAD MEHLDAU 16 DECEMBER A new work from jazz pianist for Solo Piano Three Pieces for Piano after Bach Tickets: €39.50, €34.50, €29.50

Forthcoming Events September-October

ESB Live Saint Etienne - Foxbase Alpha Tuesday 8 September 8pm MA In 1991 a newly founded Heavenly Recordings released its first album. A record called Foxbase Alpha by a young three piece called Saint Etienne-Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs; Foxbase Alpha was soon nominated for a Mercury Music Prize and has since come to be one of the defining records of the era. Tickets: 造30 Presented by the National Concert Hall

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RTÉ NSO Tchaikovsky Favourites Friday 4 September 8pm MA

An Evening with WB Yeats Saturday 12 September, 8pm MA

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Claudia Boyle soprano Jonas Alber conductor

Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of WB Yeats with a landmark event, written and hosted by Roy Foster. The evening will be directed by Alan Gilsenan, and will include performances by Martin Hayes, Iarla O’Lionáird, Eavan Boland, and many others.

Programme includes: Capriccio Italien Polonaise from Eugene Onegin Waltz from Eugene Onegin Letter Scene from Eugene Onegin Swan Lake Suite Iolanta’s Arioso from Iolanta 1812 Overture Tickets: ¤35, ¤29.50, ¤23.50, ¤15 Limited concessions available Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

RTÉ NSO Beethoven, Liszt, Mahler Friday 11 September 8pm MA RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Elisso Virsaladze piano Alan Buribayev conductor Beethoven Prometheus Overture Liszt Piano Concerto No.1 in E flat Mahler Symphony No. 1 in D, ‘Titan’ Tickets: ¤35, ¤29.50, ¤23.50, ¤15 Limited concessions available Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

Tickets ¤30 Concessions available Presented by Poetry Ireland in partnership with Yeats2015

Blood and the Moon: A Provocation on Yeats Anna Calvi, Sam Amidon, Robert Forster, Nico Muhly, Cathal Coughlan, Justin Vivian Bond, Pat McCabe, Adrian Crowley, Benedict Schlepper-Connolly, Thomas Bartlett aka Doveman Film imaging by Tom Kalin Sunday 13 and Monday 14 September 8pm MA Tickets: ¤37.50, ¤32.50 Presented by the National Concert Hall

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Basel Symphony Orchestra Dennis Russell Davies conductor Alice Sara Ott piano International Concert Series 2015/2016 Tuesday 29 September 8pm MA Les Six Les mariés de la tour Eiffel Ravel Piano Concerto in G major Holst The Planets Making their first appearance on our stage will be Basel Symphony Orchestra under its distinguished Music Director Dennis Russell Davies and pianist Alice Sara Ott. Tickets: ¤65.00, ¤57.50, ¤44.50 (Choir balcony: ¤27.50) Presented by the National Concert Hall

Alice Sara Ott

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RTÉ NSO Janácˇek, Mahler, Dvorˇák Friday 18 September 8pm MA

RTÉ NSO Barber, Bruckner Friday 25 September 8pm MA

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Benjamin Appl baritone Alan Buribayev conductor

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Alexandra Soumm violin Hans Graf conductor

Janácˇek Taras Bulba Mahler Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer) Dvorˇ ák Symphony No. 9 in E minor, From the New World

Barber Violin Concerto Bruckner Symphony No. 4 in E flat, ‘Romantic’

Tickets: ¤35, ¤29.50, ¤23.50, ¤15 Concessions available Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

RTÉ Concert Orchestra Signature Series: Michael Feinstein Thursday 24 September 8pm MA RTÉ Concert Orchestra Michael Feinstein John Wilson conductor Multi-platinum, two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated singer Michael Feinstein joins the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. Having begun playing piano by ear at age five and later being chosen by Ira Gershwin to be his assistant, Feinstein has been dubbed ‘The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook’. Tickets: ¤45, ¤35, ¤20 Concession and discounts available Presented by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

Tickets: ¤35, ¤29.50, ¤23.50, ¤15 Concessions available Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

Nicola Benedetti Italia and the Four Seasons Tour Wednesday 30 September 8pm MA Vivaldi Four Seasons Tchaikovsky Souvenir de Florence Vivaldi Concerto grosso Turnage Duetti d’amore Nicola Benedetti, one of the world’s most beloved classical violinists, returns to the National Concert Hall with a dynamic programme of music inspired by the spirit of Italy. Tickets: ¤42, ¤33 (Choir Balcony: ¤25) Concessions available Sponsored by Raymond Weil

Nicola Benedetti

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

RTÉ NSO Wagner, Berg, Sibelius Friday 2 October 8pm MA

The Bootleg Beatles Monday 5 October 8pm MA

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Veronika Eberle violin Eivind Gullberg Jensen conductor

Arguably one of the greatest tribute acts around, The Bootleg Beatles have been performing The Fab Four’s classic pop songs to audiences across the globe for over thirty years. ‘Flawless’ Mojo

Wagner Siegfried Idyll Berg Violin Concerto Sibelius Symphony No. 2 in D Tickets: ¤35, ¤29.50, ¤23.50, ¤15 Limited concessions and discounts available Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

Albert Hammond In Concert Saturday 3 October 8pm Albert Hammond has been writing hit songs for over fifty years. There has not been a single decade in which Albert has not written multiple hits songs since he scored his first hit with “Little Arrows” at the age of 24. His songs have been responsible for the sale of over 360 million records worldwide including over 30 chart-topping hits. Tickets: ¤35, ¤30 (Choir Balcony: ¤25) Concessions and discounts available Presented by Tommy Swarbrigg

Tickets: ¤35 Presented by Raglane RTÉ Concert Orchestra: The Composer in Hollywood Thursday 8 October 8pm MA RTÉ Concert Orchestra John Wilson conductor Take a trip down Hollywood Boulevard with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra under the baton of John Wilson. Music from Fiddler on the Roof, Shall We Dance, On the Waterfront, The Sea Hawk and more. Celebrating this century’s legendary film composers including Korngold, Gershwin, Bernstein and Schoenberg. Tickets: ¤39.50, ¤33, ¤27, ¤22, ¤12 Concessions and discounts available Presented by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

The Bootleg Beatles The Sixteen

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RTÉ NSO Brahms, Hindemith, R. Strauss Friday 9 October 8pm MA RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Alexei Volodin piano James Feddeck conductor Brahms Piano Concerto no. 2 in B flat Hindemith Symphony: Mathis der Maler R. Strauss Der Rosenkavalier Suite Tickets: ¤35, ¤29.50, ¤23.50, ¤15 Limited concessions available Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

The Sixteen Harry Christophers, conductor International Concert Series 2015/2016 Saturday 10 October 8pm ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL Monteverdi Vespers of 1610 After 35 years of world-wide performance and recording, The Sixteen has become known as one of the world’s greatest ensembles, comprising both choir and period-instrument orchestra. For their Irish performance they will perform Monteverdi’s monumental Vespers of 1610, a real treat for choral fans. Tickets: ¤45 Unreserved seating/ allocated on a first come, first served basis Presented by the National Concert Hall

Autumn Chamber Music Sunday Matinée Series - 3pm Vanbrugh Quartet UNIVERSITY CHURCH October 11, 18, 25 On sale from Friday 5 June 10am Check out nch.ie for more details

Lulu Sunday 11 October 8pm MA The amazing and iconic Lulu will embark on her first solo tour in over 10 years, when she plays a series of live dates in Autumn 2015, celebrating 50 years in entertainment. Tickets: ¤60, ¤55, ¤40 Presented by Wonderland Productions RTÉ NSO Mahler Friday 16 October 8pm MA RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Máire Flavin soprano Patricia Bardon alto RTÉ Philharmonic Choir Alan Buribayev conductor (Chorus master: Mark Hindley) followed by RTÉ Contempo Quartet Mahler Symphony No. 2, ‘Resurrection’ followed by Mahler in Vienna: Zemlinsky String Quartet No. 3 Tickets: ¤38, ¤32.50, ¤25.50, ¤17 Limited concessions available Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

RTÉ NSO Scriabin, Mozart, Elgar Friday 23 October 8pm MA

Glenn Miller Orchestra Saturday 24 October 8pm MA

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Steven Osborne piano Richard Farnes conductor

Ray McVay directs the UK’s greatest big band in a nostalgic concert of fabulous forties music and classic wartime chart toppers, with Classics Hits celebrating the 100th anniversary of the world’s most loved singer Frank Sinatra.

Scriabin Rêverie Mozart Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K. 491 Elgar Symphony No. 1 in A flat Tickets: ¤35, ¤29.50, ¤23.50, ¤15 Limited concessions available Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

Tickets: ¤48.50 ¤45.50, ¤38.50 (Choir Balcony ¤27.50) Concessions and discounts available Presented by Raymond Gubbay ESB Live 2015 Bell X1 Acoustic Tour Sunday 25 October 8pm MA Bell X1 perform a very special acoustic show featuring new songs along with favourites from their much-loved catalogue. Tickets: ¤30 RETURNS ONLY Presented by the National Concert Hall

Leif Ove Andsnes

Bell X1

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Leif Ove Andsnes, piano International Concert Series 2015/2016 Thursday 29 October 8pm MA

Autumn Chamber Music

Norway features again in the first of the Piano Masters Series with the welcome return of the acclaimed Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes. His programme includes works by Sibelius, Beethoven, Debussy and Chopin.

Camerata Ireland/Barry Douglas Sunday 8 November 3pm MA

Tickets: ¤55, ¤44.50, ¤37.50 (Choir balcony: ¤22.50) Presented by The National Concert Hall

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RTÉ NSO Sibelius, Barry, Rachmaninov Friday 30 October 8pm MA RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Hugh Tinney piano Cristian Maˇcelaru conductor Sibelius Pohjola’s Daughter Gerald Barry Piano Concerto (Irish Premiere) Rachmaninov Symphony No. 2 in E minor Tickets: ¤35, ¤29.50, ¤23.50, ¤15 Concessions available Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

Tara Erraught, mezzo-soprano Dearhhla Collins, piano Sunday 1 November 3pm MA

Mark Padmore, tenor Paul Lewis, piano Sunday 22 November 3pm MA

Perspectives 2015 In Dreams: David Lynch Revisited Stuart Staples (Tindersticks), Jehnny Beth (Savages), Mick Harvey (ex-The Bad Seeds), Cibo Matto, Stealing Sheep, Sophia Brousm and Kirin J Callinan. David Coulter Wednesday 18 November MA A new live homage to the songs and music from David Lynch’s films with, musical direction and original concept. Tickets: ¤42.50, ¤37.50

Perspectives 2015: Brad Mehldau Wednesday 16 December 8pm A new work from jazz pianist for Solo Piano Three Pieces for Piano after Bach Tickets: ¤39.50, ¤34.50, ¤29.50

EDUCATION, COMMUNITY & OUTREACH

Learning through music Summer Piano Master Classes with Therese Fahy Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 July An exciting educational opportunity with one of Ireland’s leading teacher-performers. We invite advanced piano students of any age to submit a one-page resume. For details on how to apply see www.nch.ie Email resumés to education@nch.ie no later than 5pm Friday 13th June 2015. ¤60 for 1hr individual tuition and observation of all sessions ¤40 for 40 minutes individual tuition and observation of all sessions. Observer fee: ¤5 daily Presented by the National Concert Hall, Education, Community and Outreach

Pre-school and Primary Teacher Training Creative Music Making for Primary Schools Mon 6 – Fri 10 July 10am–2.30pm A DES approved summer course for primary school teachers. Deliver imaginative, active and educational music sessions in the classroom with rhythm, percussion, song, and composition. ¤80 Musical Play Mon 6 - Fri 10 July, 3-6pm A summer course for early years educators. Develop your skill set to teach music effectively and with ease. Learn to use your voice effectively, and revisit (or meet for the first time) music education in a creative and active way through movement, play and song. See www.nch.ie or email education@ nch.ie for further information ¤70 Presented by the National Concert Hall, Education, Community and Outreach

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Songschool Summer Camps Songschool Mon 13 – Fri 17 July 10am–4pm 10am- 8pm on Thursday Songschool is for secondary school students who are interested in writing and recording songs, performing them at a concert, making a video, learning about music technology, and meeting people who love music as much as they do... not to mention forming bands and having fun! Free concert for family & friends on Thursday at 7pm See www.nch.ie or email education@ nch.ie for further information. Tickets: ¤150 20% discount for Young Maestros Junior Songschool Mon 20 – Fri 24 July 10am - 2pm Junior Songschool is chance for 8-12 year olds to spend some time at the National Concert Hall, learning about writing, performing and recording songs. Make music and new friends! Free concert for family & friends on Thursday at 1.30pm Tickets: ¤112.50 20% discount for Young Maestros Presented by the National Concert Hall, Education, Community and Outreach

Musical Picnic – Summer Events for all the Family …with the ECO Band Familiar Tunes with a Jazz Twist Saturday 8 August 12:15pm–2pm …with Mobile Music Machine Summer Strings Sunday 23 August 12:15pm–2pm Join us for a family picnic lunchtime concert! Meet the musicians, try out some instruments, and have some fun with musical face-painting and balloons! Then enjoy our interactive family concert, listen to some familiar favourites, and learn about the music and the instruments. Foyer activities: 12:15pm • Concert: 1pm Concert free but ticketed Picnic lunch ¤5 per person Presented by the National Concert Hall, Education, Community and Outreach

Friends of the National Concert Hall Events Summer Recital with Wexford Festival Opera Tuesday 2 June 7pm Jennifer Davis soprano Kate Allen mezzo-soprano Free for Friends plus two additional complimentary tickets. Bloomsday Tour and Tea Tuesday 16 June 2.15pm Ticket includes • Pat Liddy tour • Afternoon tea to share at the Westbury Hotel Friends: ¤40/ Non members ¤45 Day trip to Glasnevin Cemetery and the Botanic Gardens Thursday 9 July 9am-3.30pm Ticket includes • Tour of Cemetery and Botanic Gardens • Lunch • Return coach from NCH Friends: ¤38/ Non members ¤45

Afternoon Tea on the Terrace Tuesday 21 July 2.15pm Friends: ¤20/ Non members ¤30 Tours of the NCH Craft Gardener, Donal Raynor will personally guide you through the hidden gem that is the Iveagh Gardens followed by complimentary tea/coffee in the Terrace Café. Tour Dates • Tuesday 23rd June • Tuesday 11th August • Tuesday 18th August Tickets: Friends ¤5. Friends Coffee Mornings Coming up • Wednesday 3rd June 11am • Wednesday 1st July 11am • Wednesday 5th August 11am For more info or to book contact the Friends Box Office on Tel: 01 408 6777

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We would like to acknowledge with appreciation and gratitude the generous support of our Corporate Associates, Patron Circle members and John Field Society members. Your support plays a principal part in securing the future of the National Concert Hall, allowing us to deliver world class artists to Irish audiences and develop our Education, Community and Outreach programme.

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Patron Circle Frank & Ivy Bannister, Tom Bryant, Sharon Burke, Tom and Maura Carey, Denis & Gráinne Cremins, Veronica Dunne, Brian McElroy, John & Irene McGrane, Deirdre O’Grady, Richie Ryan, Stephen Vernon

John Field Society Frank & Ivy Bannister, Niall Browne, Sharon Burke, Denis & Gráinne Cremins, Sir James & Lady Jeanne Galway, Francis Ludlow, John & Irene McGrane, Kieran Tobin We also gratefully acknowledge those patrons who have requested to remain anonymous. Make a Difference Today For Further information contact Matthew King on 01-4170072 or email matthew.king@nch.ie

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CD ¤15 - Available from the Music Box at the National Concert Hall

Multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban’s new album is entitled Stages. The album, recorded in Los Angeles and London’s Abbey Road with a 75-piece orchestra, is a collection of some of the greatest musical theatre songs of all time featuring songs from Les Misérables, Carousel, Phantom of the Opera and others. Another highlight is Pure Imagination, originally sung by Gene Wilder in the film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

Booking and General Information BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS Monday – Saturday 10am – 6pm TELEPHONE BOOKINGS +353 1 417 0000 Monday – Saturday 10am – 6pm (open two hours prior to concerts on Sundays & Bank Holidays for one hour) ONLINE BOOKING www.nch.ie All major credit/debit cards accepted. Cheques should be made payable to “National Concert Hall” CONDITIONS OF SALE • Once purchased, tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged. • Programme & artist are subject to change CONCESSIONS • Concessions are available on selected concerts to patrons who produce suitable identification • Concessions not requested at time of booking cannot be allocated later • All discounts apply to full price tickets only • Only one discount per ticket applies • Discounted tickets cannot be purchased in conjunction with any other offers or concessions

GIFT CARDS • Gift cards can be used online, in person or over the phone. • Please quote the gift card number and Redemption Number when booking THIRD LEVEL STUDENT STANDBY SCHEME On production of suitable identification at the Box Office, third level students can avail of tickets for a5 one hour prior to selected performances. Please contact the Box Office on the day of the performance for possible availability of this offer. One ticket per student only. GROUPS Got a Group? Get a Deal. Contact the Box Office booking line on +353 1 417 0000 or email groups@nch.i CHILD ADMITTANCE Patrons are advised that children under the age of 5 will not be admitted to events which are unsuitable for children. Please contact the Box Office for recommendations regarding age admittance. BABES-IN-ARMS • For family & children’s events, babes-in-arms (children under 12 months) will be admitted to the concert provided that they can be seated throughout the performance on the accompanying adult’s lap. • Please inform the Box Office at time of booking to receive the free infant ticket.

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SPECIAL ASSISTANCE • Seats are available at the back of the stalls (downstairs) for wheelchair users & their companions • An induction loop system for hard of hearing patrons has been installed in the Main Auditorium • An Infra Red Assistive Listening System is available for events throughout the Main Auditorium and in the John Field Room. To avail of this system please contact our reception desk on the night. Instructions on how to use this system are available on www.nch.ie NATIONAL CONCERT HALL ETIQUETTE • Cameras, video equipment and recording devices are not permitted • Please ensure all mobiles devices are switched off before entering the auditorium • Please arrive early. There is no guarantee of late seating. Where possible, patrons will only be admitted when there is a suitable break, if any, in the performance • Please leave all coats, bags and umbrellas in the Cloak Room in the John Field Room. There is no charge incurred for this facility DATA PROTECTION • When you book tickets with the National Concert Hall, your details will be held on our database • From time to time, we may send you information about the National Concert Hall and its programme of events. If you do not wish to receive this information, please tell a member of the Box Office Team at time of booking or amend your preference online • The National Concert Hall complies with the principles of good data handling. For details, please see our privacy policy on www.nch.ie.

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