WHAT’S ON March-April 2019
©Jamie-James Medina
Anoushka Shankar
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS March Fri 1
KBRR 1pm
NMD 2019: Fidelio Trio
Fri 1
S
2:30pm
NMD 2019: Composers in the Classroom
Fri 1
2:30pm
NMD 2019: Entente Cordiale
Fri 1
MS
7:30pm
NMD 2019: Saariaho and Andriessen
Fri 1
S
9:30pm
NMD 2019: Crash Ensemble
Sat 2
KBRR from 10am
Sat 2
3pm
NMD 2019: The Totally Made Up Orchestra NMD 2019: Crash Ensemble
Sat 2 MS 7:30pm
NMD 2019: Ensemble Musikfabrik: Wertmüller / Zappa with Peter Brötzmann
Sat 2
NMD 2019: Ensemble Intercontemporain
S
Sun 3
9:30pm
10:30/11am NMD 2019: Ergodos: Morning Rituals
Sun 3 S 1pm
NMD 2019: Hugh Tinney plays Raymond Deane's Noctuary
Sun 3
JFR
2:30pm
NMD 2019: RTÉ Cór na nÓg and RTÉ Contempo Quartet
Sun 3
KBRR
4pm
NMD 2019: RTÉ Contempo Quartet
Sun 3
7:30pm
NMD 2019: Chamber Choir Ireland
Sun 3
S
9pm
NMD 2019: All Comers Closing Party
Mon 4
MS
8pm
The Gloaming
Tue 5
MS
8pm
The Gloaming
Wed 6
MS
8pm
The Gloaming
Thu 7
MS
8pm
The Gloaming
Sat 9
MS
8pm
The Gloaming
Sun 10
MS
8pm
The Gloaming
Mon 11
MS
8pm
The Gloaming
Wed 6
KBRR 7:30pm
Young Musician Series: Fiachra de hÓra, viola
Thu 7
KBRR 7:30pm
Female Composer Series: Irish Baroque Orchestra
MS: Main Stage JFR: John Field Room KBRR: Kevin Barry Recital Room S: Studio GR: Gamelan Room
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Fri 8
JFR
1:05pm
Chopin Plus
Fri 8
MS
7:30pm
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra: Saariaho, Mahler
Sat 9
Friends Trip to Cork
Sat 9 JFR 11:30am & 1pm
Family Concert: Mystical Menagerie with the Echo Band
Sat 9 S 8:30pm
Words+Ideas: Viv Albertine in conversation with Sinéad Gleeson
Sun 10 S 8:30pm
Words+Ideas: Viv Albertine in conversation with Una Mullally
Sun 10
KBRR 3pm
RTÉ Contempo Quartet: Romantic Beats
Sun 10
MS
3pm
Anton & Erin: Those Magical Musicals
Mon 11
JFR
11am
Special Schools Sing-Along: Escape from the Zoo!
Tue 12
JFR
8pm
Peace, Love, & Protest: UCD 1969
Wed 13
MS
8pm
RTÉ Concert Orchestra: A Night at the Oscars
Wed 13
S
8:30pm
Words+Ideas: Catherine Mayer
Thu 14 S 8pm
John Lynch Chamber Music Project: HK Gruber's Frankenstein!!
Thu 14
MS
8pm
The Three Tenors: Live in Concert
Fri 15
JFR
1:05pm
The Irish Song Reimagined: 4 in a Bar in Harmony
Fri 15
JFR
3pm
Tea Dance Tunes - Dementia Friendly Concert
Fri 15
MS
7:30pm
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra: Towards 2022
Sat 16
MS
8pm
Perspectives: Anouar Brahem - Blue Maqams
Sun 17
MS
7:30pm
RTÉ NSO St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Mon 18
MS
1pm
Kilfenora Céilí Band Lunchtime
Mon 18
MS
8pm
Kilfenora Céilí Band and Guests
Tue 19
KBRR 7:30pm
Emily Anderson Memorial Concert
Thu 21
MS
8pm
Lizz Wright: Waltons World Masters Series
Fri 22
JFR
1:05pm
Elements
Fri 22
MS
6pm
Pipeworks Organ Recital
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Fri 22
MS
7:30pm
Sat 23 MS 8pm Sun 24
MS
5:30pm
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra: Bizet & Ravel NCH International Concert Series: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Sir András Schiff piano/conductor An Island Sings
Mon 25 JFR 10:30am & 12.30pm
Bring Along a Baby
Wed 27
Hibernian Orchestra Spring Gala Concert
MS
8pm
Thu 28 KBRR 7:30pm
NCH International Guitar Series 2019: Redmond O’Toole
Thu 28
MS
8pm
Words+Ideas: Matt Haig - Notes on a Nervous Planet
Fri 29
JFR
1:05pm
Four Hands - Four Voices
Fri 29
MS
7:30pm
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra: Bach & Dvořák
Sat 30 MS 8pm
NCH International Concert Series: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Pinchas Zukerman violin/conductor
Sun 31
KBRR 3pm
"Bach To Beethoven"
Sun 31
MS
Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards
7pm
April Tue 2 6pm & 8.15pm
Gamelan Ensembles Term 3
Wed 3
KBRR 7:30pm
Irish-Austrian Society Glaser Memorial Concert
Wed 3
MS
8pm
UCD Symphony Orchestra: A Russian Festival
Thu 4
MS
12:45pm
Primary Ensemble Project Collaboration Day
Thu 4 KBRR 7:30pm
Female Composer Series: Miriam Roycroft, cello & Lance Coburn, piano
Thu 4
MS
8pm
Legends of Swing: The Best Swing Show In Town!
Fri 5
JFR
1:05pm
TU Dublin Conservatory presents Opera at Lunchtime!
Fri 5 MS 7:30pm Sat 6
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RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra: Sibelius, Beethoven & Tchaikovsky
from 10:20am Mini Music Term 3
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 8pm
Perspectives: Anoushka Shankar
Sat 6
MS
Sun 7
KBRR 3pm
RTÉ Contempo Quartet: Romantic Beats
Sun 7
MS
7:30pm
Siansa Gael Linn 2019: CraobhchomÓrtas
Tue 9
S
10:30am
Musical World – Traditional Irish Music
Tue 9
MS
8pm
RTÉ Concert Orchestra: Jonian Ilias Kadesha
Wed 10
KBRR 7:30pm
John Lynch Chamber Music Project
Wed 10
MS
8pm
R&R Sings! The Sound of Musicals
Thu 11
MS
8pm
R&R Sings! The Sound of Musicals
Sat 13 MS 2.30pm & 8pm
R&R Sings! The Sound of Musicals
Sun 14
R&R Sings! The Sound of Musicals
MS
2.30pm
Thu 11 KBRR 7:30pm
NCH International Guitar Series 2019: Paul Gregory & Yoko Ono
Fri 12
JFR
1:05pm
The Irish Guitar Quartet
Fri 12
JFR
3pm
Tea Dance Tunes - Dementia Friendly Concert
Fri 12
MS
7:30pm
RTÉ NSO Korngold: Die tote Stadt (The Dead City)
Mon 15
MS
8pm
Artane School of Music Annual Showcase
Tue 16
from 10:15am Easter: Workshop Day
Tue 16
11:30am
The Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour
Tue 16
8pm
RTÉ Concert Orchestra: Zee Zee
MS
Easter: Sounds of Spring with The Mobile Music Machine
Wed 17 JFR 11am & 1pm Wed 17 MS 8pm
Perspectives: Keaton Henson's Six Lethargies
Fri 19 MS 3:30pm
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra: Good Friday St. Matthew Passion
Sat 20
MS
8pm
Liza Pulman sings Streisand
Tue 23
JFR
1pm
Easter: Musical Picnic with the Echo Band
Tue 23
JFR
8pm
Johnny Duhan’s Farewell Concert
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wed 24
MS
Thu 25 JFR
8pm
The Puccini Scandal
10:30am & 12:30pm
Easter: Bring Along a Baby
Thu 25 KBRR 7:30pm
NCH International Guitar Series 2019: Gaëlle Solal, guitar
Thu 25 MS 7:30pm
20th Anniversary Gala Concert Choral Scholars of University College Dublin
Fri 26
JFR
1:05pm
Pigalle: Life and Music of Edith Piaf
Fri 26 MS 8pm
Tara Erraught, mezzo-soprano & John O’Conor, piano
Sat 27 S 2:30pm
Masterclass with Tara Erraught and the Irish National Opera Studio Singers
Sat 27
MS
8pm
Words+Ideas: Rose McGowan
Sat 27
KBRR 10am
Suzuki Violin Teacher Training
Sun 28
KBRR 10am
Suzuki Violin Teacher Training
Tue 30
MS
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Feis Ceoil Gala Performance
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At the National Concert Hall and beyond World premieres from:
Danny McCarthy Karen Power Jürgen Simpson Jennifer Walshe David Fennessy Brian Irvine Anselm McDonnell David Bremner Chris McCormack Guillaume Auvray Elis Czerniak Maria Minguella Kate Moore Nadah El Shazly Anna Murray Laura Sheeran Elaine Agnew Ferdia Ó Cairbre Frank Corcoran and others
Thursday 28 February 2019
Saturday 2 March 2019
Jennifer Walshe The Site of an Investigation RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra
Brian Irvine And Totally Made Up Orchestra (Take 2)
David Fennessy Conquest Of The Useless RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, Aaron Monaghan, Jennifer Johnson, Peter Dowling and Jean Deroyer Friday 1 March 2019 Fidelio Trio: Commissions Chamber Choir Ireland Composers In The Classroom Gala Concert Entente Cordiale: Royal Irish Academy Of Music with The Paris Conservatoire Saariaho and Andriessen RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Hae Sun Kang and Robert Houlihan
Crash Ensemble - Free State 11 Ensemble Musik Fabrik with Peter Brötzmann Wermuller/Zappa Ensemble Intercontemporain Sunday 3 March 2019 Ergodos Presents Morning Rituals Hugh Tinney plays Raymond Deane RTÉ Cór na nÓg and RTÉ Cór Linn with RTÉ Contempo Quartet Chamber Choir Ireland Programme includes Saariaho and Andriessen Out With A Crash Louis Andriessen Workers Union
Crash Ensemble Professor Bad Trip 1, 2, 3
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Fidelio Trio
NMD 2019: Fidelio Trio: Commissions
NMD 2019: Composers in The Classroom Gala Concert
Friday 1 March 1pm Kevin Barry Recital Room
Ann Cleare 93 million miles away Kevin Volans Piano Trio No 3 ‘Le Tombeau des Regrets’ Linda Catlin Smith Far from shore The world-renowned Fidelio Trio brings together an exciting programme of recently-commissioned music in this lunchtime performance.
Friday 1 March 2:30pm The Studio
New works by young composers, a culmination of Chamber Choir Ireland’s composing project in schools throughout Ireland. Free but ticketed event Presented by New Music Dublin with the support of NCH, RTÉ and The Arts Council
Tickets: €15 Concessions available Presented by New Music Dublin with the support of NCH, RTÉ and The Arts Council
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MARCH-APRIL 2019 NMD 2019: Entente Cordiale
NMD 2019: Crash Ensemble presents Professor Bad Trip 1,2,3
Friday 1 March 2:30pm National Gallery of Ireland
Friday 1 March 9:30pm
Musicians from the Royal Irish Academy of Music’s Doctorate of Music Performance course join forces with musicians from the Paris Conservatoire to perform new compositions in the splendid National Gallery of Ireland. Tickets: Free ticketed event. Presented by New Music Dublin with the support of NCH, RTÉ and The Arts Council
The Studio
Hear classical music in its most mind-bending form with Professor Bad Trip. Composed by the Italian artist Fausto Romitelli who died prematurely in 2004, Professor Bad Trip is where psychedelic rock lives on. Tickets: €15 Concessions available Presented by New Music Dublin with the support of NCH, RTÉ and The Arts Council
Hae Sun Kang
NMD 2019: Saariaho and Andriessen Friday 1 March 7:30pm Main Stage
Brian Irvine
NMD 2019: The Totally Made Up Orchestra Start time for rehearsal: 10am Performance: 1pm
RTÉ Concert Orchestra Hae Sun Kang of Ensemble Intercontemporain, violin
Kevin Barry Recital Room
Kaija Saariaho Graal Théâtre Louis Andriessen Vermeer Pictures Do not miss this extraordinary opportunity to witness the Irish premieres of two of the greatest composers working in new music today.
One of the highlights of New Music Dublin 2018 Defrosted was when over 30 musicians of all ages, skills and with various instruments gathered together. The band’s getting back together and we would like you to join us.
Tickets: €25 Concessions available
Tickets: Free ticketed event. Please email info@newmusicdublin.ie to register with your name and instrument of choice. Musicians of all levels/ages very welcome.
Presented by New Music Dublin with the support of NCH, RTÉ and The Arts Council
Presented by New Music Dublin with the support of NCH, RTÉ and The Arts Council
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MARCH-APRIL 2019 NMD 2019: Crash Ensemble - Free State 11 Saturday 2 March 3pm The Studio
Six new commissions by emerging composers mentored by Grainne Mulvey. The composers for 2019 are Anselm McDonnell, David Bremner, Chris McCormack, Guillaume Auvray, Elis Czerniak and Maria Minguella. Tickets: €15 Concessions available Presented by New Music Dublin with the support of NCH, RTÉ and The Arts Council
NMD 2019: Ensemble Musikfabrik: Wertmüller / Zappa with Peter Brötzmann Saturday 2 March 7:30pm Main Stage
There is no band on earth like Musikfabrik, and there is no music on earth like Frank Zappa’s. Very few concerts are truly unmissable – but this is one. Musikfabrik with Peter Brötzmann. Unbelievably virtuosic, and completely unforgettable.
Samuel Favre
NMD 2019: Ensemble Intercontemporain Saturday 2 March 9:30pm The Studio
Hae Sun Kang, violin Emmanuelle Ophèle, flute Samuel Favre, percussion Members of Ensemble Intercontemporain will bring their immense precision to a late-night programme of chamber music with live electronics. Tickets: €15 Concessions available Presented by New Music Dublin with the support of NCH, RTÉ and The Arts Council
NMD 2019: Ergodos: Morning Rituals
Michael Wertmüller | antagonisme contrôlé (2013/14) for saxophone, percussion, electric bass and ensemble
Sunday 3 March 10:30/11am
Frank Zappa: The Black Page attacca: The Black Page #1 attacca: The Black Page #2 Revised Music for Low Budget Orchestra Lemme Take You To The Beach RDNZL Echidna’s Arf (Of You) Don’t You Ever Wash That Thing?
Ergodos presents Morning Rituals, a programme of short performances curated for New Music Dublin 2019. Taking place in characterful spaces in and around the National Concert Hall on the morning of Sunday 3 March, these performances are about stepping back, focusing in and transcending.
Tickets: €25 Concessions available
Tickets: €15 Concessions available
Presented by New Music Dublin with the support of NCH, RTÉ and The Arts Council
Presented by New Music Dublin with the support of NCH, RTÉ and The Arts Council
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MARCH-APRIL 2019 NMD 2019: RTÉ Contempo Quartet Sunday 3 March 4pm Kevin Barry Recital Room
Hugh Tinney
NMD 2019: Hugh Tinney plays Raymond Deane’s Noctuary Sunday 3 March 1pm The Studio
Noctuary is a cycle of 12 pieces commissioned and played by pianist Hugh Tinney from composer Raymond Deane. Featuring two books of six movements each, Noctuary presents a varied, vivid and atmospheric representation of the dead of night. Tickets: €15 Concessions available
Frank Corcoran “String Quartet no. 4 for my 75th Birthday” Jane O’Leary “the passing sound of forever” Ian Wilson Quartet no. 12 “Her Charms Invited” Greg Caffrey “Borne back ceaselessly into the Past” RTÉ Contempo Quartet make a welcome return with with another wonderful programme of premieres,surprises, twists and turns by some of Ireland’s foremost composers. Tickets: €10 Concessions available Presented by New Music Dublin with the support of NCH, RTÉ and The Arts Council
NMD 2019: Chamber Choir Ireland Sunday 3 March 7:30pm St Ann’s Church, Dawson Street
Presented by New Music Dublin with the support of NCH, RTÉ and The Arts Council
NMD 2019: RTÉ Cór na nÓg and RTÉ Contempo Quartet
Chamber Choir Ireland Grete Pederson, conductor As part of New Music Dublin 2019, Chamber Choir Ireland is joined by the renowned Norwegian conductor Grete Pedersen for a thrilling concert of contemporary choral music that includes works by Kaija Saariaho and Ørjan Matre.
Sunday 3 March 2:30pm John Field Room
Don’t miss the combined young voices of RTÉ Cór na nÓg and RTÉ Cór Linn when they perform a new commission by acclaimed Belfast composer Elaine Agnew.
Tickets: €25 Concessions available Presented by New Music Dublin with the support of NCH, RTÉ and The Arts Council
Free but ticketed event Presented by New Music Dublin with the support of NCH, RTÉ and The Arts Council
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The Gloaming
NMD 2019: Out With A Crash Sunday 3 March 9pm The Studio
To mark the end of the festival, an invited band of festival musicians join in a joyous rendition of Louis Andriessen’s Workers Union; a symphonic movement for loud sounding instruments… with the emphasis on LOUD. Each ticket comes with a free drink and access to the closing reception in the NCH Studio. Free but ticketed event Presented by New Music Dublin with the support of NCH, RTÉ and The Arts Council
The Gloaming Monday 4 March 8pm Tuesday 5 March 8pm Wednesday 6 March 8pm Thursday 7 March 8pm Saturday 9 March 8pm Sunday 10 March 8pm Monday 11 March 8pm Main Stage
The Gloaming has performed an unprecedented 24 sold out concerts at NCH since its inception, celebrated a #1 Album, won a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award, won a Choice Music Prize Album of the Year, and topped multiple ‘performance of the year’ polls. Returns only Presented by Aiken Promotions
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MARCH-APRIL 2019 Female Composer Series: Irish Baroque Orchestra La Donna Barocca Thursday 7 March 7:30pm Kevin Barry Recital Room
Irish Baroque Orchestra directed by Claire Duff with Sarah Power (soprano)
Fiachra de hÓra
Young Musician Series: Fiachra de hÓra, viola
Isabella Leonarda Ave sauvis dilecto, con violini, Op. 6 No. 5 from 12 Motteti
Wednesday 6 March 7:30pm
Barbara Strozzi Arietta Op. 6 ‘Miei pensieri’
Kevin Barry Recital Room
Elizabeth-Claude Jacquet de la Guerre Violin Sonata No. 1 in D minor
With Peter Dains, piano Schumann Fantasiestücke Op. 73 for viola and piano Kodály Adagio for viola and piano Tchaikovsky None but the Lonely Heart, Op. 6, No.6 Rachmaninoff Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14 Prokofiev Selections from the Ballet “Romeo and Juliet” (Arr. Vadim Borisovsky) Fauré Élégie, Op. 24 for viola and piano Franck Sonata in A major for piano and violin (Arr. for viola) In 2017 Fiachra was joint winner of the NCH Young Musicians Award for String Players. He has performed in the West Cork Music Festival and GAIA Chamber Music Festival in Switzerland. He has also played with orchestras such as Camerata Ireland and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and has toured with various orchestras in both Europe and the UAE. Tickets: €15 per concert Presented by NCH in association with Young European Strings
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Barbara Strozzi Serenata ‘Hor che Apollo’ Elizabeth-Claude Jacquet de la Guerre Rigaudons 1 and 2, Chaconne in D, ‘ Maria Antonia Walpurgis ‘Perfido’ and ‘Prendi’ from Six arias for Soprano, strings and continuo Maddalena Laura Lombardini (Sirmen) String quartet No. 2 in B flat major [ Maria Antonia Walpurgis ‘Da me ti dvidi’ from Talestri, Regina delle Amazzoni On the eve of International Women’s Day, the Irish Baroque Orchestra perform ‘La Donna Barocca’ The programme highlights the sometimes neglected compositional output by female composers of the baroque period and particularly celebrating the 400th anniversary of the birth of Barbara Strozzi. Tickets: €17.50 Presented by the National Concert Hall in association with Sounding the Feminists and supported by the Department of Culture, Heritage & the Gaeltacht.
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MARCH-APRIL 2019 Chopin Plus
Friends Trip to Cork Lir Quartet at Triskel Arts Centre
Friday 8 March 1:05pm John Field Room
Anthony Byrne, piano Join Anthony for a recital of piano classics featuring many of his favourite encores including Debussy, Chopin, Mozart, Mayerl, Lecuona and Zez Confrey’s wonderful ‘Dizzy Fingers’. Tickets: €13 Concessions available Presented by Anthony Byrne
Saturday 9 March Bus Departs NCH at 9am Triskel Arts Centre
We’re heading south to hear one of Ireland’s finest ensembles, Lir Quartet perform works by Mendelssohn and Britten in the elegant surroundings of Triskel Arts Centre. Afterwards, a three course lunch will be served in Farmgate restaurant, situated in Cork’s famous English Market. Friends: €80 (Non-members: €90) For more information or to book your place, contact the Friends Box Office on 01 408 6777. Presented by NCH
Family Concert: Mystical Menagerie with the Echo Band Saturday 9 March 11:30am & 1pm John Field Room
Kari Kriikku
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra: Saariaho, Mahler Friday 8 March 7:30pm
Take flight with a dragon, prowl with the lions, and leap like a lemur at our interactive family concert with the Echo Band. Enjoy a fantastic variety of songs featuring creatures both real and imagined. Lots of participation promised to keep your little wildlings involved and entertained!
Main Stage
Tickets: €12|Child: €10 Family ticket (family of 4 with max. 2 adults): €37
Ilan Volkov, conductor Kari Kriikku, clarinet
Presented by NCH
Saariaho D’om le vrai sens Mahler Symphony No. 7 Soundings: Free pre-concert talk at 6.30pm. Artist(s) in conversation. Tickets: €38.50, €31, €23.50 (Choir Balcony: €15) Limited concessions available Presented by RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra
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RTÉ Contempo Quartet
RTÉ Contempo Quartet: Romantic Beats
Viv Albertine
Words+Ideas: Viv Albertine in conversation with Sinéad Gleeson Saturday 9 March 8:30pm The Studio
Viv Albertine in conversation with Una Mullally Sunday 10 March 8:30pm The Studio
Songwriter and musician Viv Albertine was the guitarist in cult post punk band The Slits and a key player in British counter-culture before her career in TV and film directing. Her latest memoir, To Throw Away Unopened is a fearless dissection of one woman’s obsession with the truth about family, power, and her identity as a rebel and outsider.
Sunday 10 March 3pm Kevin Barry Recital Room
Jane O’Leary Fanfare Mendelssohn String Quartet No. 3 in D major Op. 44, No. 1 Brahms String Quartet Op. 51, No. 2 in A minor RTÉ Contempo Quartet continue its Romantic Beats season with Jane O’Leary’s short Fanfare followed by two truly romantic works - Mendelssohn’s spirited work completed in 1838 just after the birth of his first child, and Brahms’ melancholic but ultimately hopeful piece. Tickets: €16 Student and child concessions available Presented by RTÉ
Tickets for each event: €15 Presented by NCH
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Anton & Erin
Anton & Erin: Those Magical Musicals Sunday 10 March 3pm Main Stage
The world of Ballroom meets Musical Theatre with stunning costumes and breathtaking choreography. Featuring the vocal talent of TV favourite Lance Ellington and the magnificent Manchester Concert Orchestra with conductor Richard Balcombe and a sensational West End Dance Ensemble. Tickets: €55, €49.50, €44.50 (Choir Balcony: €34.50) Limited concessions available Presented by Raymond Gubbay Ltd
Special Schools Sing-Along: Escape from the Zoo! Monday 11 March 11am John Field Room
A wall has blown down at Dublin Zoo, and the animals are on the loose! Join our musicians on a journey to find and gather the animals scattered across the globe. We invite special schools (pupils with moderate, severe and profound general learning disabilities) to join us for this interactive, multi-sensory concert-workshop.
Peace, Love & Protest
Peace, Love, & Protest: UCD 1969 Tuesday 12 March 8pm John Field Room
‘Oh, what a time it was’, the Gentle Revolution at UCD 1969. With Patrick Bergin, Barry McGovern, Jim Lockhart and Barry Devlin (of Horslips), Keith Donald, Brian Bolger, Ciara Burke, Donal Lunny, Brendan Ingoldsby, Nuala Hayes, Jeananne Crowley and Susan Slott. Fifty years on, this celebration in music, drama, and spoken word, marks a unique period in Irish student history. Tickets: €20 Sponsored by Butlers Chocolates Presented by SDA ‘Gentle Revolution’ Anniversary Committee All proceeds (after costs) will be donated to the Peter McVerry Trust
Free but ticketed event. (Returns Only) Presented by NCH
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MARCH-APRIL 2019 RTÉ Concert Orchestra: A Night at the Oscars
John Lynch Chamber Music Project: HK Gruber’s Frankenstein!!
Wednesday 13 March 8pm
Thursday 14 March 8pm
Main Stage
The Studio
Don’t miss a night of music from the Oscars. Some of the best known movie soundtracks of all time including Raiders of the Lost Ark, Titanic, Top Gun, Out of Africa, ET, Lord of the Rings, Ben Hur and Beauty and the Beast.
The 2019 season of John Lynch Chamber Music Project concerts, featuring members of both the RTÉ National Symphony and RTÉ Concert Orchestras, kicks off with a performance of HK Gruber’s Frankenstein!! A comically scary and gruesome setting of children’s rhymes, sung/spoken by actor Barry McGovern.
Tickets: €39.50, €33, €27, €22 (Choir Balcony: €12) Limited concessions available Presented by RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Tickets: €17.50 Presented by the National Concert Hall in Association with RTÉ
The Three Tenors
Catherine Mayer
The Three Tenors: Dominic McGorian, Shane Morgan and Derek Moloney - Live in Concert
Words+Ideas: Catherine Mayer Wednesday 13 March 8:30pm
Thursday 14 March 8pm
The Studio
Main Stage
Catherine Mayer draws on her front-line experiences of journalism and politics to explain how debates have become so damagingly polarised, to the detriment of all of us. A funny, free-wheeling show about sound-bite culture in a messy world. Tickets €15 Presented by NCH
Award-winners Dominic, Shane and Derek promise an amazing night to remember as they perform an exciting Celtic-flavoured programme to include: ‘Homes of Donegal’, ‘Spanish Lady’, ‘Caledonia’ and uplifting songs made famous by world superstars (including Sinatra, The Dubliners, and Pavarotti). Tickets: €35, €32.50, €25 Concessions available Presented by John Conway Premier 3
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4 in a Bar
The Irish Song Reimagined: 4 in a Bar in Harmony Friday 15 March 1:05pm John Field Room
The poetry and song of Ireland has enjoyed attention and invention the world over, a tradition stretching back at least to Medieval times. 4 in a Bar recasts these famous melodies in an entirely new fashion, one informed by the quartet’s ten-year development of close harmony, a cappella singing. Tickets: €18 Concessions available Presented by 4 in a Bar
Tea Dance Tunes – Dementia Friendly Concert Friday 15 March 3pm John Field Room
We invite people living with dementia, their carers and families to enjoy a concert of favourite songs and music.
Alessandro Taverna
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra: Towards 2022 Friday 15 March 7:30pm Main Stage
Timothy Henty, conductor Alessandro Taverna, piano Gerard Victory John Field E.J. Moeran
Three Irish Pictures Piano Concerto No. 6 Symphony in G minor
Soundings: Free pre-concert talk at 6.30pm. Artist(s) in conversation. Tickets: €25 (Choir Balcony: €15) Limited concessions available Presented by RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra
Tickets: €2.50 (Returns Only) Presented by NCH Kindly supported by Michael and Loret O’Brien and Dublin City Council North Central Area.
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Moxie
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Anouar Brahem
Perspectives: Anouar Brahem - Blue Maqams
Sunday 17 March 7:30pm
Saturday 16 March 8pm
David Brophy, conductor Moxie Niall Vallely, concertina
Main Stage
With Dave Holland, Nasheet Waits, Django Bates Anouar Brahem revealed his new project Blue Maqams in 2017. This remarkable line-up features legend Dave Holland, drums star Nasheet Waits, and pianist Django Bates; “The result achieves a spellbinding balance between gently melodic Mediterranean song forms and the one-touch rhythmic elasticity and melodic ingenuity of the best jazz.” The Guardian Tickets: €44, €40, €34
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Niall Vallely Concerto for Concertina and Orchestra (world premiere) “Niall vallely’s technical mastery and genius for improvisation are matched by apparently inexhaustible creative reserves.” The Irish Times Prices: €45, €38.50, €28.50 (Choir Balcony: €20) Limited concessions available Presented by RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra
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MARCH-APRIL 2019 Emily Anderson Memorial Concert Tuesday 19 March 7:30pm Kevin Barry Recital Room
Benjamin Baker violin Daniel Lebhardt, piano Joe O’Grady, piano Beethoven Piano Sonata in C minor Op. 13 “Pathétique” Mozart Violin Sonata in E minor, K. 304 Mozart Violin Sonata in E flat, K. 380 Beethoven Violin Sonata No. 7 in C minor, Op. 30 No. 2 Tickets €17.50 Kilfenora
Kilfenora Céilí Band and guests
Presented by Music for Galway and NUI Galway as part of the NCH’s Chamber Music Series
Monday 18 March 1pm & 8pm Main Stage
Kilfenora Céilí Band and Guests Regarded by aficionados as the quintessential Irish céilí band, The Kilfenora Céilí Band together with singers Edel Vaughan and Jerry Lynch, dancers Laura Minogue, Deirdre Kiely, world champions Michael and Matthew Gardiner, perform an uplifting, energetic and entertaining show making this a must-attend event this St. Patrick’s weekend. Lunchtime Concert Tickets: €20 Evening: €37.50, €32, €28.50, (Choir Balcony: €22) Presented by NCH
Liz Wright
Lizz Wright: Waltons World Masters Series Thursday 21 March 8pm Main Stage
Lizz Wright possesses an inimitable voice that the New York Times describes as ‘a smooth, dark alto possessed of qualities you might associate with barrel-aged bourbon or butter-soft leather’, she draws from a deep well of gospel, jazz and spirituals for her own original material and brings new life to works by some of the finest songwriters of our time. Tickets: €40, €36, €32 Concessions available Presented by Waltons New School of Music
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Linsey Dempsey
Elements
Nathalie Stutzmann
Friday 22 March 1:05pm
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra: Bizet & Ravel
John Field Room
Linsey Dempsey, soprano Aoife O’ Sullivan, piano
Friday 22 March 7:30pm
Musicians Linsey and Aoife will explore the elements of Fire, Water, Wind and Earth and what binds them together in connection to the human spirit through a variety of operatic arias and classical songs including Lieder, French melodie and Spanish folk song.
Nathalie Stutzmann, conductor
Main Stage
Bizet L’Arlésienne Suites Nos. 1 & 2 Bizet Selections from Carmen Suites Nos. 1 & 2 Ravel Boléro Tickets: €38.50, €31, €23.50, (Choir Balcony: €15) Limited concessions available
Tickets: €17 Concessions available
Presented by RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra
Presented by Linsey Dempsey
Pipeworks Organ Recital Friday 22 March 6pm Main Stage
David Grealy, organ Ravel Duruflé
Le tombeau de Couperin (arr. Grealy) Prelude et Fugue sur le Nom d’Alain
Free ticketed concert Presented by Pipeworks, RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and National Concert Hall
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Sir András Schiff
NCH International Concert Series: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Sir András Schiff, piano/conductor Saturday 23 March 8pm Main Stage
Schumann Schumann Brahms
Konzertstück in G major, Op. 86 Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120 Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15
An Island Sings Sunday 24 March 5:30pm Main Stage
In this very special concert, choirs from the four corners of Ireland join Chamber Choir Ireland for the world premiere of ‘An Island Sings’, a specially commissioned choral work for massed choir composed by Elaine Agnew, conducted by the renowned conductor Christopher Bell. Tickets: €12 Concessions available
Insights: Pre-concert talk at 6.45pm. Free to ticket holders
Presented by the Association of Irish Choirs, Chamber Choir Ireland and Poetry Ireland
Tickets: €70, €57.50, €49.50, (Choir Balcony: €35)
Bring Along a Baby
Presented by NCH as part of the International Concert Series 18/19 Supported by The Irish Times
Monday 25 March 10:30am & 12:30pm John Field Room
Bring Along a Baby is an informal, relaxed, accessible chamber music recital, aimed primarily at parents, while babies or very young children sleep, feed and play. Tickets: €13, babies go free! Presented by the NCH in association with Classical Kids
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Peter Regan
Redmond O’Toole
Hibernian Orchestra Spring Gala Concert
NCH International Guitar Series 2019
Wednesday 27 March 8pm
Thursday 28 March 7:30pm
Main Stage
Kevin Barry Recital Room
Peter Regan, piano John Finucane, conductor Eduoard Zatriqi Human Machine Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3 Shostakovich Symphony No. 9 Join the Hibernian Orchestra as we showcase composition and concerto competition winners. Enjoy a world premiere overture, Prokofiev’s dazzlingly virtuosic third piano concerto and Shostakovich’s joyful and subversive ninth symphony. Tickets: €20 Concessions available Presented by The Hibernian Orchestra The Hibernian Orchestra is grateful for the support of Dublin City Council
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Redmond O’Toole, 8-string-Brahms guitar Bach Violin Sonata No.1 BWV 1001 Haydn Sonata Hob.XVI /46 Mertz La Romantique Carlo Domeniconi Koyunbaba Ian Wilson Cortège Recognised as one of the most distinctive and original guitarists of his generation, Redmond O’Toole was the first to adopt Paul Galbraith’s ‘Brahms guitar’ which he plays in the position of a cello. This is a rare opportunity to hear him perform in the intimate setting of the Kevin Barry Recital Room. Tickets €17.50 Presented by NCH
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MARCH-APRIL 2019 Four Hands - Four Voices Friday 29 March 1:05pm John Field Room
Rebecca Cohen, piano Niall Kinsella, piano Maria McGrann, soprano Sarah Richmond, mezzo-soprano Andrew Gavin, tenor Kevin Neville, baritone
Matt Haig
Words+Ideas: Matt Haig - Notes on a Nervous Planet Thursday 28 March 8pm Main Stage
Join best-selling author of Notes on a Nervous Planet and How to Stop Time, Matt Haig as he tackles the questions that so often plague our thoughts: how can we stay sane on a planet that makes us mad? Don’t miss this evening of insightful discussion about the modern world and how best to navigate it. Tickets: €25, €20 Presented by NCH
This concert showcases the exquisite repertoire for piano duo and voices performing Brahms’ ‘Liebeslieder-Waltzer’ (Love-Song Waltzes) and Schumann’s ‘Spanische Liebeslieder’ (Spanish Love Songs), plus delightful piano duets by Schubert. Tickets: €16 Concessions available Presented by Irish Songmakers with kind support from E-Z Heating Solutions Ltd.
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra: Bach & Dvořák Friday 29 March 7:30pm Main Stage
Maxim Vengerov, violin /conductor Patrick Rafter, violin Matthew Manning, oboe Bach Dvořák
Concerto for Two Violins, ‘Double’ Violin Concerto in A minor Concerto for Violin and Oboe in D minor Symphony No. 9, ‘From the New World’
Tickets: €69.50, €55.50, €42.50 (Choir Balcony: €29.50) Limited concessions available Presented by RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra
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MARCH-APRIL 2019 “Bach To Beethoven” Complete works for cello and piano (3 of 3) Sunday 31 March 3pm Kevin Barry Recital Room
Gerald Peregrine, cello Fiachra Garvey, piano Bach Sonata No. 3 in G minor BWV 1029 Beethoven Variations for cello and piano in E flat on the theme of Mozart’s “Bei Männern” WoO 46 Beethoven Cello Sonata No 5 in D major Opus 102/2
Pinchas Zukerman
NCH International Concert Series: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Pinchas Zukerman, violin/conductor
Tickets: €17.50 Presented by NCH
Saturday 30 March 8pm Main Stage
Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major Elgar Enigma Variations Op. 36 The multi Grammy® Award winner, Pinchas Zukerman returns as Principal Guest Conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) who have been described as ‘one of the best and most prestigious symphonic orchestras in the world’ (Daily California). Insights: Pre-concert talk at 6.45pm. Free to ticket holders Tickets €80, €67.50, €52.50, (Choir Balcony: €40) Presented by NCH Supported by The Irish Times
Irish Times Theatre Awards
The 22nd Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards Sunday 31 March 7pm Main Stage
The 22nd Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards, a night of celebration of Irish theatre, bringing together some of the most accomplished actors, writers, directors and technical experts in Ireland today. This is the only awards event which celebrates excellence across all areas of Irish theatre. Tickets: €20 Presented by The Irish Times Sponsored by TileStyle
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Gamelan Ensembles
Gamelan Ensembles Term 3 Starts Tuesday 2 April 6pm & 8:15 pm
UCD Symphony Orchestra
The Gamelan is a terrific instrument for both learning and performing. New members are welcome to join this 8-week term. There is no requirement of previous musical experience – all levels welcome! For ages 16+.
UCD Symphony Orchestra: A Russian Festival
Course fee: €65 per 8-week term
The UCD Symphony Orchestra and UCD Philharmonic Choir join forces again to perform an extravaganza of Russian orchestral favourites conducted by Ciarán Crilly. We are also proud to present UCD Ad Astra Music Scholar Dylan Browne making his concerto debut with the orchestra.
Presented by NCH
Irish-Austrian Society Glaser Memorial Concert Wednesday 3 April 7:30pm Kevin Barry Recital Room
Claudie Driesen, violin Violetta-Valérie Muth, cello Owen Lorigan, piano Mozart Glinka Rachmaninov Shostakovich
Wednesday 3 April 8pm Main Stage
Tickets: €18, €14 Concessions available Presented by UCD Symphony Orchestra Sponsored by UCD Estate Services
Trio in B flat K502 Trio Pathétique in D minor Vocalise Op. 34 Trio No. 2 in E minor Op. 67
Tickets: €25 Presented by the Irish Austrian Society
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Primary Ensemble Project
Miriam Roycroft
Primary Ensemble Project Collaboration Day
Female Composer Series Thursday 4 April 7:30pm Kevin Barry Recital Room
Thursday 4 April 12:45pm Main Stage
The Primary Ensemble Project is aimed at developing early ensemble playing in a vibrant and holistic programme. After a series of workshops, the schools come together in our collaborative Performance Day. Family and friends can come along to hear your ensemble on Ireland’s most prestigious stage! Free but ticketed, available for booking 1 March Presented by NCH and the Royal Irish Academy of Music
Miriam Roycroft, cello Lance Coburn, piano Louise Farrenc Cello Sonata in B flat major Op. 46 (1859) Vítězslava Kaprálová April Preludes, Op. 13 (1937) Ethel Smyth Cello Sonata in a minor Op. 5 (1887) Luise Adolpha LeBeau Cello Sonata in D major Op. 17 (1882) Henriëtte Bosmans Sonata (1919) This concert focuses on unjustly neglected sonatas by major female composers of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Tickets: €17.50 Presented by the National Concert Hall in association with ‘Sounding the Feminists’ and supported by the Dept of Culture, Heritage & the Gaeltacht
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Conor McKeon
Legends of Swing: The Best Swing Show In Town! Thursday 4 April 8pm Main Stage
Back by popular demand after a phenomenal 9 sell out concerts, the boys are back in town! Performing the big, bold, raucous and beautiful songs from the legendary gang including Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Louis Armstrong and The Great American Song Book. Tickets: €39.50, €32.50 (Choir Balcony: €20) Concessions available Presented by Connor McKeon
TU Dublin Conservatory presents Opera at Lunchtime! Friday 5 April 1:05pm John Field Room
TU Dublin Conservatory presents a lunchtime concert of operatic favourites. For approximately 50 minutes, sit back, relax and enjoy listening to these talented young singers of the future as they perform a wide repertoire of operatic delights from Mozart to Benjamin Britten!
Jean Deroyer
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra: Sibelius, Beethoven & Tchaikovsky Friday 5 April 7:30pm Main Stage
Jean Deroyer, conductor Fidelio Trio Sibelius Finlandia Beethoven Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello & Piano / 33’ Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 7, ‘The Symphony of Life’ / 40’ Soundings: Free pre-concert talk at 6.30pm. Artist(s) in conversation. Full price €38.50, €31, €23.50 (Choir Balcony: €15) Limited concessions available Presented by RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra
Tickets: €15 Concessions available Presented by TU Dublin Conservatory
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Anoushka Shankar
Mini Music Term 3
Perspectives: Anoushka Shankar, Shiraz: A Romance of India
Starting Saturday 6 April Room A34 & A35
An action-packed music workshop experience for babies and young children aged 3 months to 8 years old. Mini Mini Mini Mini Mini Mini
Minors 10:20am: 3-12 months Majors 11:00am: 1-2 years Mezzos 10:20am & 11:40am: 2-3 years Muchos 12:20pm & 1:50pm: 3-4 years Maxis 1pm & 1:45pm: 4-5 years Maestros 1:00 - 1:45pm: 5-8 years
Tickets: €120 per 10-week term / €155 per 10-week term (Mini Maestros) Second child discount available General sales open at 10am on 16 February
Saturday 6 April 8pm Main Stage
Sitar master Anoushka Shankar celebrates the majesty of the Taj Mahal with the live score to the film Shiraz, which tells the story behind the construction of the Taj Mahal. It’s a tale of undying devotion, following Shiraz, the building’s designer, and his childhood sweetheart, the princess who became the Empress Mumtaz Mahal. Tickets: €55, €47.50, €40, €35 (Restricted View) Presented by NCH Supported by The Irish Times
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Siansa Gael Linn
RTÉ Contempo Quartet: Romantic Beats
Siansa Gael Linn 2019: CraobhchomÓrtas
Sunday 7 April 3pm
Sunday 7 April 7:30pm
Kevin Barry Recital Room
Main Stage
With guest Christopher Marwood, cello
Scoth-cheolchoirm le hocht ngrúpa thraidisiúnta a bheidh san iomaíocht do dhuaischiste €4,500. Eight young traditional Irish music groups compete for a prize fund of €4,500 in what promises to be a fantastic grand finale concert!
Haydn String Quartet Op. 74, No. 3 in G minor, Rider Andrew Hamilton “f” (2018) Schubert String Quintet in C major In the final concert of their Romantic Beats season, RTÉ Contempo are joined by guest cellist Christopher Marwood in a programme including Andrew Hamilton’s new quartet and music by two giants of the classical/romantic era, “Papa” Haydn & Franz Schubert.
Tickets: €20 Student ticket: €10 Presented by Gael Linn Sponsored by RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, Irish Music Magazine
Tickets: €16 Student and child concessions available Presented by RTÉ
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Musical World
Jonian Ilias Kadesha
Musical World: Exploring Music for Primary Schools – Traditional Irish Music
RTÉ Concert Orchestra: Jonian Ilias Kadesha Tuesday 9 April 8pm Main Stage
Tuesday 9 April 10:30am The Studio
In this series of performance workshops for primary school groups (3rd-6th class) we explore music from around the world; today we are at home, with the focus on learning through Traditional Irish music. Classroom materials will be provided in advance, with lots of participation on the day!
Jonathan Bloxham, conductor Jonian Ilias Kadesha, violin Jörg Widmann Tchaikovsky Beethoven
Con brio Violin Concerto Symphony No. 7
Tickets: €39.50, €33, €27, €22 (Choir Balcony: €12) Limited concessions available Presented by RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Tickets: €8 per student Teachers go free (1 teacher for every 10 students) Presented by NCH
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John Lynch
Paul Gregory
John Lynch Chamber Music Project
NCH International Guitar Series 2019
Wednesday 10 April 7:30pm
Thursday 11 April 7:30pm
Kevin Barry Recital Room
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Owen Lorigan, piano with members of the RTÉ National Symphony and RTÉ Concert Orchestras
Paul Gregory, guitar Yoko Ono, piano
Martinu º
Q uartet for oboe, violin, violoncello and piano Dubois Piano Quintet in F, for piano, oboe, violin, viola and violoncello Korngold Piano Quintet Op. 15 Tickets: €17.50 Presented by the NCH in Association with RTÉ
R&R Sings! The Sound of Musicals Wednesday 10 April 8pm Thursday 11 April 8pm Saturday 13 April 2.30pm & 8pm Sunday 14 April 2.30pm Main Stage
The Rathmines & Rathgar Musical Society make a welcome return to the NCH this spring with a musical trip down memory lane. From The West End to Broadway and back, you’re invited to an evening of melodies, memories and most of all… musicals! Tickets: Wednesday – Thursday: €35, €33, €31, €25 Saturday - Sunday: €40, €37, €35, €30 Presented by The Rathmines & Rathgar Musical Society
Beethoven arr. Carulli Variations in F major on Ein Madchen oder Weibchen from Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte for guitar and piano Tarrega Preludes in E and A, Capricho Arabe (Serenata), Maria (Gavota) ( Fortea Toledo Op. 14 , Capricho Estudio Op. 13 Ferrer Bolero Op. 39 for guitar and piano E. Sainz de la Maza Petenera and Zapateado Villa-Lobos Valsa Concierto No. 2 Op. 4 (completed Gregory) Leo Brouwer Elogio de la Danza Duende Mulatos Moscardini (Candombe) Gnattali Sonatina No. 2 for guitar and piano In this fifth concert in a series of six recitals curated by NCH and Redmond O’Toole, distinguished English guitarist Paul Gregory plays music from Spain and South America and is joined by pianist Yoko Ono. Tickets €17.50 Presented by NCH
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Celine Byrne
The Irish Guitar Quartet
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra: Korngold: Die tote Stadt (The Dead City)
The Irish Guitar Quartet
Friday 12 April 7:30pm Main Stage
Friday 12 April 1:05pm John Field Room
Patrik Ringborg, conductor Celine Byrne, soprano Charles Workman, tenor Ben McAteer, baritone
The Irish Guitar Quartet (IGQ) is one of Ireland’s most exciting music ensembles, performing a wide range of music from Baroque to Contemporary fusion. Utilising the wonderful versatility of the instrument to create textures and ambience, the IGQ have left nation-wide audiences spellbound.
Korngold Die tote Stadt (The Dead City) concert performance
Tickets €16 Concessions available
Presented by RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra
Presented by Jerry Creedon
Tea Dance Tunes – Dementia Friendly Concert
Tickets: €40, €34.50, €28.50 Limited concessions available
Artane School of Music Annual Showcase Monday 15 April 8pm Main Stage
Friday 12 April 3pm John Field Room
We invite people living with dementia, their carers and families to enjoy a concert of favourite songs and music. Tickets: €2.50 Presented by NCH. Kindly supported by Michael and Loret O’Brien and Dublin City Council North Central Area.
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Join the various ensembles of the Artane School of Music for an evening of music from all genres. The concert has something for everyone and will include the famous Artane Band under the baton of Director, Ronan O’Reilly. Tickets: €20 Family Ticket €60 (Family of 4, maximum 2 adults) Concessions available Presented by The Artane School of Music
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MARCH-APRIL 2019 The Guinness Storehouse guided tour and lunch Tuesday 16 April 11:30am
Workshop Day
Easter: Workshop Day Tuesday 16 April from 10:15am Baby Bop & Toddler Twist Have fun with your little one in these engaging workshops and learn a range of tunes and techniques to continue their musical journey at home!
Discover the origin and history behind Dublin’s most iconic drink as well as the craftsmanship involved in making the stout in this fully guided tour. Afterwards enjoy a two course lunch in the Storehouse restaurant. Friends €50 (non-members €60) For more information or to book your place, contact the Friends Box Office on 01 408 6777. Presented by NCH
Baby Bop (3-12 months), 10:15am & 1pm Toddler Twist (1-2 years), 11:30am & 2:15pm Tickets: Adult: €8/Child: €7 1 Adult & 2 Children: €19.50
Junior & Senior Youth Workshops Discover your inner musician in these introductory music workshops for ages 8-16! All instruments will be provided, however you’re welcome to bring your own. No previous experience required! Parents/guardians may relax in our chill room with tea/coffee during the workshops. Junior Workshops (Ages 8-12): Let’s Play Ukulele, 10:15am Let’s Drum, 11am Build a Song, 12:15pm Intro to Gamelan, 1:15pm Senior Workshops (Ages 13-16): Build a Song, 10:30am Let’s Play Ukulele, 11:45am Intro to Gamelan, 12:00pm Let’s Drum, 1pm Tickets: €12.50 for one workshop €20 for two workshops €27 for three workshops Must book same age group to receive discount.
Zee Zee
RTÉ Concert Orchestra: Zee Zee Tuesday 16 April 8pm Main Stage
Zee Zee, piano Arvo Pärt Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten Grieg Piano Concerto Brahms Symphony No. 2 Tickets: €39.50, €33, €27, €22, (Choir Balcony: €12) Limited concessions available Presented by RTÉ Concert Orchestra
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MARCH-APRIL 2019 Easter: Sounds of Spring with The Mobile Music Machine Wednesday 17 April 11am & 1pm John Field Room
In this interactive string quartet concert for all the family we feature works inspired by spring! Hear extracts from The Four Seasons by Vivaldi, Piazzolla, Mozart’s “Spring” quartet and other well-known works. Tickets: Adult: €12/ Child: €10 Family ticket (Family of 4 maximum 2 adults): €37 RTÉ Cór na nÓg
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RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra: Good Friday St. Matthew Passion Friday 19 April 3:30pm Main Stage
Nicholas McGegan, conductor RTÉ Philharmonic Choir Mark Hindley, chorus master RTÉ Cór na nÓg Mary Amond O’Brien, choral director Keaton Henson
Bach
Perspectives: Keaton Henson’s Six Lethargies
Tickets: €40, €34.50, €28.50 Limited concessions available Presented by RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra
Wednesday 17 April 8pm Main Stage
Liza Pulman sings Streisand
Six Lethargies is the culmination of years of work from the musician, artist and composer Keaton Henson. This is the Irish premiere of Henson’s new piece performed by string orchestra led by Crash Ensemble, exploring themes of mental illness, trauma and empathy. Keaton Henson will be attending the performance. Tickets €39.50, €34.50, €26.50 Six Lethargies is a co-commission by The Barbican Centre, London; National Concert Hall, Dublin and Vivid, Sydney.
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Saturday 20 April 8pm Main Stage
Currently running at the Lyric Theatre, West End, Fascinating Aida singer Liza Pulman performs all the greatest Streisand hits with her UK band. Two great talents on one stage – the music of Streisand and the brilliance of Liza Pulman. Tickets: €38.50, €33, €25 Presented by Pat Egan
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MARCH-APRIL 2019 Easter: Musical Picnic with the Echo Band Tuesday 23 April 1pm concert, 12:15pm foyer activities John Field Room
Join us for a family picnic lunchtime concert where we bring the outdoors indoors, with fun activities from 12:15pm followed by a family lunchtime concert. Lots of participation promised to keep all ages involved and entertained! Tickets: Adult: €12/ Child: €10 Family ticket (family of 4 with max. 2 adults): €37 Picnics: €5 Presented by NCH
The Puccini Scandal
The Puccini Scandal Wednesday 24 April 8pm Main Stage
The Puccini Scandal tells the story of the tragic death of Puccini’s maid, Doria Manfredi, in 1909 and how it influenced his musical compositions. As the composer struggles to complete ‘Turandot’ he gives an entertaining and moving account of his life, interspersed with scenes from his famous operas. Johnny Duhan
Johnny Duhan’s Farewell Concert Tuesday 23 April 8pm John Field Room
Johnny Duhan is an acclaimed songwriter and the legendry Frontman of Granny’s Intentions. His songs are performed worldwide in multiple languages, thanks to the focus put on them by Christy Moore, The Dubliners, Dolores Keane and many more. This performance will be among the last from this great songwriter. Tickets: €25
Tickets: €37.50, €32.50, €27.50 (Choir Balcony: €20) Presented by Pat Egan
Easter: Bring Along a Baby Thursday 25 April 10:30am & 12:30pm John Field Room
Bring Along a Baby is an informal, relaxed, accessible chamber music recital, aimed primarily at parents, while babies or very young children sleep, feed and play. Tickets: €13, babies go free!
Presented by Pat Egan
Presented by NCH in association with Classical Kids
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MARCH-APRIL 2019 Pigalle: Life and Music of Edith Piaf Friday 26 April 1:05pm John Field Room
Gaëlle Solal
NCH International Guitar Series 2019 Thursday 25 April 7:30pm
Chanteuse Derby Browne performs her personal tribute to The Little Sparrow Edith Piaf, with performances of ‘La Vie En Rose’, ‘No Regrets’, ‘Autumn Leaves’ and ‘Under the Bridges of Paris’. Tickets: €18 Concessions available Presented by Derby Browne
Kevin Barry Recital Room
Gaëlle Solal, guitar The last concert in a series of recitals curated by NCH and Redmond O’Toole, brings outstanding French guitarist Gaëlle Solal to play a programme inspired by Bach and Villa-Lobos. Her performances have been described as ‘infectiously wonderful’. Tickets €17.50
Tara Erraught & Dr. John O’Conor
Presented by NCH
20th Anniversary Gala Concert Choral Scholars of University College Dublin
NCH International Concert Series: Tara Erraught, mezzo-soprano & John O’Conor, piano Friday 26 April 8pm
Thursday 25 April 7:30pm
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Programme to include works by Strauss, Mahler and Rossini.
The Choral Scholars of University College Dublin Desmond Earley, director Join the Choral Scholars and friends to celebrate the choir’s 20th anniversary year with a programme of their most-popular contemporary Irish choral music from their best-selling albums, a world premiere performance, and stories and songs from Scholars past and present.
Tara Erraught makes her recital debut in the International Concert Series accompanied by the renowned Irish pianist John O’Conor. Insights: Pre-concert talk at 6.45pm. Free to ticket holders Tickets €37.50, €29.50, €25, (Choir Balcony: €19.50) Presented by NCH Supported by The Irish Times
Tickets: €35, €25, €15 Concessions available Presented by University College Dublin
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Rose McGowan
Masterclass with Tara Erraught and the Irish National Opera Studio Singers
Words+Ideas: Rose McGowan Saturday 27 April 8pm
Saturday 27 April 2:30pm The Studio
Tara Erraught, once an usher at the National Concert Hall, has sung at prestigious festivals the world over, from Glyndebourne to the Met; the singers from the INO Studio (Rachel Croash, Amy Ní Fhearraigh, Andrew Gavin and Robert McAllister) represent the future of Irish opera; and this event offers a fascinating insight into the professional development of the elite of Irish voices.
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Rose McGowan gained global recognition as a leading actress and is now best known as a feminist whistle-blower, activist and agent of change. Interviewed live on-stage, McGowan will discuss her raw, honest & empowering memoir/manifesto, Brave, and explore the realities of coming of age in the cult of Hollywood. Tickets: €29.50, €24.50 Presented by NCH
Observer tickets: €5 Presented by NCH in association with Irish National Opera
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Suzuki Violin Teacher Training
Feis Ceoil
Suzuki Violin Teacher Training
Feis Ceoil Gala Performance
Saturday 27 April 10am Sunday 28 April 10am
Tuesday 30 April 7:30pm Main Stage
Kevin Barry Room
The NCH and Suzuki Education Institute of Ireland will host a professional development weekend for trained and registered Suzuki Violin teachers (any ESA level). World-renowned Suzuki Violin Teacher Trainer Wilfried Van Gorp from Belgium will lead the course. “Every Child Grows, Everything Depends on the Teacher”- Dr Shinchi Suzuki Tickets: €100 for 1 day, €150 for both days
A number of outstanding winners from Feis Ceoil 2019 will be selected to perform at this Gala Showcase rounding off the 2019 Festival. The concert will feature the winner of the Feis Ceoil, ESB Choir of the Year, alongside Orchestras, Ensembles and soloists representing a variety of disciplines and genres. Tickets: €15 Family ticket: €40 (family of 4 with max. 2 adults) Concessions available Presented by Feis Ceoil
Presented by NCH in association with the Suzuki Education Institute of Ireland
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International Concert Series 2018/2019
Marc-André Hamelin piano
Thursday 9 May 8pm Programme includes Schumann, Weissenberg, Fauré and Chopin “A performer with a reputation for a kind of superhuman mastery.” The Irish Times nch.ie 01 417 0000 nch.ie
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