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“In the decades to come, we will surely talk of having seen this man in the way others talk of Miles Davis or Jimi Hendrix or John Coltrane” The Irish Times
MARTIN HAYES QUARTET Saturday 28 October 2017, 8pm
Martin Hayes violin Doug Wieselman bass clarinet Liz Knowles volia/violin Dennis Cahill guitar The National Concert Hall is pleased to announce a major residency by arguably Ireland’s leading traditional musician, Martin Hayes. In this first concert, Hayes’ eloquence finds natural partners in the members of his newest collaborative venture, the Martin Hayes Quartet drawing on influences from baroque to jazz. Tickets: €36, €32, €27.50
“Hayes has a sublime lyrical and melodic sensibility that transforms all that jiggety-jig scraping into heartbreaking musical washes of the deepest melancholy and moments of sheer, sparkling exuberance.” Syndey Morning Herald
BROOKLYN RIDER AND MARTIN HAYES Wednesday 24 January 2018, 8pm Martin Hayes violin Brooklyn Rider Johnny Gandelsman violin Colin Jacobsen violin Nicholas Cords viola Michael Nicolas cello Martin Hayes and Brooklyn Rider join forces for an unforgettable evening of music grounded in the Irish tradition. Drawing material from their upcoming collaborative album, this one of a kind union dives headlong into innovative arrangements of traditional tunes from Colin Jacobsen, Kyle Sanna, Ljova and Dana Lyn. Tickets: €36, €32, €27.50
“Sparsely accompanied fiddle music has rarely sounded so complete and so essential” Q Magazine
MARTIN HAYES DUOS Saturday 12 May 2018, 8pm
Martin Hayes with Dennis Cahill’s adventurous and soulful interpretations distill the melodic essence of traditional music. This telepathic interplay has been at the heart of Hayes work for over 30 years. For this special new concert Hayes unveils duos with special guests alongside his longstanding partnership with Dennis Cahill. Tickets: €36, €32, €27.50
Ticket Package €65 for 2 concerts and €90 for all 3 concerts (Please note package price available on top price band only)
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