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Tradition Now Jan 25-26

Sat 22 & Sun 23 Feb 8pm

Sat 25 Jan 8pm Pepper Canister Church

Kodo: One Earth Tour 2014-Legend

Quercus

Wed 26 Mar 8pm

June Tabor, Huw Warren, Iain Bellamy

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Pantha Du Prince and The Bell Laboratory

Sun 26 Jan 1pm

Elements of Light

The Kilfenora Céilí Band with Michael Donnellan, the Kickincrew and guest singer TICKETS: €15

Sun 26 Jan 3pm Marathon ft.

Lau, At First Sight, Padraig Rynne’s Notify, Mossy Nolan and Colm McGowan TICKETS €15

Sun 26 Jan 8.30pm

Platinum

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Sat 14 Jun 8pm Wayne Shorter Quartet TICKETS: €25, €35, €40, €45

Sat 13 Dec 8pm Brassland @ NCH: Megafaun and Fight the Big Bull present Sounds of the South ft. Justin Vernon and Frazey Ford

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The Gloaming

Martin Hayes fiddle | Iarla Ó Lionaird vocals Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh hardanger Dennis Cahill guitar | Thomas Bartlett piano TICKETS: €15, €20, €25 Ticketing info €50 Weekend Ticket for Tradition Now on 25 and 26 January 2014 20% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall 10% discount for groups of 10 or more Tickets go on sale to Friends of the National Concert Hall Wednesday 20 November 2013 General booking opens Monday 25 November 2013

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CONTENTS January listings February listings March listings January Highlight - Thomas Hampson January Concerts - Main Auditorium January Concerts - John Field Room February Highlight - James Vincent McMorrow February Concerts - Main Auditorium February Concerts - John Field Room March Highlight - Perspectives 2014 March Concerts - Main Auditorium March Concerts - John Field Room Forthcoming Highlights April-August Friends of the National Concert Hall Events Education Events Booking and General Information Getting Here and Parking Seating Plan

PATRON Michael D. Higgins President of Ireland

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RESIDENT AT THE NATIONAL CONCERT HALL

The National Concert Hall is supported by The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra The National Chamber Choir of Ireland Irish Baroque Orchestra Music Network

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RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra 2013-2014: Strauss & Co. New Year Gala Celebration Annie - The Musical Annie - The Musical National Youth Orchestra of Ireland: New Year Gala The Pasadena Roof Orchestra - Puttin’ On The Ritz Conor Linehan, piano Pipeworks: David Leigh organ RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra 2013-2014: Gershwin’s Genius Dublin Youth Orchestras Annual Concert Reeling In The Showband Years RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Horizons 2014: Rhona Clarke We’re Old-Fashioned RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra 2013-2014: London Calling Conroy Back In The Field RTÉ Concert Orchestra Signature Series: Lesley Garrett RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Horizons 2014: Marian Ingoldsby International Concert Series 2013-2014: Joshua Bell, violin; Academy of St Martin in the Fields A Night at the Opera, DIT Conservatory of Music Pianist David Syme in Concert RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra 2013-2014: Rhapsodies & Fairytales RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra 2013-2014: The Late Night Concert Joanna MacGregor Johann Strauss Gala - A Viennese Party Perspectives 2014 - Tradition Now: Quercus (Pepper Canister Church) Perspectives 2014 - Tradition Now: Kilfenora Céilí Band with Michael Donnellan and Kickincrew Perspectives 2014 - Tradition Now Marathon: Lau, At First Light, Padraig Rynne’s Notify, Mossy Nolan and Colm McGowan Perspectives 2014 - Tradition Now: The Gloaming RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Horizons 2014: Brian Irvine International Concert Series 2013-2014: Thomas Hampson, baritone; Amsterdam Sinfonietta RTÉ Concert Orchestra: John Wilson conducts Hollywood Rhapsody Pigalle - The Life and Music of Edith Piaf RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra 2013-2014: Scottish Fantasy

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Anton Du Beke-Ballroom to Broadway Best of the Big Bands - Greatest Hits Let There Be Love - A Celebration of Nat King Cole Songs in the Key of D RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Horizons 2014: Seán Clancy James Vincent McMorrow James Vincent McMorrow James Vincent McMorrow Eva Meier and Conor Linehan perform German Cabaret songs RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra 2013-2014: Bare Mountain 19th Festival of Youth Orchestras International Concert Series 2013-2014: Chanticleer “She Said/He Said” Just a Song at Twilight A Night of Passionate Love Songs Celebrating Pavarotti RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra 2013-2014: Hamlet’s Fantasy Susannah De Wrixon: Isn’t it romantic?

RTÉ Concert Orchestra Valentine’s Night: Declan O’Rourke H.M.S. PINAFORE by Gilbert & Sullivan - Lyric Opera Productions

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Welcome To My World: A 50th Anniversary Celebration of The Life & Music of Jim Reeves International Concert Series 2013-2014: John Lill, piano - 70th Birthday Celebration Haenjo Pathétique Hollywood Heroes with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Perspectives 2014 - Kodo One Earth Tour 2014: Legend Perspectives 2014 - Kodo One Earth Tour 2014: Legend A Leaving Certificate Guide to Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra A Leaving Certificate Guide to Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra RTÉ Concert Orchestra: John Wilson conducts Essential Classics Mc Nulty plays Brahms and Prokofiev Pipeworks: Mark Duley, organ RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra 2013-2014: Fantastique!

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MARCH 2014 Sat 1 MA Sun 2 MA Wed 5 MA Thurs 6 MA Thurs 6 EL Fri 7 MA Fri 7 JFR Fri 7 EL ML Fri 7 Sat 8 MA Sat 8 EL Sun 9 JFR Sun 9 MA Mon 10 MA Tue 11 MA Wed 12 MA Thurs 13 MA Fri 14 JFR MA Fri 14 Sat 15 MA Sun 16 MA Mon 17 MA Wed 19 MA Thurs 20 MA Fri 21 JFR Sat 22 MA Sun 23 MA Sun 23 MA Wed 26 MA Thurs 27 MA

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ESBMadsoc 30th Anniversary Celebration Concert RIAM Performing Groups Annual Concert RTÉ Concert Orchestra: Super Troupers New Music Dublin 2014 - Arditti Quartet New Music Dublin 2014 - Night Music Arditti Quartet New Music Dublin 2014 - Birtwistle in Dublin with RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra New Music Dublin 2014 - ConTempo String Quartet New Music Dublin 2014 - Michael Gordon/Ligeti Double Portrait: Crash Ensemble New Music Dublin 2014 - Stockhausen: Oktophonie New Music Dublin 2014 - Icebreaker perform Kraftwerk Uncovered: A Future Past New Music Dublin 2014 - Crash Ensemble: Schnee New Music Dublin 2014 - Andrew Zolinsky Solo Piano Recital New Music Dublin 2014 - Lonely Child with RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Carmina Burana - The University of Dublin Choral Society Artane School of Music - Annual Showcase RTÉ Concert Orchestra Signature Series: John Scofield & Vince Mendoza Resonate - RIAM Annual Orchestral Concert Anthony Byrne, Piano Recital RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra 2013-2014: Trumpet On Tour!

St. Patrick’s Festival & RTÉ Radio 1 present Céilí House Live in Concert An Evening with Dónal Lunny and Friends The Music of Shaun Davey with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra John Wilson conducts That’s Entertainment! A Tribute to MGM Film Musicals National Concert Hall’s Rising Star 2014: Nadene Fiorentini La Dolce Roma Dublin Symphony Orchestra play Northern Romantics Only The Best of Nelson Riddle & Billy May - The Concert The Great American Songbook Perspectives 2014 - Pantha Du Prince & The Bell Laboratory: Elements of Light International Concert Series 2013-2014: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra; conductor: Kirill Karabits; Nicola Benedetti, violin Music for Mezzo-soprano, Viola and Piano RTÉ Concert Orchestra Signature Series: Hayley Westenra Aida - Ellen Kent and Opera and Ballet International Nabucco - Ellen Kent and Opera and Ballet International

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An Ideal Xmas Present

PUTTING

ON THE

RITZ

• Top Hat, White Tie & Tails • Puttin’ On The Ritz • Cheek To Cheek • My Blue Heaven/Singing In The Rain • Night & Day ...and many more

SUNDAY 5th JANUARY 2014 at 8pm Ticket prices: €22 - €49

BEST OF THE

BIGGREATEST BANDS HITS with

The Fabulous Syd Lawrence Orchestra

SUNDAY 2nd FEBRUARY 2014 MATINEE SHOW ONLY at 3.15pm Featuring IN THE MOOD • SING SING SING Ticket prices: €22 - €49

BEGIN THE BEGUINE... and many more.

Nat King Cole A Celebration of

with

THE CHRIS DEAN

• Unforgettable • Mona Lisa CONCERT ORCHESTRA • Let There Be Love • Nature Boy • When I Fall In Love • Stardust ...and many more

SUNDAY 2nd FEBRUARY 2014 at 8pm Ticket prices: €22 - €49

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JANUARY HIGHLIGHT

THOMAS HAMPSON Follow the Lieder Thomas Hampson has an aura befitting a frontiersman. Not the gung-ho backwoods kind, of course, but akin to those tall, strong and decisive Hollywood types who provided America with a feel-good factor about its values and achievements as a nation. Think Gary Cooper, James Stewart and Henry Fonda.

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The great baritone, who will perform here on January 29, qualifies on all counts - and particularly in relation to the frontier he challenged and conquered. This was not within his own land but in Europe and specifically Germany where lieder culture is a national obsession and where the name Dieter Fischer- Dieskau is a national icon not too far removed from the Almighty. During the great singer’s lifetime, Hampson himself referred to him in those terms.

And it was another great German singer who threw down the challenge to Hampson in 1980 when he was an emerging talent with magnetic appeal in San Francisco Opera’s young artists’ programme.

Stellar soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, a judge in a competition, was so impressed

by Hampson that she invited him to study with her in Europe the following year.

He accepted, but things were happening fast and before he settled there he had hoovered up a few other awards, the most impressive being as a winner in Metropolitan Opera’s nationwide audition finals.

He was later to say: “Elisabeth opened my eyes artistically and spiritually to the choice a singer has in lieder. There are three stages a singer has with songs: the first is during the learning process, when there is such spontaneity. Next there are those few years when everything comes together, and, finally, the period when you think what the hell are we supposed to bring to the piece?”

He soon made an impact in opera houses across Germany and, ironically, had become an international name before he made his US recital debut in New York in 1986 where the New York Times lauded his “good looks, commanding stage presence and, even within the confines of the recital format, an apparently vivid theatricality.”

Another publication referred to “the swoon factor”. Hampson who stands 6ft 4ins has always had to deal with a star profile and the sort of media headlines that refer to “Thomas Handsome” or refer to his “Paul Newman blue eyes” or his suitability for an American football frontline “except that his teeth are too good.”

He eschews this imagery not just in celebrity terms but in the music world itself, abhorring depictions of him as anything other than a singer of songs. This is a subject on which he is unyielding (his singlemindedness has been construed sometimes as arrogance and cussedness). He rejects being categorised as a specialist “in Verdi singing or Wagner singing as it is commonly called’”.

“I will not be a vocal machine, nor will I sacrifice agility and vocal colour for a role,” he said. Hampson’s major recording breakthrough as a singer of songs came in his own country in 1992. His first CD delving into the rich legacy of American folk songs, particularly those of Stephen Foster and the Deep South, became a wildfire hit. The collection was described as “coming as close as we can to realising the original style of the music.”

Nowadays, his association with the Library of Congress as “the Ambassador of American Song” is an honour he deeply cherishes.

Now in sight of his 60th birthday, the man who grew up in Spokane, Washington, can look back on a career of unrelenting excellence, achievements, honours, awards, tributes - and, of course, public demand for both concerts and recordings.

In 2005, he founded the Hampsong Foundation, dedicated to the support of the art of song in America and around the world as a means of fostering communication and understanding among cultures.

He is continually researching the poetic depths of the genre and this spurred him in 2011 to open the first Lied Academy as part of the Heidelberger Frühling Festival.

Under his artistic direction, and with the participation of renowned visiting artists, Hampson transforms the German city each year into an international place of homage to the Lied.

Elizabeth Schwarzkopf would assuredly be proud of him, but so too would a far lesser known name in the music world, Sister Marietta Coyle, an Irish-American nun who first noticed and then nurtured Hampson’s great talent while he was a college student in Fort Wright, Kentucky. The singer still reveres her memory.

By Dick O’Riordan, classical music columnist with The SundayBusiness Post Thomas Hampson performs in the National Concert Hall’s International Concert Series with the Amsterdam Sinfonietta on January 29. The lieder programme will particularly feature songs

by Franz Schubert and Hugo Wolf.

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STRAUSS & CO. NEW YEAR GALA CELEBRATION RTÉ NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2013-2014

Cara O’Sullivan

WEDNESDAY 1 JANUARY 2:30PM & 6:30PM RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra • Cara O’Sullivan soloist Robert Houlihan conductor• presented by Liz Nolan RTÉ Lyric fm Greet the New Year in style with Viennese elegance and glamour, get tipsy with sensational Cork soprano Cara O’Sullivan in Offenbach’s ‘Ah! Quel diner je viens de faire’, be seduced by the dreamy ‘Im chambre séparée’, swoon to Lehár’s ‘Vilja’ and waltz off together to Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette. And in between… just sit back and relish the thrills, spills and romance of polkas, marches and waltzes by the Strauss family. An unforgettable start to 2014 is guaranteed.

Tickets: ¤12, ¤21, ¤27, ¤33, ¤38 Concessions: ¤11, ¤19, ¤24, ¤30, ¤34 10% discount for groups of 10 or more 5% discount for groups of 5 or more Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra 8

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ANNIE - THE MUSICAL

THURSDAY 2 & FRIDAY 3 JANUARY 2PM & 6PM Daddy Warbucks Tony Finnegan • Miss Hannigan Laura Kerr • Rooster Hannigan Michael Evans • Lily St. Regis Annaliesa Evans • Grace Farrell Denise Brennan The Festival Orchestra, chorus and dancers • Tony Finnegan director • Aidan Faughey conductor • Rebecca Leonard choreographer John O’Donoghue set designer Alistair Kerr lighting designer Annie the Musical - the timeless story of little orphan Annie and her dream for tomorrow.

The classic family musical!

Annie has come to the National Concert Hall with a brand new production this Christmas with a brand new production of the classic family musical by Festival Productions.

This lavish production features a star studded cast, spectacular costumes and sets, the wonderful Festival chorus, dancers and orchestra. For 11 performances only, between Dec 27th and Jan 3rd. From the people who brought you The Sound of Music last year! For the child in us all!

This is a fully-staged performance.

Tickets: ¤20, ¤29, ¤32, ¤36 Family ticket: ¤99 (4 seats, additional family seats ¤25 each) Concessions: ¤18, ¤26.10, ¤28.80, ¤32.40 20% discount for groups of 10 or more Presented by Festival Productions NATIONAL CONCERT HALL BOX OFFICE TEL: 01 417 0000 • www.nch.ie no booking fees

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NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF IRELAND: NEW YEAR GALA

THE PASADENA ROOF ORCHESTRA PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ

Niall O’Sullivan

SATURDAY 4 JANUARY 3PM

SUNDAY 5 JANUARY 8PM

National Youth Orchestra of Ireland Gearóid Grant conductor Niall O’Sullivan trumpet

Back with a new show Puttin’ on the Ritz, The Pasadena Roof Orchestra are set to delight the audience in this new entertainment extravaganza.

Beethoven Haydn Bizet

Egmont Overture Trumpet Concerto Carmen Suite No. 2

Start your year off the right way with The National Youth Orchestra of Ireland!

Conducted by Gearóid Grant, with soloist Niall O’Sullivan, the orchestra presents the works of three great composers to you in a spectacular New Year celebration!

Niall O’Sullivan performs exclusively on Schilke trumpets.

Tickets: ¤18 Children: ¤9 Concessions: ¤13 20% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall 10% discount for groups of 10 or more 5% discount for groups of 5 or more 10

Elegance and style are epitomised in this concert and the show is packed with great tunes displaying their matchless appeal, such as Puttin’ On The Ritz, My Blue Heaven/Singin’ in the Rain, Stardust, Night & Day, Cheek To Cheek, Top Hat, White Tie & Tails, Stardust, I Can’t Dance.

An indispensable music classic full of magical moments that captivates the new fans today.

Tickets: ¤22, ¤37, ¤45, ¤49 10% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall 10% discount for groups of 10 or more Presented by Popular Music

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The National Concert Hall Dec 27th 2013 - Jan 3rd 2014 2pm & 6pm

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PIPEWORKS RTÉ NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2013-2014

GERSHWIN’S GENIUS RTÉ NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2013-2014

Michael McHale

FRIDAY 10 JANUARY 6:45PM

FRIDAY 10 JANUARY 8PM

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra David Leigh organ

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Michael McHale piano Jayce Ogren conductor

Giles Swayne Riff Raff Joseph Jongen Sonata Eroica Linked to the RTÉ NSO’s 8pm concert, the programme includes an organ work of symphonic scale in the form of Jongen’s magnum opus for the instrument, mirroring the Sibelius symphony with the RTÉ NSO. Swayne’s jazz-inspired set of variations also links with Sibelius in its organic development of small motifs.

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Adams Gerswhin Sibelius

The Chairman Dances Piano Concerto in F Symphony No. 2 in D

Gershwin’s pulsating piano concerto thrillingly celebrates American pluralism with a rollercoaster ride blending Dixieland rhythms, Blues melancholy and popular Yiddish themes. Its energy and colour is echoed in John Adam’s feisty foxtrot fantasy and the epic and elemental Second Symphony by Sibelius.

Tickets: ¤10, ¤18, ¤24, ¤30, ¤35 Concession: ¤9, ¤16, ¤22, ¤27, ¤32 10% discount for groups of 10 or more 5% discount for groups of 5 or more Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

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DUBLIN YOUTH ORCHESTRAS ANNUAL CONCERT

Ronan O’Reilly

REELING IN THE SHOWBAND YEARS

Ronan Collins

SATURDAY 11 JANUARY 8PM

SUNDAY 12 JANUARY 8PM

The Junior Strings Orchestra Vanessa Sweeney conductor Intermediate Orchestra Philip Thomas conductor Concert Orchestra Ronan O’Reilly conductor Symphony Orchestras Fergus Sheil conductor

Ronan Collins • Brendan Bowyer Gina from The Champions Paddy Cole • The Conquerors Showband Lorraine McDonald Tommy & Jimmy Swarbrigg

Dublin Youth Orchestras consists of 4 four separate orchestras with a total of 400 young players between the ages of 10 and 22 providing them with an orchestral musical education and opportunities to perform.

Reeling In The Showband Years, the smash hit show from last year is back and bigger and better than ever. Starring the Legends of the era!

Dublin Youth Orchestras Ceolfhoirne na nÓg Átha Cliath

Tickets: ¤25, Children ¤15 Concessions: ¤15 Students: ¤15 Presented by Dublin Youth Orchestras

Tickets: ¤30, ¤35 (Choir Balcony: ¤25) 10% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall 10% discount for groups of 10 or more Presented by Tommy Swarbrigg

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CATCHING FIRE RTÉ NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HORIZONS 2014: RHONA CLARKE

Rhona Clarke

LONDON CALLING RTÉ NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2013-2014

Guy Johnston

TUESDAY 14 JANUARY 1:05PM

FRIDAY 17 JANUARY 8PM

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Gavin Maloney conductor Presenter Bernard Clarke RTÉ lyric fm

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Guy Johnston cello John Wilson conductor

Rhona Clarke Where the clouds go (2005) Gerald Barry La Jalousie Taciturne for string orchestra (1996)

Pascal Dusapin Go, Solo No. 1 for

orchestra (1992) Rhona Clarke SHIFT (2014) (RTÉ

commission) World Premiere ‘This programme includes the glorious orchestral sonorities and contained energies of Go, and Gerald Barry’s La Jalousie Taciturne, a provocative and forceful piece for strings.’ Rhona Clarke COMPOSER IN CONVERSATION 12.30pm CMC Director Evonne Ferguson with Rhona Clarke in association with CMC.

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Vaughan Williams Walton Vaughan Williams

The Wasps Overture Cello Concerto Symphony No. 2 in G ‘A London Symphony’

Three richly expressive composers come together to showcase English music at its most elegant, eloquent and exuberant. Walton’s Cello Concerto boasts a passionate heart wrapped in wistfully moving melodies, Vaughan Williams’ tuneful Wasps Overture is hugely entertaining and his evocative symphony pays tribute to the people and places of an historic city.

Soundings, 7pm | In conversation John Wilson with Declan McGovern, General Manager, RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Tickets: ¤10, ¤18, ¤24, ¤30, ¤35 Concessions ¤9, ¤16, ¤22, ¤27, ¤32 10% discount for groups of 10 or more 5% discount for groups of 5 or more Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

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Lyric Opera in partnership with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

by W.S.Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan

THE NATIONAL CONCERT HALL Sat 15th, Sun 16th & Mon 17th Feb 2014

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RTÉ CONCERT ORCHESTRA SIGNATURE SERIES: LESLEY GARRETT

Lesley Garrett

COLOURED TIME RTÉ NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HORIZONS 2014: MARIAN INGOLDSBY

Marian Ingoldsby

SATURDAY 18 JANUARY 8PM

TUESDAY 21 JANUARY 1:05PM

RTÉ Concert Orchestra • Lesley Garrett

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Gavin Maloney conductor Bernard Clarke RTÉ lyric fm presenter:

Hear one of the world’s most radiant, charismatic and versatile sopranos perform with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.

Described as everything from ‘a singing whirlwind’ to ‘the Geri Halliwell of opera’, Garrett has fronted countless TV shows including Lesley Garrett…Tonight and The Lesley Garrett Show. She has appeared on Strictly Come Dancing, conquered the West End, toured almost every continent, released 13 solo albums and won a Gramophone Award and CBE.

Marian Ingoldsby Webern

Marian Ingoldsby

Takemitsu

Marian Ingoldsby

Overture (1994) Variations for Orchestra (1941) The Heron by the Weir (2008) How slow The Wind (1991) Dance (2014) World Premiere

‘I think of music in terms of ‘coloured time’, and this is an apt title for my exploration of the rich palette of orchestral sound exemplified by works by Takemitsu, Webern and my own works.’ Marian Ingoldsby COMPOSER IN CONVERSATION 12.30pm CMC Director Evonne Ferguson with Marian Ingoldsby. In association with CMC.

Tickets: ¤15, ¤25, ¤35, ¤42.50, ¤49.50 Concessions: ¤13.50, ¤22.50, ¤31.50, ¤38.25, ¤44.50 10% discount for groups of 10 or more Presented by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra 16

FREE TICKETED EVENT Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

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JOSHUA BELL, VIOLIN ACADEMY OF ST MARTIN IN THE FIELDS International Concert Series 2013-2014: Great Artists Series

Joshua Bell

TUESDAY 21 JANUARY 8PM Bach Beethoven Brahms

Double Violin Concerto in D minor BWV 1043 Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21 Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77

International violin superstar Joshua Bell embarks on his first European tour as Music Director of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. Joshua, who has been a regular collaborator with ASMF began his tenure as Music Director of the esteemed chamber orchestra at the start of this season. Of their wildly successful US tour this past April, The Guardian wrote, “the partnership really came alive…the tension and balance were just electric…proof that Bell’s direction could carry the Academy into the 21st century”.

Often referred to as the “poet of the violin,” Joshua Bell continues to enchant audiences with his breathtaking virtuosity, tone of sheer beauty, and charismatic stage presence.

His restless curiosity, passion, universal appeal, and multi-faceted musical interests have earned him the rare title of “classical music superstar.”

“Mr Bell doesn’t stand in anyone’s shadow” The New York Times

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A NIGHT AT THE OPERA

Puccini

RHAPSODIES & FAIRYTALES RTÉ NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2013-2014

Joanna MacGregor

THURSDAY 23 JANUARY 8PM

FRIDAY 24 JANUARY 8PM

DIT Vocal Department Soloists in Opera Scenes directed by Jennifer Hamilton DIT Symphony Orchestra conducted by Killian Farrell

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Joanna MacGregor piano Andrew Gourlay conductor

Opera scenes from Lehár’s The Merry Widow and Puccini’s La Bohème The Merry Widow is a comedy about a rich widow, and her countrymen’s attempt to keep her money in the principality by finding her the right husband. Well-known music includes the Vilja Song and the Merry Widow Waltz. La Bohème is the story of four Bohemians living in Paris, focusing on the passionate relationship between Rodolfo and Mimi and ends with her death.

Copland Billy the Kid Suite Gerswhin Rhapsody in Blue Tchaikovsky Sleeping Beauty Suite Ravel Mother Goose (Ma mère l’oye): 5 pièces enfantines The romance of America’s Wild West and tamed cityscapes is brilliantly captured in Copland’s gloriously colourful Billy the Kid and the jazzy excitement and energy of Gershwin’s ravishing Rhapsody.

Tchaikovsky’s ballet score is a deliciously sweet, sugary concoction full of fantasy and wonderment, Ravel’s exquisitely glittering Mother Goose full of feathery fun.

Soundings, 7pm | In conversation Andrew Gourlay with Declan McGovern, General Manager, RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

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THE LATE NIGHT CONCERT JOANNA MACGREGOR RTÉ NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Joanna MacGregor

FRIDAY 24 JANUARY 10:15PM Joanna MacGregor From Lost Highway: Gospel and Blues from the Deep South Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child Lowside Blues Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down Nancarrow Prelude and Blues Lou Harrison (arrr. MacGregor) Slow Movement from Piano Concerto Frederic Rzewski Winnsboro’ Cottonmill Blues The always exciting British pianist Joanna MacGregor ventures into America’s Deep South with Lost Highway, her own vivid arrangement of gospel and blues songs.

Along the way she encounters three modern American masters, with Conlon Nancarrow’s jazz-inflected Prelude and Blues, the moving Brahmsian Largo from Lou Harrison’s majestic Piano Concerto and Frederic Rzewski’s poetic and powerful Winnsboro’ Cottonmill Blues.

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JOHANN STRAUSS GALA A VIENNESE PARTY

SATURDAY 25 JANUARY 3:15PM & 8PM Johann Strauss Orchestra • Kristy Swift soprano • Johann Strauss Dancers in glorious costumes of the period • Rainer Hersch conductor/presenter Works to inclue: Blue Danube Waltz, Skater’s Waltz, Emperor Waltz, Perpetuum Mobile, Vilja from The Merry Widow, Radetzky March, Lucifer Polka, Cuckoo Polka, Il Bacio ‘The Kiss’, and Roses from The South Back with a new show for 2014, A Viennese Party, starring irrepressible showman and conductor Rainer Hersch who takes you on a light-hearted journey through a fizzing assortment of music and dance. Dancers twirl and whirl in graceful unison with billowing gowns and distinctive elegance.

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TRADITION NOW: QUERCUS PERSPECTIVES 2014

June Tabor

SATURDAY 25 JANUARY 8PM PEPPER CANISTER CHURCH June Tabor vocals • Huw Warren piano • Iain Bellamy saxophones Three of the UK’s internationally celebrated, award-winning musicians come together to create lyrical and mesmerising chamber music. Possibly odd bedfellows, this trio weaves together folk and jazz to make them seem the most natural and tender companions, with poignant words, enchanting melodies and heartfelt delivery. ‘…clarity, stillness and deep but fragile sound. It’s a unique tribute to the power of song’ The Guardian Please note this concert takes place in the Pepper Canister Church.

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TRADITION NOW: KILFENORA CÉILÍ BAND WITH MICHAEL DONNELLAN AND THE KICKINCREW PERSPECTIVES 2014

Kilfenora Céilí Band

SUNDAY 26 JANUARY 1PM The world-renowned Kilfenora Céilí Band are seen by many aficionados as the quintessential Irish céilí band. Their core repertoire of dance music, puntuated with an incomparable lift and rhythm, defines an unbroken tradition that dates from the beginning of the twentieth century. Despite this link with the past, their recent recordings and concert performances point to a broadening of the perceived boundaries of their genre.

Collaborations with a diverse ranger of song and dance artists, experimentation with repertoire outside of the dance domain and complex harmonic arrangements speak to an ensemble who are pioneering new and exciting performance contexts for the céilí band genre. The creative and imaginative processes at play, clearly demonstrate that tradition is certainly not defined by stasis. While acknowledging and incorporating the past, the Kilfenora thrives on creativity and innovation.

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TRADITION NOW: MARATHON PERSPECTIVES 2014

Lau

SUNDAY 26 JANUARY 3PM Lau • At First Light • Pádraig Rynne’s Notify • Mossy Nolan 3pm 3.30pm

4.20pm

5.00pm

Mossy Nolan bouzouki and mandolin • Colm McGowan guitars Pádriag Rynne’s Notify: Pádraig Rynne concertinas • Tyler Duncan guitars, computers/ programming • Joe Dart bass • Mike Shimmin drums At First Light: John McSherry uilleann pipes • Donal O’Connor fiddle Francis McIlduff bodhrán Lau: Kris Drever vocals/guitars • Martin Green accordian • Aidan O’Rourke fiddle

As traditional music goes through a flourishing of new ideas and artists, this marathon concert is a journey into the new with some of the most exciting artists around today featuring: Lau are modern folk music’s most innovative band. Brilliant musicians, thrilling performers and free-thinking visionaries. BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Winners Best Group 2013 At First Light mix traditional Irish songs with the power and delicacy of duelling pipes, fiddle, whistles, guitar, bouzouki and bodhrán. They create a sonic landscape that takes the audience on a journey of discovery from the roots to the future of the Irish tradition.

Notify is the new transatlantic project from Pádraig Rynne combining influences from Irish trad, pop, funk and many more genres to create a melting pot for cool groovy music with plenty of rhythm.

Mossy Nolan & Colm McGowan’s music is not trad but it’s not folk either, it is a mix of rip-roaring delicately played instrumental compositions taking inspiration from all over Europe, together with drones, electronic soundscapes and spectacular vocals.

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TRADITION NOW: THE GLOAMING PERSPECTIVES 2014

SUNDAY 26 JANUARY 8:30PM Martin Hayes fiddle • Iarla Ó Lionaird vocals • Caoimhin Ó Raghallaigh hardanger Dennis Cahill guitar • Thomas Bartlett piano Martin, Caoimhín, and Dennis have been recognized for extending the Irish and Celtic music traditions – both literally and metaphorically, balancing traditional rigor with an energy that seems entirely new. Thomas has been identified with the independent rock scene for his work with artists as diverse as The National, Glen Hansard, Antony and the Johnsons and old friends Nico Muhly and Sam Amidon. Iarla has sung with projects as far afield as “new music” composer Donnacha Dennehy’s Nonesuch debut and the electronic/world-music hybrid Afro-Celt Soundsystem, the second bestselling artist in the history of Real World.

The music they make is ephemeral yet furious, pairing memorable, yearning melodies with a progressive style. Imagine if alchemical music of a band like Tortoise could appeal to your old Irish uncle – and you have an idea of what The Gloaming are after.

The Gloaming return to the scene of their début show to make the release of their eponymous album in January 2014 on Brassland and Real World Records.

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Win a trip to cultural Amsterdam in 2014

MAVERICKS AND UNICORNS RTÉ NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HORIZONS 2014: BRIAN IRVINE

Brian Irvine

Join us on Wednesday 29 January 2014 for a concert by the Amsterdam Sinfonietta featuring Grammy Award winning baritone Thomas Hampson.

One lucky ticket-holder will win a return trip for two people to Amsterdam from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 May 2014 (only), complete with: • Two return tickets sponsored by AerLingus • Two tickets to the Amsterdam Sinfonietta in the Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ • Two tickets to the Nederlands Philharmonisch Orkest in the Concertgebouw • Two overnight stays in the five star Conservatorium hotel • Two I amsterdam City Cards and VIP packages to the Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Stedelijk Museum Book your concert tickets online at www.nch.ie or by phone on 01 417 0000 to be automatically entered into the draw 26

TUESDAY 28 JANUARY 1:05PM RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Darragh Morgan violin Gavin Maloney conductor Bernard Clarke RTÉ lyric fm presenter Brian Irvine Big Daddy, Motorhead (2009) Charles Ives Unanswered Question (1946) Brian Irvine À mon seul désir for orchestra

and violin (2014) (RTÉ

commission) World Premiere Frank Zappa Dupree’s Paradise (1979) ‘A bunch of urban misfits discuss life at a 6am downtown jam session, a lady and a unicorn embark on a medieval exploration of the senses, a cosmic landscape asks a curious question and Big Daddy, Lemmy and the Dali Lama learn to dance with horses and sing like Ruby Murray’.

Brian Irvine COMPOSER IN CONVERSATION 12.30pm CMC Director Evonne Ferguson with Brian Irvine. In association with CMC.

FREE TICKETED EVENT Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

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THOMAS HAMPSON, BARITONE AMSTERDAM SINFONIETTA International Concert Series 2013-2014: Great Artists Series

Thomas Hampson

WEDNESDAY 29 JANUARY 8PM Schönberg Verklärte Nacht Op. 4 for string orchestra (1917 rev. 1943) Brahms Vier ernste Gesänge Op.121*(prèmier) Barber Dover Beach Op. 3 (1931) *(prèmier) Wolf Italienische Serenade G Major for string quartet (1887), arranged for

string orchestra Schubert An die Leier D 737 Op. 56,2 * Wolf Fußreise (1888) * Schubert Memnon D 541 Op. 6,1 * Wolf Auf einer Wanderung (1888) * Schubert Geheimes D 719 Op. 14,2, orchestration by Brahms Wolf Der Rattenfänger (1888) * *Orchestration/arrangement by David Matthews Thomas Hampson enjoys an international career as an opera singer, recording artist, and Ambassador of song. The American baritone has performed in the world’s most famous concert halls and opera houses with many renowned singers, pianists, conductors, and orchestras. Hampson is one of the most respected, innovative, and sought-after soloists performing today.

Hampson is joined by the Amsterdam Sinfonietta, an ensemble of twenty two gifted musicians from around the world. The group has gained a reputation for distinguished performances and innovative programming, often featuring surprising combinations of

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RTÉ CONCERT ORCHESTRA: JOHN WILSON CONDUCTS HOLLYWOOD RHAPSODY

John Wilson, Matthew Ford and Venera Gimadieva

SCOTTISH FANTASY RTÉ NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2013-2014

Eugene Tzigane

works.

THURSDAY 30 JANUARY 8PM

FRIDAY 31 JANUARY 8PM

RTÉ Concert Orchestra • Matthew Ford Venera Gimadieva John Wilson conductor

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Stefan Jackiw violin Eugene Tzigane conductor

...the orchestral medley of Tom and Jerry cartoon soundtracks...made a thrilling ride.

Wow!’ – Financial Times A triumphant début as Principal Conductor of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, John Wilson brings his BBC Proms 2013 show to Dublin.

A celebration of instrumental Hollywood film scores that we haven’t heard enough of.

A swagger-opening with the 20th Century Fox Fanfare, the fun programme includes music from Robin Hood Ben-Hur, Citizen Kane and even an MGM Tom and Jerry medley.

Starring Matthew Ford and Venera Gimadieva.

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Arnold Bruch Beethoven

Tam O’Shanter Overture Scottish Fantasy Symphony No. 7 in A

The romance of Scotland’s wild landscape and fantastical folk legends rings out with tartan-Technicolor brilliance in Malcolm Arnold’s setting of Robbie Burns’ tall tale and Bruch’s richly atmospheric Fantasy. Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony is no less dramatic: a sweeping, searing, overwhelming experience fully deserving of Wagner’s description of it as the ‘apotheosis of the dance’.

Soundings, 7pm | In conversation Stefan Jackiw & Eugene Tzigane

Tickets: ¤10, ¤18, ¤24, ¤30, ¤35 Concessions: ¤9, ¤16, ¤22, ¤27, ¤32 10% discount for groups of 10 or more 5% discount for groups of 5 or more Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

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JOHN FIELD ROOM JANUARY Friday 10 January 1:05PM Conor Linehan, piano Beethoven Sonata in E Op. 109 Janacek In the Mist Rachmaninoff Preludes Op.32 No. 5, 10 and 12 Pianist and composer Conor Linehan presents a rich programme of great variety from the majesty of late Beethoven through the wonderful subtle melancholy of Janacek and finishing with three of Rachmaninoff’s greatest preludes.

Tickets: ¤15 10% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall 20% discount for groups of 10 or more

Tuesday 14 January 8PM WE’RE OLD-FASHIONED Honor Heffernan • Jim Doherty and trio “We’re Old -Fashioned” present the Songs of Harry Warren and Jimmy Van Heusen. Honor Heffernan, Jim Doherty and the band revisit two of their all-time favourite composers.

Tickets: ¤25 Concessions: ¤22.50 Friends of the National Concert Hall: ¤22.50 Presented by Paul Black

Friday 17 January 1:05PM CONROY BACK IN THE FIELD West End performer John Conroy (Jolson, Blood Brothers, Jesus Christ Superstar) performs songs by Noel Coward, Tom Lehrer in his own inimitable style with piano accompaniment. A musical comedy jaunt! “…the polish and versatile skills of John Conroy, a master of clear delivery and comic timing” The Irish Times Tickets: €15 • Concessions: €12

Friday 24 January 1:05PM PIANIST DAVID SYME IN CONCERT Back by popular demand, following his sell-out concert last summer, David Syme returns to the John Field Room to perform works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt.

Internationally-renowned American concert pianist David Syme is bold and forceful, subtle and tender, summoning whatever the notes call for, but injecting his own affinity, interpretation and remarkable flexibility into every performance.

Sheil Entertainment Agency is delighted to represent David Syme for his return performance to the John Field Room.

Tickets: ¤20 Presented by Sheil Entertainment Agency

Friday 31 January 1:05PM PIGALLE - THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF EDITH PIAF Derby Browne & the Cafe de Paris Ensemble 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.

Pigalle is packed with music from the cabarets and cafes of Paris, with romantic interludes from Parisian tea-shops, carnivals and market-places.

Tickets: €18 Concessions: €16 10% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall 10% discount for groups of 10 or more Presented by Derby Browne

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6th - 9th March 2014 at The National Concert Hall Date

Time

Thursday 6 March

Friday 7 March

30

Concert

Venue

Price

8pm

ARDITTI QUARTET Irvine Arditti, violin | Ashot Sarkissjan, violin | Ralf Ehlers, viola Lucas Fels, cello Hans Abrahamsen String Quartet No. 4 Xenakis Tetras G.F. Haas String Quartet No. 2

Main Auditorium

10pm

NIGHT MUSIC : ARDITTI QUARTET Irvine Arditti, violin | Ashot Sarkissjan, violin | Ralf Ehlers, viola Lucas Fels, cello G.F. Haas String Quartet No. 3 In iij. Noct

Engineering a20 Library

1.05pm

BIRTWISTLE IN DUBLIN WITH RTÉ NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA David Atherton conductor Harrison Birtwistle Earth Dances

Main Auditorium

a20

a10

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Friday 7 March

Saturday 8 March

Sunday 9 March

6pm

CONTEMPO STRING QUARTET ConTempo String Quartet: Bogdan Sofei, 1st violin | Ingrid Nicola, 2nd violin Andreea Banciu, viola | Adrian Mantu, cello | Paul Roe, clarinet Harrison Birtwistle Clarinet Quintet Osvaldo Golijov Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind

John Field Room

8pm

MICHAEL GORDON/LIGETI DOUBLE PORTRAIT Crash Ensemble | Alan Pierson, conductor Michael Gordon XY Michael Gordon DRY Gyorgy Ligeti Piano Gyorgy Ligeti Etudes

Engineering a20 Library

10pm

STOCKHAUSEN: OKTOPHONIE

Medical Library

8pm

ICEBREAKER PERFORM KRAFTWERK UNCOVERED : A FUTURE PAST Main A live reworking of Kraftwerk music by J Peter Schwalm, with film by Sophie Auditorium Clements and Toby Cornish. Following their highly successful Brian Eno/ Apollo tour, which came to Dublin in 2010, Icebreaker are turning their focus on another contemporary icon – Kraftwerk.

10pm

CRASH ENSEMBLE: SCHNEE Crash Ensemble | Alan Pierson, conductor Hans Abrahamsen Schnee

Engineering a15 Library

12pm

ANDREW ZOLINSKY SOLO PIANO RECITAL Lang This was written by hand

(written for A Zolinsky, Irish premiere) Lang Memory pieces Ivan Fedele Cadenze Nos.4-9 Unsuk Chin Six Etudes (IP)

John Field Room

a10

3pm

LONELY CHILD WITH RTÉ NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Michael Gordon Rewriting Beethoven’s 7th Gerald Barry Chevaux de Frise Claude Vivier Lonely Child

Main Auditorium

a20

a10

a10

a20

Ticket and Box Office Information: Tickets available from the National Concert Hall Box Office 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday.

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FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHT

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“I take what I do very seriously, and also very single-mindedly,” James Vincent McMorrow told me a while back. “The reason I do the things I do is all borne out of never wanting to blame anyone else. My instinct, therefore, is that if things don’t work out then I can live with myself – the fear is to blame someone else.”

Many are called but few are chosen, and even those that are selected from the immense swell of contenders, freeloaders and wannabes (and it isn’t always easy to tell them apart, let me tell you) are sometimes not worth your attention. There are, however, certain people who are not only worth your consideration but also your time and – in these belt-tightening years – your money. So it’s reassuring to say that, for all the right reasons, James Vincent McMorrow is a safe bet.

It’s fair to say that four years ago very few people who now love his music had heard of him. In February 2010, he released his debut album, Early In The Morning. It was a soft delivery, the kind of record that is produced and received with little fanfare outside of a coterie of fans that are no doubt conflicted about whether they should tell the world how great it is, or whether they should really keep it to themselves. But all good music finds a home, whether it’s the overused CD player in your car, the slightly dusty hi-fi unit in your kitchen or your well-thumbed iPod, and so slowly, quietly, Early In The Morning found its listenership. And slowly, surely, James Vincent McMorrow discovered his audience.

It was, in the beginning, a challenge for McMorrow. I recall an early gig of his – he was playing support to an elder lemon American musician in a tiny venue in a Kilkenny pub. You could tell the audience wanted to be appreciative of one of their own, but the end result of a short, shifty set was that they seemed let down by McMorrow’s relative inexperience. Some months later, in another small venue in another Irish town, it was as if the singer-songwriter had gone through some creative

duckling-to-swan transformation. This time around McMorrow was very much in control, the performance accurately delivered and timed. And the songs just kept getting better and better, almost as if they had grown into their silky skins as much as McMorrow had increased in confidence. What seemed like fledgling tunes several months previously had morphed into songs of rare delicacy and strength, sung in a voice that referenced classic soul vocalists such as Donny Hathaway and Marvin Gaye.

Something was in the air, the ether, whatever you want to call it. Either McMorrow had upped his game, or perhaps the game had come to him and wimped out in submission? Whatever the reason, it came as little surprise that Early In The Morning landed on the shortlist of the Choice Music Prize Irish Album of 2010. McMorrow didn’t claim that particular gong (Two Door Cinema Club’s Tourist History managed that feat), but being so close to it arguably laid the foundations for subsequent years of honing his stagecraft and fine-tuning his songs.

And didn’t those four years pass without so much as a by-your-leave?

Here we are now, right at the point of release of McMorrow’s second album, Post Tropical. It is yet another triumph of creativity. It is also as different to Early In The Morning as it can get. If the debut was stripped bare, the new one has a full set of clothes on.

“It’s warm and beautiful,” says McMorrow of his new album, “but something is there that’s maybe not quite what you think it is. I figured that if people were going to define the record for me, I might as well get in front of them.”

By Tony Clayton-Lea, The Irish Times music critic James Vincent McMorrow performs at the National Concert Hall, February 4,5, & 6 (first two shows sold out, RETURNS ONLY). His new album, Post Tropical, is released on January 10. Tickets: ¤30 Tel: 01 417 0000 or online www.nch.ie

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ANTON DU BEKE BALLROOM TO BROADWAY

BEST OF THE BIG BANDS GREATEST HITS

Anton Du Beke

SATURDAY 1 FEBRUARY 3:15PM

SUNDAY 2 FEBRUARY 3:15PM

Anton du Beke with special guest SUMMER STRALLEN

Chris Dean • The Fabulous Syd Lawrence Orchestra • The Serenaders

Lance Ellington lead vocalist Richard Balcombe conductor With world class ensemble dancers featuring Faye Huddleston and the Raymond Gubbay Big Band Orchestra

This is a perfect afternoon show for all big band aficionados. The reason for the staying power of the Big Band musical heritage lies with the unique arrangements coupled with the mesmerising saxophone sound that captivated the fans in the 40’s and still captivates the new fans today.

The nation’s favourite Ballroom dancer Anton du Beke is back once again with a thrilling new show to wow audiences across the UK. Featuring memorable dances alongside sensational new choreography, timeless tunes and strictly dazzling costumes to conjure up the elegance of Ballroom at its best and the unmissable razzle dazzle of Broadway.

Tickets: ¤32.50, ¤42.50, ¤49.50, ¤54.50 Concessions: ¤29.25, ¤38.25, ¤44.55, ¤49.05 10% discount available for Friends of the National Concert Hall Presented by Raymond Gubbay 34

Hear In The Mood, Sing Sing Sing, A String of Pearls, Let’s Dance, The Continental, Moonlight Serenade, Begin The Beguine, One O’Clock Jump, Take The “A” Train…and many more Big Band classic hits.

Tickets: ¤22, ¤37, ¤45, ¤49 15% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall 15% discount for groups of 10 or more Presented by Popular Music

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LET THERE BE LOVE A CELEBRATION OF NAT KING COLE

SIX OBJECTIVES IN A CONCERT HALL RTÉ NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HORIZONS 2014: SEÁN CLANCY

SUNDAY 2 FEBRUARY 8PM

TUESDAY 4 FEBRUARY 1:05PM

The Sensational Chris Dean Concert Orchestra

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Gavin Maloney conductor Bernard Clarke RTÉ lyric fm presenter Joe Cutler Ulf (2006) Seán Clancy Changing Rates of Change Michael Wolters Spring Symphony:

The Joy of Life Ed Bennett Freefalling (2013)

(RTÉ commission) Howard Skempton Lento Seán Clancy Ten minutes of music on

the subject of IKEA (2014)

World Premiere ‘The majority of my recent compositional output has dealt with the concept of reimagining pre-existing art/materials in new contexts. This concert includes works by composers who have been most fundamental to my artistic thought as teachers and friends.’ Seán Clancy COMPOSER IN CONVERSATION 12.30pm CMC Director Evonne Ferguson with Séan Clancy. In association with CMC.

Let There Be Love - A Celebration of Nat King Cole is a spectacular commemorative concert, featuring musical director Chris Dean.

Enjoy the world-renowned melodies.

Rekindle the magic with a selection of favourites such as Unforgettable, Mona Lisa, Let There Be Love, When I Fall In Love, Stardust, The Very Thought Of You, Nature Boy and Dance Ballerina, Dance…to name but a few.

Celebrate and cherish the golden all-time swing classics reminiscing the greatest timeless hits of Nat King Cole in the original compositions by Nelson Riddle, Billy May, Ralph Carmichael and Gordon Jenkins.

Tickets: ¤22, ¤37, ¤45, ¤49 10% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall 10% discount for groups of 10 or more Presented by Robert Nolan

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JAMES VINCENT MCMORROW

James Vincent McMorrow

TUESDAY 4 WEDNESDAY 5 THURSDAY 6 FEBRUARY 8PM Support 8.15pm. James Vincent McMorrow on stage at 9pm.

James Vincent McMorrow celebrates the release of his new record Post Tropical with his first Dublin headline shows since 2011.

James Vincent McMorrow’s acclaimed debut album Early in the Morning reached number 1, went platinum and picked up a Choice Music Prize nomination upon its release in 2010.

Along the way, there were shows everywhere from the Royal Festival Hall to Later...with Jools Holland, and a breakout hit in the charity cover of Steve Winwood’s Higher Love.

Post Tropical - James’ sophomore record - is a stunning piece of work; a step forward immediately apparent on album opener and first single Cavalier - a brooding twist on the Slow-Jam, which builds quietly from hushed keys and hand-claps to soaring brass, drums and McMorrow’s idiosyncratic falsetto.

McMorrow’s sometimes-surreal songwriting holds each element in place, on an album which he wrote, produced, and played virtually every instrument.

James Vincent McMorrow is a Resident Artist of the National Concert Hall

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BARE MOUNTAIN RTÉ NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2013-2014

Henning Kraggerud

FRIDAY 7 FEBRUARY 8PM RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Henning Kraggerud violin Alan Buribayev conductor Mussorgsky A Night on the Bare Mountain Sibelius Violin Concerto Prokofiev Symphony No.6 in E flat minor Menace, magic, mystery and melancholy irresistibly combine with Mussorgsky’s riotously sinister depiction of witches in wild mountainside revels, the hauntingly beautiful and yearning Violin Concerto by Sibelius shot through by dark, dangerous undercurrents and Prokofiev’s heartfelt Sixth Symphony, a grief-stricken elegy for the victims of war.

Soundings, 7pm | In conversation Henning Kraggerud with Helena Wood, RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra leader.

Tickets: ¤10, ¤18, ¤24, ¤30, ¤35 Concessions: ¤9, ¤16, ¤22, ¤27, ¤32 10% discount for groups of 10 or more 5% discount for groups of 5 or more Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

Discover Puccini this spring!

6 week opera appreciation course starts 4 February.

Friends ¤92, non-members ¤145 Box Office 01 417 0000 www.nch.ie

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19TH FESTIVAL OF YOUTH ORCHESTRAS

SATURDAY 8 FEBRUARY 3PM & 8PM 3pm Performance Ceol na Mara Chamber Orchestra • St Agnes/Scoil Colm and St Ultan’s Primary School Orchestras • Music Matters • County Wexford Youth Orchestra 8pm Performance County Donegal Youth Orchestra • East Meets West Orchestra • Tipperary Millennium Orchestra • Young European Strings Chamber Orchestra The 19th Festival of Youth Orchestras will see more than 400 young players from around Ireland perform original works and arrangements from the classical repertoire, shows, films and pop music including pieces by Mozart, Beethoven, Bizet, Bartok, Scott Joplin’s The Entertainer, Corelli’s Christmas Concerto and arrangements of Elbow, Cole Porter and more. A must-see event for all the family!

Tickets: ¤15, Children (14 and under): ¤7.50, Family Ticket: ¤40 Concessions: ¤10 20% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall 40% discount for groups of 10 or more Presented by Irish Association of Youth Orchestras 38

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Ellen Kent Productions featuring the celebrated Chisinau National Opera & Philharmonic with international Guest Soloists

Featuring the classic Triumphal March with stunning fire spinners*.

WINNER OF THE ‘BEST OPERA AWARD’ LIVERPOOL DAILY POST THEATRE AWARDS

‘Visually & vocally gripping’ THE INDEPENDENT

Both productions sung in Italian with English surtitles

‘Worth going a long way to hear’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

Verdi’s famous haunting and melodic Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves comes to life in a masterpiece of revenge, destruction and jealousy. Featuring stunning lighting and stage effects.

Aida Saturday 29 March 7.30pm Nabucco Sunday 30 March 7.30pm National Concert Hall Box Office: 01 417 0000 www.nch.ie (no booking fees) Tickets: €40, €34, €25 Concessions: €36, €30.60, €22.50 NATIONAL CONCERT HALL BOX OFFICE TEL: 01 417 0000 • www.nch.ie no booking fees

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CHANTICLEER - AN ORCHESTRA OF VOICES ‘SHE SAID | HE SAID’ International Concert Series 2013-2014: Choral Series

SUNDAY 9 FEBRUARY 8PM Gregory Peebles, Kory Reid, Darita Seth soprano Cortez Mitchell, Alan Reinhardt, Adam Ward alto Michael Bresnahan, Brian Hinman, Ben Jones tenor Eric Alatorre, Matthew Knickman, Marques Jerrell Ruff baritone and bass Jace Wittig Interim Music Director A unique programme ranging from renaissance madrigals from Mendelssohn, Brahms and Ravel to folk songs, spirituals, jazz and popular song, demonstrating why Chanticleer is considered ‘the world’s reigning male voice chorus’ The New York Times

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A NIGHT OF PASSIONATE LOVE SONGS CELEBRATING PAVAROTTI

Finbar Wright

HAMLET’S FANTASY RTÉ NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2013-2014

Alan Buribayev

WEDNESDAY 12 FEBRUARY 8PM

THURSDAY 13 FEBRUARY 8PM

Finbar Wright & his Musicians

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Ivan Monighetti cello Alan Buribayev conductor

Finbar, along with his musicians, will perform all of the great songs and arias associated with Pavarotti including; Volare, Caruso, Torna A Surriento, O Solé Mio, Mamma, Catarí, Passione, Chitarra Romana, Santa Lucia & the glorious Nessun Dorma.

Finbar Wright, Ireland’s finest & best-loved tenor returns to celebrate the life and music of Luciano Pavarotti, one of the greatest and most popular tenors of all time. In a multi-media presentation, the audience will enjoy images from a legendary life & career and listen to Finbar’s glorious performances of the songs and music that Pavarotti loved to sing, especially his favourite and passionate Italian love songs.

Tickets: ¤30, ¤35, ¤39 (Choir Balcony: ¤25) Concessions: ¤27, ¤31.50, ¤35.10 (Choir Balcony: ¤22.50) 10% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall 10% discount for groups of 10 or more Presented by Pat Egan Sound Ltd.

Tchaikovsky Hamlet Fantasy Overture

after Shakespeare Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1 in E flat Rachmaninov Symphony No.1 in D minor Three master composers revel in the tumultuous emotional intensity of the Russian heart and soul: Tchaikovsky’s setting of Shakespeare a compelling drama in miniature; Shostakovich’s concerto an urgent and powerful working out of a profound internal struggle; Rachmaninov’s First Symphony overflowing with youthful passions anchored to a dangerously dark undertow.

Soundings, 7pm | In conversation Ivan Monighetti with Alan Buribayev, RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra conductor.

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RTÉ CONCERT ORCHESTRA VALENTINE’S NIGHT: DECLAN O’ROURKE

FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY 8PM Following his sold-out concert with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra in 2012, deephoney-voiced Declan O’Rourke returns this Valentine’s night.

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One of the finest Irish performers of our time, O’Rourke also possesses astute song-writing abilities. His song Galileo has been recorded by everyone from Josh Groban to Jacqui Dankworth and his latest album Mag Pai Zai has earned him phenomenal reviews.

Described by Hot Press Magazine as ‘a sorcerer of songs’, O’Rourke’s performance is impassioned and profound.

Tickets: ¤15, ¤25, ¤35, ¤45 Concessions: ¤13, ¤23, ¤33, ¤41 10% discount for groups of 10 or more Presented by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

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H.M.S. PINAFORE BY GILBERT & SULLIVAN

SATURDAY 15 SUNDAY 16 MONDAY 17 FEBRUARY 8PM Vivian J Coates director/designer • Mary MacDonagh choreographer Killian Farrell chorus master • Derek O’Neill lighting designer, With the Lyric Opera Chorus • The RTÉ Concert Orchestra Fully staged performances with period costumes.

Created for the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival in Buxton England last August, this vibrant, energetic and beautifully sung production wowed audiences winning the company standing ovations for its performances.

Gilbert and Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore brings together a strong cast to play in Gilbert’s sassy and hilarious tale of snobbery, intolerance, inept leadership, and even more, a love story between two social classes.

This effervescent, witty and colourful production makes this a first class cruise that will sparkle its way into your hearts.

So, why not set sail this New Year on the high seas with this Gilbert and Sullivan’s celebrated maritime blockbuster. Featuring songs such as: I’m called Little Buttercup, Fair moon to thee I sing, Refrain audacious tar, When I was lad and We sail the Ocean Blue.

Tickets: ¤25, ¤32, ¤40 (Choir Balcony: ¤20, restricted view) Concessions: ¤24, ¤30, ¤38 (Choir Balcony: ¤19, restricted view) 10% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall 10% discount for groups of 10 or more 12% discount for members of the Irish Countrywoman’s Association Presented by Lyric Opera Productions in partnership with RTÉ Concert Orchestra NATIONAL CONCERT HALL BOX OFFICE TEL: 01 417 0000 • www.nch.ie no booking fees

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WELCOME TO MY WORLD A 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE & MUSIC OF JIM REEVES

Junior

One day Junior Songschool course for 8-12 year olds.

Spend some time at the National Concert Hall, learning about writing, performing and recording songs.

Make music and new friends!

Join our Young Maestros today and receive a 20% discount For more information see our Education Events on page 88 or visit www.nch.ie

Young Maestros

Al Grant

WEDNESDAY 19 FEBRUARY 8PM Al Grant stars as Jim Reeves with his musicians and special guest Isla Grant.

Al & his musicians will play Jim Reeves’ biggest hits to include Welcome To My World, He’ll Have To Go, This World Is Not My Home, Have I Told You Lately That I Love You? Whispering Hope, and many more!

Al Grant is renowned for his classic interpretation of Jim Reeves songs with unerring similarity to the voice of the ‘Great Man’. For this special 50th Anniversary Concert Al is backed by a band which includes some of Ireland’s finest musicians and special guest on the night will be renowned singer/songwriter Isla Grant.

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JOHN LILL, PIANO 70TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION International Concert Series 2013-2014: Piano Masters Series

John Lill

THURSDAY 20 FEBRUARY 8PM Beethoven

Sonata Sonata Sonata Sonata

in C minor, Op. 13 Pathétique in D, Op. 28 Pastoral No. 22 in F major, Op. 54 in F minor, Op. 57 Appassionata

Arguably Britain’s most well-known pianist celebrates his 70th birthday. He first came to international attention when he won the coveted Tchaikovsky award in Moscow in 1970.

Known for his aristocratic interpretations of Beethoven and the great masters of the nineteenth and twentieth century piano repertoire, John Lill performs all over the world and was awarded a CBE in the 2005 New Year’s Honours List.

“The good news is that this veteran of the keyboard is still a majestic presence” The Independent

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HOLLYWOOD HEROES WITH THE RTÉ NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

CONCERT MEAL DEALS TREAT YOURSELF Why not enjoy a delicious meal in the Terrace Café before the concert.

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Dave Fanning

FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY 8PM RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra David Arnold conductor Dave Fanning RTÉ 2FM presenter Hooray for the romance, thrills, spills, menace and magnificence of Hollywood as we celebrate cinema’s greatest heroes - real and fictional - with some of the most evocative, emotional and exciting music from Lawrence of Arabia, Spartacus, Robin Hood, Gladiator, Schindler’s List and majestic themes from the James Bond, Rocky Balboa and Batman blockbusters.

Tickets: ¤15, ¤25, ¤32, ¤40 Concessions: ¤13.50, ¤22.50, ¤29, ¤36 10% discount for groups of 10 or more 5% discount for groups of 5 or more Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

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KODO ONE EARTH TOUR 2014: LEGEND PERSPECTIVES 2014

Kodo Drummers

SATURDAY 22 AND SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY 8PM Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese drum, the taiko, Kodo is forging new directions for a vibrant living art-form. Kodo return to Dublin with their new show, Legend.

Since the group’s debut at the Berlin Festival in 1981, Kodo has given over 3400 performances on all five continents, spending about a third of the year overseas, a third touring in Japan and a third resting and preparing new material on Sado Island.

In Japanese the word “Kodo” conveys two meanings: Firstly, ‘heartbeat’ the primal source of all rhythm. The sound of the great taiko is said to resemble a mother’s heartbeat as felt in the womb, and it is no myth that babies are often lulled asleep by its thunderous vibrations. Secondly, read in a different way, the word can mean “children of the drum,” a reflection of Kodo’s desire to play the drums simply, with the heart of a child.

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A LEAVING CERTIFICATE GUIDE TO BERLIOZ’S SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE WITH THE RTÉ NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

WANT TO MAKE YOUR EVENT STAND OUT? Avail of the opportunity to advertise your event in the National Concert Hall’s Calendar of Events published every three months.

With a print run of up to 60,000 copies, many of which are posted to our customers, this is the ideal opportunity to reach your target audience.

To book in your advert please e-mail sinead.doyle@nch.ie or by phone on Tel: 01 417 0077

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Berlioz

TUESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 10:30AM/12:15PM RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Presented by Paul Rissmann A tailor-made concert presentation for Leaving Certificate music students. Working with the full forces of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and using computer technology to provide a visual guide to the music, Rissmann will pull Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique apart to uncover the curriculum concepts and provide clear listening posts for the students.

This hour-long visual presentation will give students a deeper understanding of the piece and will end with a concert performance of three movements from this epic work.

Tickets: ¤10 per student, complimentary tickets for teachers.

Presented by RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and the National Concert Hall

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RTÉ CONCERT ORCHESTRA: JOHN WILSON CONDUCTS ESSENTIAL CLASSICS

PIPEWORKS RTÉ NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2013-2014

John Wilson

THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY 8PM

FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY 6.45PM

RTÉ Concert Orchestra John Wilson conductor

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Mark Duley organ

Following the success of Essential Classics in September 2013, the journey continues through the most adored classical music of all time.

Guy Bovet Hamburger Totentanz No 3 Grand Pièce Symphonique Franck

With both the power ballad All by Myself and Sinatra’s Full Moon and Empty Arms deriving from its themes, Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 is an enduring romantic favourite.

This tantalizing programme also includes Rossini’s William Tell Overture, Barber’s moving Adagio for Strings, Stravinsky’s scintillating The Firebird, Debussy’s Prelude a l’apres midi d’un Faune and more.

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The organ lends itself to gothic phantasmagoria: Bovet’s skeletal rattlings are every bit as convincing as those in Saint Saëns’ Danse Macabre, heard later in the RTÉ NSO’s evening’s main concert.

The contribution to symphonic form made

by Berlioz in his Symphonie fantastique being performed by the RTÉ NSO at 8pm is mirrored in Franck’s seminal work which paved the way for the great symphonies of Widor and Vierne.

FREE TICKETED EVENT. Presented by Pipeworks in association with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and the National Concert Hall

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FANTASTIQUE! RTÉ NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2013-2014

Nareh Arghamanyan

FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY 8PM RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Nareh Arghamanyan piano Patrik Ringborg conductor Saint-Saëns Liszt Berlioz

Danse Macabre Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Symphonie fantastique

Proof that the Devil may well have the best tunes comes in three demonically delirious works that showcase Death’s talents on the violin and dancing skeletons (Saint-Saëns wickedly wonderful Danse Macabre), a dazzling series of fiery transformations of mood in Liszt’s Second Piano Concerto, and a witches’ sabbath in the blistering Symphonie fantastique by Berlioz.

Tickets: ¤10, ¤18, ¤24, ¤30, ¤35 Concessions: ¤9, ¤16, ¤22, ¤27, ¤32 10% discount for groups of 10 or more 5% discount for groups of 5 or more Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

Mini Music is an action-packed music workshop experience for babies and young children aged 3 months to 5 years old. 30-minute workshops take place on Saturdays at the National Concert Hall. Carefully designed to suit each of the age groups, workshops are fun and accessible with foot-tapping, memorable tunes!

Term 3 begins on the 22 March 2014. Limited Spaces available Join our Young Maestros today and receive a 20% discount on up to 2 tickets for Mini Music workshops!

For more information see our Education Events on page 88 or visit www.nch.ie

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JOHN FIELD ROOM FEBRUARY Monday 3 February 8PM SONGS IN THE KEY OF D Following from a sell-out run at the Dublin Fringe Festival 2013, the SITKOD choir bring you their expanded look at the songs of Dublin city. A musical journey from Handel to Hansard, Lynott to Drew. Performed by a choir of real Dubliners, this show will use the voice of Dublin to honour its music.

Tickets: ¤18 Concessions: ¤16 10% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall

Friday 7 February 1:05PM EVA MEIER AND CONOR LINEHAN PERFORM GERMAN CABARET SONGS The celebrated German chanson singer Eva Meier returns to Dublin to perform a rare and wonderful programme of classic and contemporary German cabaret music. Composers include Kurt Weill, Hans Eisler, Friedrich Hollander and Peer Raben. She is accompanied by Conor Linehan, a friend and colleague of many years with whom she has recorded three CDs and toured worldwide.

Tickets: ¤15 Concessions: ¤12 20% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall Presented by Conor Linehan

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Tuesday 11 February 8PM JUST A SONG AT TWILIGHT Jack Morrissey • Brian McIvor • Liz Ryan • Rodney Devitt Take a step back to a gentler age with songs and recitations of Dublin in 1914 - before everything changed. Jack and Brian, along with Liz Ryan and Rodney Devitt recreate an evening of evocative entertainment with gentle humour, sentiment and satire recalling a golden era that is still remembered with nostalgic affection.

Tickets: ¤18 Concessions: ¤15 10% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall 10% discount for groups of 10 or more Presented by Jack & Mac Productions

Friday 14 February 1:05PM SUSANNAH DE WRIXON: ISN’T IT ROMANTIC? For the day that’s in it, Susannah de Wrixon and Jim Doherty join forces to present songs of love, lost and found,requited and otherwise. Humour is always high on the agenda on this International Singles Awareness Day so make a date, bring a date and hear some great American songbook classics and other de Wrixon novelties that will melt the hardest heart!

Tickets: ¤15 Students: ¤13.50 10% discount to Friends of the National Concert Hall Presented by Susannah de Wrixon

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JOHN FIELD ROOM FEBRUARY

Friday 21 February 1PM HAENJO PATHÉTIQUE Michael Seaver • Niall O’Loughlin • Réamonn Keary Beethoven Clarinet Trio op 11, Gassenhauer Theodor Sick Clarinet Trio No 1 in B flat op 45 Glinka Trio Pathétique Ireland’s premier Clarinet Trio, the Haenjo Trio, present an exciting programme featuring the first Irish performance of the Danish composer Theodor Sick’s first Clarinet Trio.

This work, imbued with the romanticism of Schumann and Brahms, is programmed alongside Beethoven’s youthful Gasssenhauer Trio and Glinka’s dramatic Trio Pathétique.

Tickets: ¤15 Concessions: ¤13.50 Presented by The Haenjo Trio

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Op. 117 No.1

Piano Sonata No 3 in F minor

Op. 5 Prokofiev ( Arr Nikolajeva) Peter and The Wolf suite David Mc Nulty retirns to the John Field Room with Brahms’ mighty F minor sonata and a rarely heard free transcription of Prokofiev’s Peter and The Wolf by Russian Pianist, Tatiana Nikolajeva.

Tickets: ¤15 Presented by David McNulty

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1. Pantha du Prince & The Bell Laboratory 2. Justin Vernon 3. Wayne Shorter 4. June Tabor

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Most people will have a different answer and most people will probably be right.

Whatever the outcome, there is little doubt that Perspectives 2014, the National Concert Hall’s flagship series of contemporary music performances by a wide range of artists from various disciplines, will do what something of this nature must: start conversations, get people thinking, increase awareness of what actually constitutes boundaries and parameters, and how these can be stretched without causing undue annoyance (or, God forbid, offence). Listed here are the highlights of Perspectives 2014, covering a variety of events at the National Concert Hall throughout the year.

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January 25/26: Tradition Now The past referencing the future or vice versa? Tradition Now explores new and pliable territories in the genre with a series of concerts featuring The Gloaming, June Tabor’s Quercus, Lau, At First Light, the Kilfenora Céií Band, Pádraig Rynne’s Notify and Mossy Nolan. Expect a wide-ranging, mind-expanding mixture of (occasionally) odd bedfellows connecting, if not challenging, the dots between old and new, fragile and firm. (Please note that June Tabor’s ECM Quercus project, making its Irish debut, will be performed at the Pepper Canister Church, Saturday January 25.)

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February 22/23: KODO: One Earth Tour: Legend Japanese drum exponents Kodo (which numbers over 25 performers, male and female, ranging in age from early 20s to early 60s) reinterpret and preserve traditional Japanese performing arts, notably through expert use of the taiko, the traditional Japanese drum, but also through traditional dance and vocal performances.

The ensemble’s new show,Legend, makes its debut in Ireland, and arrives garlanded with accolades from its recent international tour.

March 26: Pantha du Prince & The Bell Laboratory German electronic music producer and DJ Henrik Weber has proficiently involved himself in house music and ambient techno, but his recent collaboration with the Bell Laboratory (Elements Of Light) is a different ballgame (bellgame, even?) altogether.

Expect a lush, driving and often hypnotic symphony for electronics, percussion and bell carillon (a three-tonne instrument that comprises 50 bronze bells).

June 14: Wayne Shorter Quartet American jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter - a multiple Grammy winner and one of the most acclaimed jazz artists of the past 50 years – has performed with a who’s-who of jazz musicians, including Art Blakely, Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock. He is, perhaps, best known for founding 1970s pre-eminent jazz-fusion group, Weather Report, as well as collaborating with the likes of Joni Mitchell and Steely Dan. December 13/14: Brassland @ NCH Brassland is an artist-operated record label overseen by The National’s twin brothers, Aaron and Bryce Dessner, and writer Alec Hanley Bernis. The label’s tagline is ‘real music from real people’, and the label acts visiting for these shows include This Is The Kit, and Buke and Gase. The weekend will include a Megafaun and Fight The Big Bull presentation of Sounds of the South, featuring Justin Vernon and Frazey Ford.

By Tony Clayton-Lea, Irish Times music critic

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ESBMADSOC 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONCERT

RIAM PERFORMING GROUPS ANNUAL CONCERT

SATURDAY 1 MARCH 8PM

SUNDAY 2 MARCH 6PM

Christine Scarry, Director • Gay Kirwan, Musical Director • Soloists and Chorus of ESB Madsoc

RIAM RIAM RIAM RIAM

To celebrate their thirtieth anniversary, the chorus and soloists of ESB Madsoc plus a full orchestra revisit some of their favourite hits from Broadway and the West End. Directed by Christine Scarry and with a full orchestra under the baton of Gay Kirwan, ESB Madsoc presents a nostalgic look back at their favourite productions from the last thirty years. This one-night only celebration will feature some of the best loved songs from Chess, My Fair Lady, Finian’s Rainbow, Sweeney Todd and many more.

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Intermediate Orchestra Wind Ensembles • RIAM Jazz Band Junior Strings • RIAM Junior Choirs Recorder Ensemble • Guitar RIAM

Join over 300 musicians from the Royal Irish Academy of Music for a veritable feast of music-making on the stage of the National Concert Hall. A spectacular showcase of young talent from tiny tots to seasoned performers performing an array of music from the classical, jazz, film, rock and pop worlds.

Tickets: ¤10 Concessions: ¤5 20% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall 20% discount for groups of 10 or more 12% discount for Members of the Irish Countrywoman’s Association Presented by Royal Irish Academy of Music

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RTÉ CONCERT ORCHESTRA: SUPER TROUPERS

NEW MUSIC DUBLIN 2014 ARDITTI QUARTET

Arditti Quartet

WEDNESDAY 5 MARCH 8PM RTÉ Concert Orchestra Celebration Singers Andy O’Callaghan conductor Andy O’Callaghan returns by popular demand to conduct the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and Celebration Singers in a night of chart-dominating ABBA hits.

Prepare for flairs, mirror balls, big wigs and unimpeded dancing in the aisles to Andy’s genius arrangements of Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Voulez-Vous, Chiquitita and so many more. From the troupe that brought the roof down with DISCO INFERNO! last year.

Early booking and dancing shoes strongly advised.

Tickets: ¤11, ¤22, ¤27, ¤33, ¤38 Concessions: ¤10, ¤20, ¤25, ¤30, ¤35 10% discount for groups of 10 or more Presented by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

THURSDAY 6 MARCH 8PM MAIN AUDITORIUM Irvine Arditti violin Ashot Sarkissjan violin Ralf Ehlers viola • Lucas Fels cello Hans Abrahamsen String Quartet No. 4 Xenakis Tetras G.F. Haas String Quartet No. 2 The Arditti Quartet enjoys a worldwide reputation for their spirited and technically refined interpretations of contemporary and earlier 20th century music. Composers such as Adès, Birtwistle, Carter, Kagel, Kurtág, Ligeti, Nancarrow, Rihm, Scelsi and Stockhausen have entrusted the world premieres of their music to them.

Tickets: ¤20 Presented by New Music Dublin

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NEW MUSIC DUBLIN 2014 NIGHT MUSIC ARDITTI QUARTET

NEW MUSIC DUBLIN 2014 BIRTWISTLE IN DUBLIN WITH RTÉ NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Harrison Birtwistle

THURSDAY 6 MARCH 10PM ENGINEERING LIBRARY

FRIDAY 7 MARCH 1.05PM MAIN AUDITORIUM

Irvine Arditti violin Ashot Sarkissjan violin • Ralf Ehlers viola Lucas Fels cello

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra David Atherton conductor

G.F. Haas String Quartet No. 3 In iij. Noct In his third string quartet (“In iij Noct.”), Georg-Friedrich Haas continues his experiments with the possibilities of music performed in the dark. The whole piece is played in complete darkness, the musicians can see neither their music nor their fellow performers. A daringly innovative composer of rich imaginative power Haas is one of the leading artists in Europe today.

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Harrison Birtwistle Earth Dances In this, his 80th birthday year, the distinctive, radical and uncompromising internationally acclaimed composer Harrison Birtwistle pays a rare visit to Dublin to celebrate one of his most iconic works. Earth Dances (1985/6) is a study of orchestral texture – it is conceived in strata, like layers of rock.

The composer will talk through a live analysis of his work on stage with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra before a full performance of the 40 minute work is given.

Tickets: ¤10 Presented by New Music Dublin

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NEW MUSIC DUBLIN 2014 CONTEMPO STRING QUARTET

ConTempo String Quartet

NEW MUSIC DUBLIN 2014 MICHAEL GORDON/ LIGETI DOUBLE PORTRAIT

Crash Ensemble

FRIDAY 7 MARCH 6PM JOHN FIELD ROOM

FRIDAY 7 MARCH 8PM ENGINEERING LIBRARY

ConTempo String Quartet: Bogdan Sofei 1st violin • Ingrid Nicola 2nd violin Andreea Banciu viola • Adrian Mantu cello Paul Roe clarinet Harrison Birtwistle Clarinet Quintet Osvaldo Golijov Dreams and Prayers of

Isaac the Blind It was as a clarinettist that Birtwistle began his musical training, and the instrument has often figured prominently in his music.

Each of Birtwistle’s works is a stage in a continuous process of growth, and the quintet is by no means unusual in taking up musical ideas from earlier pieces. Golijov’s intention in writing the piece, Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind, was to fuse thematic elements of the Jewish klezmer tradition with the forms of the string quartet as found in Brahms and Mozart.

This concert will include the Jerome Hynes Young Composers’ Award 2013 New Work.

Crash Ensemble • Alan Pierson conductor

Tickets: ¤10 Presented by New Music Dublin

Michael Gordon Michael Gordon Gyorgy Ligeti Gyorgy Liget

XY DRY Piano Etudes Chamber Concerto

Ligeti is one of the most important composers of the 20th century, known to the wider public because of Stanley Kubrick’s ingenious use of his music in films such as 2001, A Space Odyssey and Eyes Wide Shut. Michael Gordon is one of America’s most interesting composers working today. He founded the legendary Bang On A Can collective in the late 1980s.

Crash Ensemble is Ireland’s leading contemporary music ensemble

Tickets: ¤20 Presented by New Music Dublin

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NEW MUSIC DUBLIN 2014 STOCKHAUSEN: OKTOPHONIE

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Karlheinz Stockhausen

FRIDAY 7 MARCH 10PM MEDICAL LIBRARY “Karlheinz Stockhausen…one of the great visionaries of 20th-century music.”

The Guardian Karlheinz Stockhausen is one of the most significant composers of modern and electronic music, influencing artists from The Beatles to Bjork, Miles Davis to Animal Collective, Frank Zappa, and more.

Tickets: ¤10 Presented by New Music Dublin

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NEW MUSIC DUBLIN 2014 ICEBREAKER PERFORM KRAFTWERK UNCOVERED A FUTURE PAST

SATURDAY 8 MARCH 8PM MAIN AUDITORIUM Kraftwerk Glass

Uncovered Music in Changing Parts

A live reworking of Kraftwerk music by J Peter Schwalm, with film by Sophie Clements and Toby Cornish Following their highly successful Brian Eno/Apollo tour, which came to Dublin in 2010, Icebreaker are turning their focus on another contemporary icon – Kraftwerk.

German artist J. Peter Schwalm has created a new work for Icebreaker based on material from a range of Kraftwerk tracks, articulating their journey from experimental krautrock band to international icons.

The show references an earlier era of technological and industrial innovation, and the experimental or avant-garde film and sound work that came as a result, presenting at the same time a nostalgic vision of a ‘future’ now passed, and a modern reworking of a lost utopian dream.

Tickets: ¤20 Presented by New Music Dublin NATIONAL CONCERT HALL BOX OFFICE TEL: 01 417 0000 • www.nch.ie no booking fees

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NEW MUSIC DUBLIN 2014 CRASH ENSEMBLE SCHNEE

Crash Ensemble

NEW MUSIC DUBLIN 2014 ANDREW ZOLINSKY SOLO PIANO RECITAL

Andrew Zolinsky

SATURDAY 8 MARCH 10PM ENGINEERING LBRARY

SUNDAY 9 MARCH 12PM JOHN FIELD ROOM

Crash Ensemble • Alan Pierson conductor

Lang

Lang Ivan Fedele Unsuk Chin

Hans Abrahamsen

Schnee

Schnee is an hour-long set of gradually crystallizing canons that are musical portraits of snow: its flurries, how it blankets and blanks out the landscape, its delicacy, its cold.

Crash Ensemble is Ireland’s leading contemporary music ensemble; a group of world-class musicians who play the most adventurous, ground-breaking new music of today.

“Crash Ensemble, an Irish new-music collective with international cachet and considerable chops”. The Washington Post

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this was written by hand (written for A Zolinsky, Irish premiere) Memory pieces Cadenze Nos.4-9 Six Etudes (IP)

Andrew Zolinsky is not only a pianist of technical mastery and interpretive vision, but also a versatile pianist whose outstanding repertoire ranges from early classical works to the most avant-garde repertoire.

Tickets: ¤10 Presented by New Music Dublin

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INTERNATIONAL CONCERT SERIES 2013/2014

International Orchestral Series

International Choral Series

Thursday 27 March 2014, 8pm Sunday 9 February 2014, 8pm Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Chanticleer Kirill Karabits conductor Sunday 4 May 2014, 8pm Nicola Benedetti violin Orchestra of the Age of Saturday 12 April 2014, 8pm Enlightenment City of London Sinfonia Choir of Enlightenment Michael Collins clarinet/conductor Sir Simon Rattle conductor Susan Gritton soprano Piano Masters Series John-Mark Ainsley tenor Peter Rose bass Sunday 24 November 2013, 8pm Leif Ove Andsnes piano Mahler Chamber Orchestra Thursday 20 February 2014, 8pm John Lill piano 70th Birthday Celebration

Great Artists Series

Tuesday 21 January 2014, 8pm Joshua Bell violin Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Wednesday 29 January 2014, 8pm Thomas Hampson baritone Amsterdam Sinfonietta Tuesday 22 April 2014, 8pm Danish String Quartet Sunday Matinée Series

Sunday 27 April 2014, 3pm Sunday 11 May 2014, 3pm Sunday 25 May 2014, 3pm Catherine Leonard violin Hugh Tinney piano

Saturday 19 April 2014, 8pm Lang Lang piano

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NEW MUSIC DUBLIN 2014 LONELY CHILD WITH RTÉ NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Donnacha Dennehy

SUNDAY 9 MARCH 3PM MAIN AUDITORIUM Michael Gordon Gerald Barry Claude Vivier

Rewriting Beethoven’s 7th Chevaux de Frise Lonely Child

“Each piece on this concert has a radical take on what is meant by the “orchestra”, from Michael Gordon’s devilish yet profound vandalism of Beethoven’s 7th which reveals different possibilities with material known very well to us, to Gerald Barry’s walls of sound in Chevaux de Frise. Claude Vivier’s absolutely original and stunningly beautiful Lonely Child for soprano and orchestra anchors the concert. This emotional, moving piece treats the orchestra as if it were a resonator, with divisi strings supplying ghostly “additions of frequencies” over the melodic soprano line.” Donnacha Dennehy, curator

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CARMINA BURANA

The University of Dublin Choral Society

ARTANE SCHOOL OF MUSIC ANNUAL SHOWCASE

Ronan O’Reilly

MONDAY 10 MARCH 8PM

TUESDAY 11 MARCH 8PM

The University of Dublin Choral Society The Girl Choristers of St Patrick’s Cathedral • David Leigh conductor

Various ensembles of the Artane School of Music, including the world famous Artane Band will perform music from all genres with a little bit of something for everyone of all ages

Tchaikovsky

Carl Orff

Fantasy Overture Romeo and Juliet Carmina Burana

UDCS presents Carl Orff’s enduringly popular work setting often salacious and risqué texts about love, life, fortune and drink. A more serious take on love is offered in Tchaikovsky’s dramatic and emotional Fantasy Overture Romeo and Juliet, familiar to generations of Leaving Certificate music students.

Tickets: ¤15, ¤20, ¤25, ¤30, ¤35 10% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall 10% discount for groups of 10 or more Presented by The University of Dublin Choral Society

A fantastic showcase from the Artane School of Music ensembles with a little something for everyone. Over the years the Artane Band has produced some of Ireland’s top musical talent. Come and see for yourself what it’s all about!!!

Concert on sale 11th February 2014

Tickets: ¤15 Family ticket (2 Adults and 2 Children): ¤40 Presented by Artane School of Music

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RTÉ CONCERT ORCHESTRA SIGNATURE SERIES: JOHN SCOFIELD & VINCE MENDOZA

John Scofield

RESONATE RIAM ANNUAL ORCHESTRAL CONCERT

James Cavanagh

WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH 8PM

THURSDAY 13 MARCH 8PM

RTÉ Concert Orchestra & Big Band John Scofield • Vince Mendoza

Royal Irish Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra • RIAM Chorale James Cavanagh and Blánaid Murphy conductors

John Scofield and Vince Mendoza’s Grammy-winning 54 project is performed for the very first time in Ireland.

Possessor of a very distinctive sound and stylistic diversity, Scofield is a principal innovator of modern jazz guitar and has influenced jazz since the 70’s.

Vince Mendoza, who has won five and been nominated for 25 Grammys, is one of the most versatile and prolific arrangers of the last two decades. Through this collaboration, drama is heightened, beauty is clarified and passions aroused without losing the fresh and personal expression that Jazz is known for.

Tickets: ¤20, ¤25, ¤35, ¤40, ¤45 Concession: ¤18, ¤22.50, ¤31.50, ¤36, ¤40.50 10% discount for groups of 10 or more Presented by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra 66

Stravinsky Mozart

The Firebird Suite (1919) Requiem in D minor, K626

Mozart’s towering Requiem and Stravinsky’s revolutionary Firebird Suite are performed by the RIAM Symphony Orchestra and RIAM Chorale in their annual presentation at the National Concert Hall. A chance to hear two of the giants of the orchestral repertoire performed side-by-side by some of Ireland’s most talented emerging artists.

Tickets: ¤10 Concessions: ¤5 20% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall 20% discount for groups of 10 or more 12% discount for Members of the Irish Countrywoman’s Association Presented by Royal Irish Academy of Music

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TRUMPET ON TOUR! RTÉ NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2013-2014

Håkan Hardenberger

ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL & RTÉ RADIO 1 PRESENT CÉILÍ HOUSE LIVE IN CONCERT

Kieran Hanrahan

FRIDAY 14 MARCH 8PM

SATURDAY 15 MARCH 8PM

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Håkan Hardenberger trumpet/director Concerto for Trumpet in E flat Haydn Prokofiev Symphony No. 1 in D, Classical Ravel Le tombeau de Couperin Planel Concerto for Trumpet and String Orchestra

+ surprise extra Trumpet virtuoso Håkan Hardenberger looks to the past in style - Haydn’s lyrical, exuberant concerto, Prokofiev’s exhilarating homage to Haydn and Mozart, Ravel’s elegant and elegiac borrowing of Classical dance rhythms paying tribute to friends killed in battle - and showcases a modern marvel: Robert Planel’s exhilaratingly tuneful and atmospheric concerto.

Soundings, 7pm | In conversation Håkan Hardenberger with RTÉ NSO general manager, Declan McGovern.

Kieran Hanrahan presenter

Tickets: ¤10, ¤18, ¤24, ¤30, ¤35 Concessions: ¤9, ¤16, ¤22, ¤27, ¤32 10% discount for groups of 10 or more 5% discount for groups of 5 or more Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

St. Patrick’s Festival and RTÉ Radio 1’s Céilí House will present a gala concert of the best of traditional music, song and dance with the finest players, singers and dancers, all in the spectacular setting of the National Concert Hall.

Tickets: ¤25, ¤30, ¤35 (¤18 Choir Balcony) 15% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall 15% discount for groups of 10 or more Presented by St. Patrick’s Festival and RTÉ Radio 1

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AN EVENING WITH DÓNAL LUNNY AND FRIENDS

Donald Lunny

SUNDAY 16 MARCH 8PM The catalogue of work touched by the hand of Dónal Lunny over five decades is something vast. To summarise the details, significance and underlying narrative of the work would be a monolithic task in itself. And to attempt to weave each strand of his career into a picture that makes perfect sense would be more difficult again.In this first of a number of Lunny-curated events planned for 2014, our host examines his past, present and future.

Joining him to celebrate the St. Patrick’s Festival will be long-time co-conspirator Andy Irvine. Together Lunny and Irvine gelled in the folk clubs of Dublin and joined Christy Moore and Liam O’Flynn in the early 1970s for the culture-shifting band that was Planxty. From there they simultaneously furrowed their own paths but a musical magnetism drew them back together intermittently to work with Paul Brady and projects such as Mozaik and LAPD. Dónal will also invite the acclaimed Irish fiddler Zoë Conway to bring her multidimensional virtuosity to the event and revisit his recent triumvirate with the prodigious Pádraig Rynne on concertinas and Breton flautist Sylvain Barou.

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PA T E G A N p r e s e n t s

A NIGHT OF PASSIONATE ITALIAN LOVE SONGS

Celebrating

PAVAROTTI

THE GREATEST TENOR OF THE AGE

Hi s l i f e , m u s i c & so n g s including

Volare Torna A Surriento Caruso O Sole Mio Mamma Catari Passione Ave Maria Chitarra Romana Santa Lucia Parlami D'Amore & the glorious Nessun Dorma

FINBAR WRIGHT ireland’s most successful international tenor

Wed 12th Feb 2014

National Concert hall 8pm €25, €30, €35 & €39 (01) 417 0000 www.nch.ie

in association with TOM KELLY PROMOTIONS

Welcome t o my world

JIM ReeveS A Celebration of the Life and Music of

al Grant

ve ry s pe cia l Gu e s t

isla Grant

Welcome to My World I Love You Because He’ll Have to Go Adios Amigo Distant Drums You Are The Only Good Thing I Won’t Forget You It Hurts So Much Moonlight & Roses Danny Boy Bimbo

features unique jim reeves audio/visual experience

Wed 19 feb 2014 at 8pm

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THE MUSIC OF SHAUN DAVEY WITH THE RTÉ NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

JOHN WILSON CONDUCTS THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT! A TRIBUTE TO MGM FILM MUSICALS

MONDAY 17 MARCH 8PM

WEDNESDAY 19 MARCH 8PM

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Rita Connolly singer • Liam O’Flynn, uilleann piper • Gavin Maloney conductor In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day Shaun Davey The Brendan Voyage Granuaile

RTÉ Concert Orchestra John Wilson conductor

A powerful double bill to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. The Brendan Voyage, Davey’s powerful music drama vividly depicting St Brendan’s journey from Ireland to the New World in a tiny leather boat, back by popular demand following the 2013 sell-out with the RTÉ NSO and performed once again with master uilleann piper Liam O’Flynn; “Granuaile, Davey’s wild and magnificent” (The Observer) song cycle based on the life of Grace O’Malley, the 16th century Irish woman chieftain, and including the classic Ripples in the Rockpools, with the incomparable voice of Rita Connolly.

Tickets: ¤15, ¤27, ¤35, ¤42.50 Concessions: ¤13.50, ¤24, ¤31.50, ¤38 10% discount for groups of 10 or more 5% discount for group of 5 or more Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra 70

A spirited collection of music from beloved greats such as Singin’ in the Rain, The Band Wagon, An American in Paris, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Girl Crazy and more.

What began as a labour of love for John Wilson has become a remarkable achievement – the tireless and faithful reconstruction of lost MGM film scores.

All of this with BBC Proms stars Matthew Ford and Anna-Jane Casey.

Now That’s Entertainment!

Tickets: ¤15, ¤25, ¤30, ¤35, ¤40 Concessions: ¤13, ¤23, ¤27, ¤32, ¤36 10% discount for groups of 10 or more Presented by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

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NATIONAL CONCERT HALL’S RISING STAR 2014: NADENE FIORENTINI

Nadene Fiorentini

THURSDAY 20 MARCH 8PM Haydn Brahms Chopin

Sonata in B minor Hob XVI:32 6 Klavierstucke Op.118 Piano Sonata No.3 in B minor Op.58

The National Concert Hall is delighted to announce pianist Nadene Fiorentini as its Rising Star 2014. As the highest placed Irish competitor at the Dublin International Piano Competition in 2012, Nadene is in increasing demand as both a soloist and accompanist.

Currently studying a Doctorate of Performance in Music at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Nadene was recently appointed as an examiner for the RIAM, where she also teaches piano and works as an accompanist.

The Rising Star Award, which is given annually to promising young Irish musicians, gives them a platform to perform and allows audiences and fellow musicians to recognise and applaud publicly the wealth of talent that exists in Ireland. We are delighted to promote this outstanding young Irish artist to you as our Rising Star 2014.

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DUBLIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PLAYS NORTHERN ROMANTICS

Anthony Byrne

ONLY THE BEST OF NELSON RIDDLE & BILLY MAY THE CONCERT

Nelson Riddle & Frank Sinatra

SATURDAY 22 MARCH 8PM

SUNDAY 23 MARCH 3:15PM

Dublin Symphony Orchestra John Doyle director/conductor Anthony Byrne piano

The Fabulous Syd Lawrence Orchestra & Singers

Night on a Bald Mountain Mussorgsky Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor, Op.16

Grieg Selection from Lyric Pieces Mussorgsky (Orch. Ravel) Pictures at an

Exhibition The Dublin Symphony Orchestra is delighted to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Anthony Byrne’s debut of the Grieg Piano Concerto with them in a programme which showcases two of the giants of the Romantic era, Grieg and Mussorgsky.

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This is a concert dedicated to the genius of Nelson Riddle and Billy May. Both are considered by many as the greatest arrangers and composers in the history of American popular music. They will forever be linked with the music of famous vocalists such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Dean Martin, Rosemary Clooney, Linda Ronstadt and dozens of others.

The show is packed with great tunes such as Unforgettable, Rose Marie, Poet and Peasant, Witchcraft, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, That Old Black Magic, Mona Lisa, Ramblin’ Rose and many more all time favourites.

Tickets: ¤22, ¤37, ¤45, ¤49 10% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall 10% discount for groups of 10 or more Presented by Popular Music

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THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK

SUNDAY 23 MARCH 8PM The Sensational Chris Dean Big Band Orchestra & Singers The Great American Songbook will celebrate 100 years of the greatest American music from Broadway, Hollywood and Tin Pan Alley.

Treat your mum to 12 months of music and friendship.

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In this wonderful show a dazzling parade of American popular songs will make this an indispensable music classic full of magical moments. The show is packed with great tunes such as Let’s Face The Music & Dance, Begin The Beguine, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, That Old Black Magic, My Funny Valentine, Top Hat, White Tie & Tails, The Birth Of The Blues and many more all-time favourites.

Tickets: ¤22, ¤37, ¤45, ¤49.

10% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall 10% discount available for groups of 10 or more Presented by Popular Music

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PANTHA DU PRINCE & THE BELL LABORATORY: ELEMENTS OF LIGHT PERSPECTIVES 2014

WEDNESDAY 26 MARCH 8PM Henrik Weber aka German techno minimalist Pantha Du Prince and Oslo music collective The Bell Laboratory perform their world-acclaimed collaborative symphony, Elements of Light in an Irish exclusive.

A sonic continuation of his 2010 album Black Noise, Elements of Light is a fascinating look at the interaction between classical and modern music. Sounds and structural characteristics from house and minimal music, jazz and new music, gamelan and western sacred music interweave and are organized into a complex musical texture.

Elements Of Light is a symphony for electronics, bell carillon, percussion – and his most ambitious attempt yet to drive the formal language of techno outside its own confines This mesmerising performance uses organically reconstructed electronic textures and superb live percussion including the three tonne Bell Carillon to explore the inherent limitations and possibilities of the bell as an instrument.

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BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA KIRILL KARABITS, CONDUCTOR NICOLA BENEDETTI, VIOLIN International Concert Series 2013-2014:

Nicola Benedetti

THURSDAY 27 MARCH 8PM Tchaikovsky Korngold Prokofiev

Romeo & Juliet Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major

Serving the South and South West of England, but with a national and international reputation, the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra has been a cultural beacon since its foundation in 1893. Since the first pioneering recordings in 1914, the BSO now has over 300 recordings to its name. Recent releases include a critically-acclaimed collaboration with James Ehnes and the top-selling classical recording of 2012 in partnership with Nicola Benedetti.

Winner of the Conductor prize at the 2013 Royal Philharmonic Society Awards, Kirill Karabits is one of the most dynamic and exciting conductors in the world today. Karabits embarks on his fifth season as Principal Conductor of the BSO. Nicola Benedetti’s ability to captivate audiences with her innate musicianship and dynamic presence, coupled with her wide appeal as a high profile advocate for classical music, has made her one of the most influential classical artists of today.

“Not a hair of a note was out of place; this was a performance by a world-class orchestra” The Times “...immaculate orchestral playing...” The Telegraph “She brings ... a degree of heat, subtlety and quicksilver colours only achieved by the world’s best.” The Times

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RTÉ CONCERT ORCHESTRA SIGNATURE SERIES: HAYLEY WESTENRA

AIDA

Hayley Westenra

FRIDAY 28 MARCH 8PM

SATURDAY 29 MARCH 7:30PM

Angelic and breath-taking, super-star Hayley Westenra is in Dublin for one night only with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra amidst a worldwide tour.

Directed by Ellen Kent featuring the Celebrated Chisinau National Opera and National Philharmonic with International Guest soloists

Performing a selection of classics, both old and new, including some from her latest album Hushabye. Following the phenomenal success of Paradiso, which featured the arrangements of legendary Italian composer Ennio Morricone and total album sales of over four million, Westenra returns for a long-awaited Irish appearance.

A stunning, traditional production of this magnificent story of war, jealousy and revenge. The doomed love of the beautiful Ethiopian slave girl, Aida, and the Egyptian hero, Radmes, unfolds against stunning sets inspired by the Valley of the Kings.

Ellen Kent literally sets Egypt alight with exotic ballet interludes, unforgettable arias including the classic Triumphal March and incredible pyrotechnics with a magnificent wall of fire! NOT TO BE MISSED! “Visually and vocally stunning from start to finish” The Independent Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

Tickets: ¤15, ¤25, ¤35, ¤42.50, ¤49.50 Concessions: ¤13, ¤23, ¤33, ¤40, ¤47 10% discount for groups of 10 or more Presented by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

Tickets: ¤25, ¤34, ¤40 Concessions: ¤22.50, ¤30.60, ¤36 20% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall Presented by Ellen Kent and Opera and Ballet International

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• On joining receive a bumper membership pack with a host of goodies!

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For only ¤50 per person (12 month membership) Gift memberships also available.

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NABUCCO

SUNDAY 30 MARCH 7:30PM Directed by Ellen Kent featuring the Celebrated Chisinau National Opera and Philharmonic with International guest soloists This powerful tale is laced with revenge, destruction and jealousy. King Nabucco’s pride and rage forces the Jews from their homeland in this spectacular, traditionally staged production featuring magnificent sets and costumes with amazing lighting and stage effects.

“Worth going a long way to hear” Manchester Evening News Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

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Thank You The National Concert Hall would like to acknowledge with appreciation and gratitude the generous support of our Patron Circle Members • John Field Society Members • American Friends PATRON CIRCLE Frank & Ivy Bannister • Tom Bryant • Sharon Burke • Geraldine & David Byrne Tom & Maura Carey • Denis & Gráinne Cremins • Veronica Dunne Donagh McDonagh • Brian McElroy • John McGrane • Deirdre O’Grady • Richie Ryan Clive Shannon • Stephen Vernon

JOHN FIELD SOCIETY Frank & Ivy Bannister • Sharon Burke • Denis & Gráinne Cremins Sir James & Lady Jeanne Galway • Gráinne Hope Francis Ludlow • Donagh McDonagh • Finbarr & Mary O’Neill Kieran Tobin • Rosita Wolfe

AMERICAN FRIENDS Tom Bryant • Peter Hooper • Robert Pedersen • Theresa Murtagh

We also gratefully acknowledge those patrons who have requested to remain anonymous.

For further information contact Sinéad Hope.

Tel: +353 1 4170072 or e-mail sinead.hope@nch.ie

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JOHN FIELD ROOM MARCH

Friday 14 March 1:05PM ANTHONY BYRNE, PIANO RECITAL Ravel Sonatine Liszt Hungarian Rhapsode No 3

Liebestraum No 3 Colman Pearce 6 Preludes 1st performance And many other popular works including Chopin, Billy Mayerl, and Lecuona Anthony Byrne returns to the John Field Room to play some of his favourite piano music.

Tickets: ¤13 Concessions: ¤11.70 25% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall Presented by Anthony Byrne

Friday 21 March 1:05PM LA DOLCE ROMA Derby Browne • The Cappuccino Ensemble Derby Browne will perform some of the most beautiful and romantic songs from Italy, featuring the iconic classics: Volare, Quando Quando Quando, Mambo Italiano, Americano, The Godfather, Time to Say Goodbye and lots more…La Dolce Roma transports you to Italy, where you become tangled in the spaghetti loops of Vespa scooters, ice-creams by the Trevi fountain, mandolins serenading under the stars, and the seductive ‘La Dolce Vita’!

Friday 28 March 1:05PM MUSIC FOR MEZZO-SOPRANO, VIOLA AND PIANO Sharon Carty, mezzo soprano • Carla Vedres, viola Deirdre Brenner, piano Programme to include: Johannes Brahms 2 Gesänge, Op.91 for Alto, Viola and Piano Charles Martin Loeffler4 Poèmes Op.5 for Mezzosoprano,

Viola and Piano Irish mezzo soprano Sharon Carty, Irish violaist Carla Vedres and American pianist Deirdre Brenner present a programme of well-loved and lesser-known repertoire for mezzo soprano, viola and piano.

Tickets: ¤15 Concessions: ¤12 10% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall Presented by Sharon Carty

Tickets: ¤18 Concessions: ¤16 10% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall 10% discount for groups of 10 or more Presented by Derby Browne

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FORTHCOMING HIGHLIGHTS APRIL-AUGUST 2014 APRIL Tue 1 Fri 4 Fri 4 Fri 4 Sat 5

Sun 6 Tue 8 Wed 9 Fri 11 Sat 12

Sun 13 Fri 18 Sat 19 Tue 22 Sat 26 Sun 27

Tue 29 Wed 30

An Evening with David Sedaris Elizabeth Pink in recital Pipeworks, David Leigh, organ RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra 2013-2014: Lieutenant Kije Verdi Festival Finale: REQUIEM with Enchiriadis Treis Choir, Wexford Festival Singers & AIB Choral Society Siansa Gael Linn 2014 - Craobhchomórtas UCD Symphony Orchestra RTÉ Concert Orchestra RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra 2013-2014: The Emperor International Concert Series 2013-2014: City of London Sinfonia; Michael Collins, clarinet & conductor DIT Conservatory of Music Ensembles Concert RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra presents Easter Oratorio (Good Friday) International Concert Series 2013-2014: Lang Lang International Concert Series 2013-2014: The Danish String Quartet RTÉ Concert Orchestra International Concert Series 2013-2014: The Leonard-Tinney Duo (Catherine Leonard, violin; Hugh Tinney, piano) Royal Irish Academy of Music Feis Ceoil Gala Concert

David Sedaris

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Michael Collins, clarinet & conductor

The Danish String Quartet

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RTÉ Concert Orchestra DIT Conservatory of Music Traditional Ensemble RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra 2013-2014: Hungarian Stories International Concert Series 2013-2014: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Choir of the Enlightenment, Sir Simon Rattle, conductor Colm Stride O’Brien, piano RTÉ Concert Orchestra International Concert Series 2013-2014: The Leonard-Tinney Duo (Catherine Leonard, violin; Hugh Tinney, piano) RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra 2013-2014: Hiawatha’s Wedding Waltons World Masters - The Blind Boys of Alabama RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra 2013-2014: The Sea RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra FORTE! Family Film Favourites International Concert Series 2013-2014: The Leonard-Tinney Duo (Catherine Leonard, violin; Hugh Tinney, piano) Pipeworks, David Adams organ RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra 2013-2014: Idyllic Leavetakings

Sir Simon Rattle

The Blind Boys of Alabama

Catherine Leonard, violin Hugh Tinney, piano

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FRIENDS MUSIC TALKS EVENTS TOURS Friends Events Spring 2014 Friends Music Club Starts Tuesday 21 January for 6 weeks 11am-12.30pm with Prof. Gerard Gillen

Lucia Di Lammermoor Supper & Screening Wednesday 19 February 5pm supper, 7pm screening

Friends ¤90

Friends ¤45 (non-members ¤50)

Discovering Puccini Opera Appreciation Course Starts Tuesday 4 February for 6 weeks 6.15pm-7.45pm with Prof. Deirdre O’Grady

Digging At Tara: One Hundred Years Of Investigations Thursday 27 February 11am In Conversation with Prof. George Eogan & Helen Roche

Friends ¤92 (non-members ¤145)

Friends ¤20 (non-members ¤25)

Lunch At Macnean Restaurant & Neven Maguire’s Cookery School Friday 7 February 9.30am depart Friends ¤90 (non-members ¤95)

For more information on all Friends events, Friends membership or to book your tickets call the Box Office 01 417 0000

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FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL CONCERT HALL EVENTS SPRING 2014 Starting Tuesday 21 January 2014, 11am – 12.30pm FRIENDS MUSIC CLUB The Friends Music Club returns this spring with Professor Gerard Gillen who will be discussing CDs and repertoire featured in upcoming concerts here at the National Concert Hall, one piece is explored each week. Each session takes place over tea and coffee in the Iveagh Room of the Terrace Café. The Music Club is very popular and has limited availability to ensure quality of the sessions, therefore please book early to avoid disappointment.

The course takes place on the following Tuesdays: Tuesday 21, 28 January Tuesday 4, 11, 18, 25 February A book club but for your ears!

Ticket includes: Tea/coffee for each session and First CD for discussion Tickets: Friends €90 for 6 sessions. Booking opens Friday 6 December 2013.

Places are limited.

Starting Tuesday 4 February 2014, 6.15 – 7.45pm DISCOVERING PUCCINI Six-week Opera Appreciation Course Join us for our spring Opera Appreciation Course celebrating the world of Puccini. Join Professor Deirdre O’Grady (UCD) for an illustrated introduction into Puccini’s life, times and music. Puccini’s musical lifespan coincides with a period of fast moving changes in society and the Arts: the conclusion of the nineteenth century and the dawn of a new era. This witnesses the birth of Realism, Impressionism, Decadence and the Avant Garde. All of these are mirrored in Puccini’s masterpieces.

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Among the operas to be discussed and explored are Manon Lescaut, La Boheme, Tosca, Madam Butterfly and Turandot.

The course will provide both beginner and advanced opera lovers a highly illustrated history of Puccini opera.

Discovering Puccini will take place at 6.15pm – 7.45pm on the following Tuesdays: Tuesday 4, 11, 18, 25 February Tuesday 4, 11 March The cost of this six-week course for Friends of the National Concert Hall is €92, which includes tea and coffee on the first evening. Booking opens Friday 6 December 2013. (Booking for non-members opens on 6 January and costs €145.)

Why not join as a member to avail of this priority booking period! Call the Box Office for further information 01 417 0000.

Friday 7 February, 2014 LUNCH AT MACNEAN RESTAURANT & NEVEN MAGUIRE’S COOKERY SCHOOL Join us for a special visit to Neven Maguire’s award winning restaurant to enjoy a private lunch, nestled in the foothills of the Cuilcagh Mountains, Blacklion, Co. Cavan. After lunch we have the opportunity to see Neven’s newly opened cookery school before our journey back to Dublin.

Friends €90 (non-members €95) Booking open Friday 6 December 2013.

No limit on the number of tickets to book per Friend

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FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL CONCERT HALL EVENTS SPRING 2014

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 5pm LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR SUPPER & SCREENING Join us for a delicious one-course meal with a glass of wine at the Harvey Nichols First Floor Restaurant in Dundrum, enjoy a pre-concert talk with Prof. Deirdre O’Grady before making the short walk over to Movies@Dundrum for the performance of Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, screened live from La Scala. Supper is at 5pm followed by the screening that commences at 7pm.

Friends €45 (non-members €50) Booking open now.

No limit on the number of tickets to book per Friend

First Wednesday of every month at 11 am FRIENDS COFFEE MORNINGS Friends coffee mornings are becoming one of the most popular events on the Friends calendar! On the first Wednesday of every month all Friends are invited to the Iveagh Room of the Terrace Café. Simply purchase a beverage of your choice, maybe even treat yourself to a scone and meet new Friends and find out about Friends activities.

It is a great way of meeting other like-minded members, an opportunity to chat to the membership team to share your views and to get a head start on what’s coming up on the Friends events calendar!

No ticket required, just come along!

Coming up: Wednesday 8th January, 11am Wednesday 5th February, 11am Wednesday 12th March, 11am

FRIENDS TOURS IN 2014: Thursday 27 February 2014, 11am DIGGING AT TARA: ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF INVESTIGATIONS In Conversation with Prof. George Eogan & Helen Roche Some of you may already be familiar with George and Helen who have presented a number of Friends talks recently.

This time they are joining us to present the work carried out at the famous Hill of Tara throughout the years. The talk will include discussion of the British-Israelites digging in a quest to find the Ark of the Covenant between the years 1899-1902, George will discuss his experience of excavating at Tara during the 1950’s and Helen will discuss her results of the excavation she directed in 1997. Don’t miss out on this fascinating talk with the true experts.

Friends €20 (non-members €25) Ticket includes tea/coffee

Friends Tour To Barcelona 24-27 April 2014 BOOKING CLOSING SHORTLY Friends Tour To Chelsea Flower Show 22-25 May 2014 BOOKING NOW OPEN! For further information or to reserve your place please contact Rachel Gurney in the Membership Office on 01 417 0067, or email friends@nch.ie

For more information on all Friends events, Friends membership or to book your tickets call the Friends Box Office line on 01 408 6777

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EDUCATION EVENTS JAN-MAR

MINI MUSIC Mini Music is an action-packed music workshop experience for babies and young children aged 3 months to 5 years old. 30-minute workshops take place on Saturdays at the National Concert Hall. Carefully designed to suit each of the age groups, workshops are fun and accessible with foot-tapping, memorable tunes!

Mini Minors 10.20: 3-12 months Mini Majors 11.00: 1-2 years Mini Mezzos 11.40: 2 -3 years Mini Muchos 12.20: 3-4 years Mini Maxis 13.00: 4-5 years Term 2:

Term 3:

November 30 December 7, 14 January 4, 11, 18, 25 February 1, 8, 15 March 22, 29 April 5, 12, 26 May 10, 17, 24 June 7, 14

Tickets: ¤120 per 10 week term Young Maestro & second child: ¤96

Mini Maestros is an action-packed music workshop experience for 5 - 8years old. 45-minute workshops take place on Saturdays at the National Concert Hall. Carefully designed to suit each group, the workshops are fun and accessible with foot-tapping, memorable tunes!

Mini Maestros workshops for 5 -8 year olds from 1.30 – 2.15pm

Friday 21 February 10:00AM – 1:00PM Kevin Barry Room MASTER CLASS WITH JOHN LILL A piano master class with the highly-acclaimed pianist John Lill - watch how Ireland’s aspiring talented students flourish under the enthusiasm and guidance of this great musician and composer - not to be missed!

For further details, please contact Education@nch.ie Observer Tickets: €5 Presented by Dublin Master Classes in association with the National Concert Hall Education & Outreach Department

Saturday 22 February 10:00AM – 4:00PM Kevin Barry Room JUNIOR SONGSCHOOL One day course for 8-12 year olds. 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!

All Songschool students receive a copy of their songs and their videos, and a Songschool certificate of participation.

Future 5 day course: Monday 14 - Friday 18 July 2014 Tickets: €25 20% discount for Young Maestros Presented by the National Concert Hall Education Education & Outreach Department

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EDUCATION EVENTS JAN-MAR Tuesday 25 February 10:30AM & 12:15PM Main Auditorium A LEAVING CERTIFICATE GUIDE TO BERLIOZ’S SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Presented by Paul Rissmann A tailor-made concert presentation for Leaving Certificate music students. Working with the full forces of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and using computer technology to provide a visual guide to the music, Rissmann will pull Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique apart to uncover the curriculum concepts and provide clear listening posts for the students. This hour-long visual presentation will give students a deeper understanding of the piece and will end with a concert performance of three movements from this epic work

the session for a brief welcome and introduction, but are then free to wander in and out as they please.

Next date: 8th November 2014 Tickets: €8 20% discount for Young Maestros Presented by the National Concert Hall Education & Outreach Department

Tickets: €10 per student, complimentary tickets for teachers.

Presented by RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and the National Concert Hall Education & Outreach Department

Saturday 10 May 11:00AM / 12:15PM / 2:00PM John Field Room AFRIKAA!: FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISTIC SPECTRUM CONDITIONS AfriKaa! is a multi-sensory installation and experimental concert by Slavek Kwi. Designed for and dedicated to children with autism, the sound journey allows children to move freely through the rich soundscape of South Africa’s Limpopo Valley. Experience the wonder of the waterholes and riparian woodland, where hippos, crocodiles, leopards and bat-eared foxes may appear at any moment. Feel the march of many tiny feet. The tribal gathering is here!

Interludes of classical music will add even more magic to the experience.

The composition was created from Slavek’s own field-recordings from Mmabolela Nature Reserve. AfriKaa! is the second project in a series of multichannel installations, following in the footsteps of Ama-Zone.

Visitors to AfriKaa! are asked to be present for the start of

Monday 23 - Friday 27 June 2014 10:00AM – 4:00PM Kevin Barry Room SONGSCHOOL Free concert for family & friends on Thursday 10 February at 7pm 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!

All Songschool students receive a copy of their songs and their videos, and a Songschool certificate of participation. www.songschool.ie Next date: 7 - 11 July 2014 Tickets: €150 20% discount for Young Maestros 20% discount for groups of 2 or more Presented by the National Concert Hall Education Education & Outreach Department

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EDUCATION EVENTS JAN-MAR JEROME HYNES YOUNG COMPOSERS’ AWARD 2013 The National Concert Hall invites composers to apply for the Jerome Hynes Young Composers’ Award 2013. This award is for the commission of a new work for chamber ensemble to be completed by February 2014.

As part of the commissioning process, the composer will have the unique opportunity to work collaboratively with professional musicians on this new work, in the months leading to the premiere. The new work will be premiered in the New Music Dublin Festival in March 2014.

Guidelines: • Entrants must be under the age of 30, and resident or domiciled in Ireland • Entrants must submit the scores of two existing pieces at least one of which must be for instrumental ensemble • Scores may be submitted in either hard copy (three copies), by post or in pdf by email to education@nch.ie • Entries must be submitted by Wednesday 18 December 2013 to: Education Department National Concert Hall Earlsfort Terrace Dublin 2 • An audio recording of the two submitted pieces is ideal but not essential, either on disc to the above address, with the application or as MP3 files to: education@nch.ie no later than Wednesday 18 December 2013 • €2,500 will be awarded to the winning composer • Only one application per composer will be accepted • Judging will be anonymous; the composer’s name will be removed from the manuscript before being given to the judges • The judges’ decision is final and is not open to appeal • Compositions cannot not be returned • The winning composer will retain the copyright of the commissioned work

BERNADETTE GREEVY BURSARY 2014 The National Concert Hall invites singers to apply for the Bernadette Greevy Bursary. One singer per year will be awarded the bursary of €5,000 by the National Concert Hall, in honour of Irish mezzo-soprano Dr Bernadette Greevy.

Guidelines: • Entrants may be male or female, resident or domiciled in Ireland, and in third-level education or equivalent.

• Each entrant will submit: • Three copies of an unmarked audio CD with a programme of his or her choice of not more than 15 minutes’ length • An application form with personal details and the details of his or her programme • A letter of recommendation from his or her teacher • First round entries will be judged during May 2014, and finalists will be called back for a live audition in June. For this audition each finalist will be asked to prepare three pieces: • A Mahler song • A Handel aria • A piece by a living Irish composer The winners of the bursary will received €5,000, and return to the National Concert Hall the following year for the Bernadette Greevy Bursary Recital.

Please note previous winners are ineligible to re-enter.

Questions? Contact education@nch.ie for further information.

The National Concert Hall wishes to acknowledge the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for its kind support of the Bernadette Greevy Bursary for Singers.

Questions relating to the Jerome Hynes Young Composers’ award 2013 can be sent to education@nch.ie.

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EDUCATION EVENTS JAN-MAR STUDENTS Students can avail of a ‘Student Standby Scheme’ – on production of suitable identification at the Box Office, subject to the discretion of the Box Office Manager.

Where available, tickets can be purchased for €5 one hour prior to a performance.

One ticket per student only. Please check with the Box Office on the day of the concert for possible availability.

Student Standby Scheme

€5

When you support the Education and Outreach Department, you are supporting our education and outreach across Ireland, including: Ama-Zone: for Children with Autistic Spectrum Conditions Workshops in the John Field Room for children with autistic spectrum conditions and their families created by Slavek Kwi AfriKaa: for Children with Autistic Spectrum Conditions Workshops in the John Field Room for children with autistic spectrum conditions and their families created by Slavek Kwi Blow the Dust off Your Trumpet Our unique orchestra, born in Bealtaine – the festival celebrating creativity in older age, conducted by Joe Csibi Kids’ Classics Monthly interactive workshops and ward visits to children’s hospitals facilitated by Grainne Hope, Julie Maisel and Nick Grennell National Rehabilitation Hospital Monthly music workshops in the National Rehabilitation Hospital, facilitated by Aingeala DeBurca and Deirdre O’Leary Surrounding Sounds Sound artist Slavek Kwi’s weekly sessions for children with autistic spectrum conditions Samba Sessions Hands-on percussion workshops for groups with special needs WhistleBlast Quartet The National Concert Hall supports workshop visits to schools in the West of Ireland.

Education and Outreach thank the Young Maestros, Friends, Patrons and Corporate Associates of the National Concert Hall for generously supporting our programme.

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NATIONAL CONCERT HALL BOOKING & 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 (no booking fees) All major credit/debit cards accepted. Cheques should be made payable to “The National Concert Hall” CONDITIONS OF SALE • Once purchased, tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged.

• Programme & artist are subject to change

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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

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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 a performance. 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 +3531 417 0000 or email groups@ nch.ie Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm 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.

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE • Seats are available at the back of the stalls (downstairs) for wheel chair 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

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NATIONAL CONCERT HALL ETIQUETTE • There is no smoking in The National Concert Hall • 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 select “No” to the Marketing Questions online • The National Concert Hall complies with the principles of good data handling. For details, please see our privacy policy on www.nch.ie or contact us on +3531 417 0077 THE MUSIC BOX The Music Box at The National Concert Hall features a selection of CDs, DVDs, books and more. Open one hour prior to concerts, during intermission and after performances.

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YOUR VISIT GETTING HERE AND PARKING

DISTANCES M50 Motorway: 9km Dublin Airport: 17km Dublin Busáras Station: 3.4km Dublin Connolly Station: 3.5km Dublin Heuston Station: 4.9km

BY TRAIN Pearse Street Station is the nearest DART station to us. Some commuter trains also stop here while others will terminate at Connolly Station For more information on timetables, log on to www.irishrail.ie

BY CAR The National Concert Hall is located in the centre of the city beside St. Stephen’s Green.

Please be aware that there is a one-way system in place on St Stephen’s Green so please follow the instructions below.

BY LUAS Harcourt Street is within five minutes’ walk of the National Concert Hall and runs regularly: every five minutes at busy periods and every fifteen minutes at less busy periods

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DUBLIN BIKES Why not keep it green and use one of the Dublin Bikes available at various points around the city. There is a Dublin Bikes station directly outside The National Concert Hall. There are also two stations on St Stephen’s Green, both of which have credit card terminals.

For more information, log on to www.dublinbikes.ie

Follow the signs to the City Centre From O’Connell Street, head south over the River Liffey, down D’Olier Street, past Trinity College onto Nassau Street From Nassau Street, take a right turn onto Kildare Street This will lead you onto St. Stephen’s Green.

Continue down towards Baggot Street, take the first right onto Pembroke Street, straight past Fitzwilliam Square until you come to a set of traffic lights Turn right onto Leeson Street and at the next set of traffic lights take the left onto Earlsfort Terrace where The National Concert Hall is situated on the right-hand side

CAR PARKING FACILITIES Limited parking is available in the grounds of the National Concert Hall. There are also a number of car parks within a short walk of the Hall: The Royal College of Surgeons Car Park, Dawson Street Car Park, Schoolhouse Lane,

BY BUS As we are centrally located, there are plenty of Drury Street Car Park, Park Rite Car Park, options for buses to bring you to The National St. Stephen’s Green Car Park Concert Hall.

Setanta Place For more information on routes and timetables, It is also possible to park on Adelaide Road, log on www.dublinbus.ie Hatch Street, Fitzwilliam Square, St. Stephen’s If you are travelling directly from Dublin Airport Green, all within walking distance of the Nato The National Concert Hall, the Aircoach can tional Concert Hall. Please check for parking be used as it will leave you on Lower Leeson restrictions and notices for Pay & Display areas.

Street which is just around the corner from The National Concert Hall.

For more information or routes and fares, log on to www.aircoach.ie

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Corporate Associates Your Loyalty. Your Support. Your Generosity. Thank You. Diamond

Tradition Now Jan 25-26

Sat 22 & Sun 23 Feb 8pm

Sat 25 Jan 8pm Pepper Canister Church

Kodo: One Earth Tour 2014-Legend

Quercus

Wed 26 Mar 8pm

June Tabor, Huw Warren, Iain Bellamy

TICKETS: €35, €45 (CHOIR BALCONY €25)

TICKETS: €20

Pantha Du Prince and The Bell Laboratory

Sun 26 Jan 1pm

Elements of Light

The Kilfenora Céilí Band with Michael Donnellan, the Kickincrew and guest singer TICKETS: €15

Sun 26 Jan 3pm Marathon ft.

Lau, At First Sight, Padraig Rynne’s Notify, Mossy Nolan and Colm McGowan TICKETS €15

Sun 26 Jan 8.30pm

Platinum

TICKETS: €25, €30

Sat 14 Jun 8pm Wayne Shorter Quartet TICKETS: €25, €35, €40, €45

Sat 13 Dec 8pm Brassland @ NCH: Megafaun and Fight the Big Bull present Sounds of the South ft. Justin Vernon and Frazey Ford

Gold

Silver

TICKETS: €45, €50

The Gloaming

Martin Hayes fiddle | Iarla Ó Lionaird vocals Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh hardanger Dennis Cahill guitar | Thomas Bartlett piano TICKETS: €15, €20, €25 Ticketing info €50 Weekend Ticket for Tradition Now on 25 and 26 January 2014 20% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall 10% discount for groups of 10 or more Tickets go on sale to Friends of the National Concert Hall Wednesday 20 November 2013 General booking opens Monday 25 November 2013

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