I haven’t yet seen a performance by Irish National Opera that failed to impress me visually. The Journal of Music Irish National Opera presentsDonizettiDon Pasquale Don Pasquale, a grumpy old bachelor. Ernesto, his good-looking young heir. And Norina, an attractive young widow. This unorthodox love triangle yields a hilarious and touching masterpiece that takes a …
A major new work from composer Vincent Kennedy presented by the Donegal Music Education Partnership A second opportunity to enjoy this remarkable suite of new music by composer Vincent Kennedy which received its world premiere here at An Grianán in March. ‘Colmcille, Dove of Peace’ was specially commissioned for Colmcille 1500 and has been inspired …
Be part of the live audience for the second of two very special nights in An Grianán Theatre, featuring Donegal’s finest alongside some international guests, filmed for broadcast on TG4 at a later date in 2022/2023. Forged out of the centuries-old traditions of her native Donegal, Diane Cannon is a singer who brings the songs …
This concert will be filmed by TG4 with you, the live audience, for broadcast later in 2022/2023. Brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn grew up playing music together around their hometown of Carlow, a small town in the southeast of Ireland. After moving to Dublin in 2012, they quickly became a staple of the live …
Be curious, be bold, be blue-sky! If you had the chance to design a brand new concert experience, how would it look and feel? Interested in investigating and shaking up past concert models, Crash Ensemble Community Manager and Violinist Larissa O’Grady will lead a workshop focusing on the design of a new music experience. Creating …
An honest, human and emotive response for now and the future. Tonight Crash Ensemble play a selection of their [REACTIONS] commissions & postcard miniatures for the first time to a live audience, alongside sounds from across the globe… and… the first outing of a brand new piece ‘Standing Water’ by Kevin Terry, winner of the …
Green Road is a five-piece ballad and folk band from Co. Wexford. They play a blend of Irish Folk favourites and traditional tunes infused with a Country and Bluegrass flavour. The band has a wealth of experience. From the vibrant folk and ballad scene in Ireland’s pubs and clubs, traditional sessions and Fleadh competitions across …
Two great pianists, one great concert Beethoven: Pathetique Sonata – Frank McNamaraBeethoven: Appassionata Sonata – JJ McNamara INTERVAL Chopin: Ballade No 3 Frank McNamaraChopin: Ballade No 4 JJ McNamaraLiszt: Mephisto Waltz No 1 Frank McNamaraLiszt: Waltz from Gounod’s Faust – JJ McNamara Encores – some bonus fun 4 hands one piano pieces. Like his father, …
‘COLMCILLE, DOVE OF PEACE’ A major new work from composer Vincent Kennedy Come along and be part of the world premiere of a remarkable suite of new music by composer Vincent Kennedy, ‘Colmcille, Dove of Peace’. The work has been specially commissioned for Colmcille 1500 and has been inspired by significant happenings in the life …
An exciting West Donegal double header for Trad Week 2022, Caitlín & Ciarán and The Friel Sisters at the Regional Cultural Centre Acclaimed Irish musicians each in their own right, Gaoth Dobhair-based Caitlín Nic Gabhann and Ciarán Ó Maonaigh have joined forces to create one of traditional music’s most impressive acts. Partners on and off …
Trad Week presents this special gig at the Regional Cultural Centre to celebrate Paul Harrigan’s Seven Waves project. There’s no doubt Covid has hit musicians hard. Despite being starved of their admiring audiences Donegal traditional musician Paul Harrigan has been using his time for an astonishing creative project. Multi-instrumentalist, Paul Harrigan is never anything other …
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Damien McGeehan launches his new album at the Trad Week gig in the Regional Cultural Centre. Donegal fiddle player Damien McGeehan is a household name in the Irish music industry and a much sought after touring and session musician. The Ardara native recently released his eagerly-anticipated second solo album, Kin, which has received rave reviews …
An exciting West Donegal double header for Trad Week 2022, Caitlín & Ciarán and The Friel Sisters at the Regional Cultural Centre Acclaimed Irish musicians each in their own right, Gaoth Dobhair-based Caitlín Nic Gabhann and Ciarán Ó Maonaigh have joined forces to create one of traditional music’s most impressive acts. Partners on and off …
Trad Week is thrilled to host Pontún, a new Irish-based music quartet embracing folk traditions from Ireland and Africa, at the Regional Cultural Centre. The band features several Jiggy players, including Éamonn Galldubh on Whistle & Uilleann Pipes, Robbie Harris on Percussion, and Niwel Tsumbu on Guitar & Vocals. The legendary Steve Cooney also joins …
The High Kings are Finbarr Clancy, Darren Holden, Brian Dunphy and newest member Paul O’Brien. Formed in June 2007, The High Kings play 13 instruments between them, creating the unique sound that thrills audiences all over the world. Their self-titled debut album, released in 2008, reached number 2 on the Billboard World Music chart, setting …
