During the lockdown I have been working online and have created a space for cellists to meet fortnightly to share music they are learning. If you want to overcome tension whilst playing for others and be part of a supportive community of cellists, the Cello Club is a great place for this. With all levels of players it has give motivation and inspiration to all who join. For more information visit the club site!
Bond!
I have been going through the Bond films on a huge screen and projector for our ‘family night out’ since we can’t go out for real. Loving the music and the ridiculousness of it all, great escapism. So I decided to make my own cello version of the theme, which is so much fun to play! I’m sharing it for free for a short time.
Here’s the link to the store product page: https://sellfy.com/playcellomusic/p/james-bond-theme/, where you can download the pdf for FREE!
Share the link spy-like with your cello friends too if you want to.
Keep well, keep the cello playing going and all the best!
Ilse
New Release: Transcendence
I am excited for you to hear my latest album! It has been featuring on Irish Radio Lyric FM’s Blue of the Night with Bernard Clarke all week. It’s fabulous radio listening wherever you are.
And now you can get the album on Bandcamp! It is also on streaming sites like iTunes, Spotify, apple music, so do find, and listen, buy, share and help get the album a bit of notice! I’m really proud of it, and I know you’ll enjoy listening.
If you buy on Bandcamp in the next week and are a cellist, you might like to get a FREE pdf copy of my Sacred Irish Music for Solo Cello sheet music. The 11 tracks I recorded are in this book, as well as 12 more, and it’s usually €26, so it’s a great deal. Just contact me if you want to have it and have bought the album. There’s a 20% sale on over there at the Play Cello Music store too, just until next week, so fill up on your solo cello repertoire for the season. Loads of enjoyable, satisfying and beautiful pieces to play.
Have a lovely day and I’d love to know which track of Transcendence is your favourite!
Film Nomination!
I am delighted to announce that our film Living the Tradition, an enchanting journey into old Irish Airs has been selected for the 3rd Edition of the CONSONANCE Music & Dance Film Festival.
The Film Festival Event will take place in the MovieScreenPro Screening Room on April 10th, 2020 and starts at 11:00 AM PDT / 20:00 CEST.
You can find the full list of the selected films and the information about them on the event page: https://www.indieforyou.com/FilmFestivals/The-CONSONANCE-Music-%26-Dance-Film-Festival
The festival is a live-online private and invitation-only Event.The selected films are screened one after another according to the festival schedule in the Screening Room.
Only registered attendees can enter the Screening Room.
According to the Festival Rules, one of the Festival Award is an Audience Award based on the festival attendee voting results in the screening room. So, please do come and attend the event to raise our chances to win the Audience Award.
You can register here: https://www.indieforyou.com/event-details/consonance-music-dance-film-festival-the-3rd-edition
The registration is closed on April, 09th.You and you will receive invitation emails with the links, and manuals before the event.
AWARDS:
The Category Award Winners, determined by the Festival Jury,
The Fan Award Winner, based on the social media fan voting results. Use the Facebook link to VOTE! https://www.facebook.com/events/1075104055946532/permalink/1617550078368591/
The Audience Award Winner, based on the festival attendees voting results in the screening room.And other award winners.
Welcome to the 3rd Edition of the CONSONANCE Music & Dance Film Festival!
Register your seat: https://www.indieforyou.com/event-details/consonance-music-dance-film-festival-the-3rd-edition
Cork Light Orchestra – Cork – 14/04/19
| Who |
Cork Light Orchestra
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| When |
Sunday, April 14, 2019
19:30
- FREE event - All Ages 
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| Where |
Union Quay
Cork, Ireland |
| Other Info |
Conducting the Cork Light Orchestra as part of an evening of music at CIT Cork School of Music with
Mountain View High School Chamber Orchestra (USA) and Cork ETB Youth Choir |
The Sound of Cello at Fota – Cork – 24/05/19
| Who |
The Sound of Cello at Fota
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| When |
Friday, May 24, 2019
20:00
- All Ages
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| Where |
Fota Island, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork
Cork, Ireland |
| Other Info |
Enjoy a concert of Irish, Australian, and Celtic influenced music played by an accomplished cellist with inspiring depth and vivacity. With the marriage of classical detail and folkloric tradition, this makes for a transcendent musical experience.
“a gem glistening with grace and sparkle” Munster Express |
Northern U.K Tour Dates
Allendale Village Hall Thursday 28 March, 7.30pm £8, £20 family Bookings: 07854 982721 janet.lennard@gmail.com
Lazonby Village Hall Friday 29 March, 7.30pm £10, £5 children Bookings: 01768 870824 info@lazonbygottalent.co.uk
Burgh by Sands Parish Hall Saturday 30 March, 7.30pm £10, £5 children Bookings: 01228 576065 beverleycastlecooper@gmail.com
Soulby Village Hall Sunday 31 March, 7.30pm £10, £5 children Bookings: 017683 71396 potrobert@btinternet.com
Quiet Music Ensemble – Clonmel, Tipperary – 10/03/19
| Who |
Quiet Music Ensemble
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| When |
Sunday, March 10, 2019
17:00
- All Ages |
| Where |
The Main Guard (map)
Sarsfield St, Oldbridge
Clonmel, Tipperary, Ireland |
| Other Info |
Cork-based experimental music group, the Quiet Music Ensemble will bring their unique sonic art to Clonmel.
Tickets €6 - €12 |
Cork Light Orchestra – Cork – 22/02/19 SOLD OUT
| Who |
Cork Light Orchestra
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| When |
Friday, February 22, 2019
20:00
- All Ages
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| Where |
Fota Island, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork
Cork, Ireland |
| Other Info |
Tickets €20 from http://fotahouse.com/cork-light-orchestra-2019/
The Cork Light Orchestra, conducted by their musical director Ilse de Ziah, will play a selection of its light instrumental repertoire, which is inspired by the salon, jazz and light orchestras of the 1920s and 30s. Audiences often sing along to well-known hits of more recent years. They may even be seen waltzing to Viennese classics and jiving to pop medleys! |
Spike Cello Festival – Dublin – 10/02/19
| Who |
Spike Cello Festival
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| When |
Sunday, February 10, 2019
13:15
- All Ages |
| Where |
Charlemont House, Parnell Square N, Rotunda
Dublin, Ireland D01 F2X9 |
| Other Info |
Free event
https://www.spikecellofest.com Cellinstallation in the Hugh Lane Gallery A Series of Performances by Improvising Cellists 1.15pm - 1.45pm: Ilse De Ziah 1.45pm - 2.15pm: Sarah Moody 2.15pm - 2.45pm: Mary Barnecutt 2.45pm- 3.15pm: Kevin Murphy 3.15pm - 3.45pm: Awen 3.45pm - 4.15pm: Lioba Petrie |