Beyond Baroque duo recital – Cork – 29/09/12

Who
Beyond Baroque duo recital
When
Saturday, September 29, 2012
13:00 - All Ages Buy Tickets
Where
Bandon
Cork, Ireland
Other Info
As part of the Engage Arts Festival Lunchtime Recital with duo 'Beyond Baroque' -Nina Treadwell and Ilse de Ziah, performing early Baroque music, with an Italian and Spanish flavour and featuring lesser known women composers of the 16 and 1700's. Lute, Theorbo, Baroque Guitars and Cello.

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Ilse de Ziah Solo Recital – Cork – 27/09/12

Who
Ilse de Ziah Solo Recital
When
Thursday, September 27, 2012
21:00 - All Ages
Where
Bandon
Cork
Other Info
As part of the Engage Arts Festival in Bandon, a performance of my own compositions and arrangements for solo cello.
From Irish Airs to Australia Fair An expressive, 'out-of-the-ordinary' performance of Irish Airs and contemporary cello pieces composed and arranged by Ilse, performed on cello. Well known and lesser known Irish airs sing gloriously in their new raiment. Modern compositional techniques create ancient ethereal atmospheres and earthy moods. Taking inspiration from the Irish and Australian landscapes Ilse creates a fresh, lyrical and emotional style of cello music. A magical musical journey to lose and find yourself.

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Culture Night, Quiet Music Ensemble – Dublin 8 – 21/09/12

Who
Culture Night, Quiet Music Ensemble
When
Friday, September 21, 2012
17:00 - All Ages
Where
Contemporary Music Centre (map)
19 Fishamble Street, Temple Bar
Dublin 8 , Ireland
Other Info
CMC Culture Night - happening
5:00 pm
venue: Contemporary Music Centre , Dublin 8, Ireland
performer(s): Curated by Karen Power. Featuring various performers including the Quiet Music Ensemble and Kirkos.
The event is a musical 'happening' involving live performances, improvisation and audiovisual works, throughout CMC's building.

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Efterklang and The Major Lift Orchestra – Dublin – 14/09/12

Who
Efterklang and The Major Lift Orchestra
When
Friday, September 14, 2012
20:00 - All Ages Buy Tickets
Where
East Essex Street, Temple Bar
Dublin, Ireland
Other Info
The majestic and magical music of Efterklang is making a return to Irish shores for two performances as part of a special collaboration between Cork Opera House and ABSOLUT Fringe.
As part of the Dublin Fringe Festival.
The band whose live performances offer audiences a truly unique musical experience will be joined by the Major Lift Orchestra,conducted by Matthew Coorey, in what promises to be an unforgettable musical event.

Performing music from their forthcoming and much anticipated album Piramida, Efterklang have engaged the inimitable talents of Missy Mazzoli (Kronos Quartet & Victoire), Karsten Fundal (Choir of Young Believers & Oh Land) and Daníel Bjarnason (Sigur Rós & Múm) to arrange their new music for orchestra.

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Efterklang and the Major Lift Orchestra – Cork – 15/09/12

Who
Efterklang and the Major Lift Orchestra
When
Saturday, September 15, 2012
20:00 - All Ages Buy Tickets
Where
Emmet Place

Cork, Ireland
Other Info
The majestic and magical music of Efterklang is making a return to Irish shores for two performances as part of a special collaboration between Cork Opera House and ABSOLUT Fringe.

The band whose live performances offer audiences a truly unique musical experience will be joined by the Major Lift Orchestra,conducted by Matthew Coorey, in what promises to be an unforgettable musical event.

Performing music from their forthcoming and much anticipated album Piramida, Efterklang have engaged the inimitable talents of Missy Mazzoli (Kronos Quartet & Victoire), Karsten Fundal (Choir of Young Believers & Oh Land) and Daníel Bjarnason (Sigur Rós & Múm) to arrange their new music for orchestra. Also appearing at the Dublin Fringe Festival in Meeting House Square on Friday 14th September.

See http://corkoperahouse.wordpress.com/ for more info, news, reviews and images on Efterklang

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Dido and Aeneas – Cork – 25/08/12

Who
Dido and Aeneas
When
Saturday, August 25, 2012
20:00 - All Ages
Where
Emmet Place

Cork, Ireland
Other Info
Cork Opera House’s production of Henry Purcell’s masterpiece takes the tragic story of Queen Dido and her Trojan lover Aeneas and turns it into a rollicking, sexy, steampunk extravaganza.
In February 2011 Cork audiences were blown away by this masterpiece. Cork’s very own international stars Cara O’Sullivan and Mary Hegarty reunite to perform together along with Caitrin Johnsson and Simon Morgan in Henry Purcell’s exquisite masterpiece, based on the Roman poet Virgil’s tragic story of Queen Dido and her Trojan lover, Aeneas. The new orchestration was created by Baroque and contemporary music specialist and violinist, Marja Gaynor for a quartet of multi-instrumentalist musicians. Featuring Marja Gaynor -violin, Carolyn Goodwin - winds, Piia Pakrinnen - accordion and Ilse de Ziah -cello

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Dido and Aeneas – Kilkenny – 16/08/12

Who
Dido and Aeneas
When
Thursday, August 16, 2012
20:00 - All Ages Buy Tickets
Where
Parliament Street
Kilkenny, Ireland
Other Info
Dido & Aeneas
Wed 15th Aug - Thu 16th Aug
The Watergate Theatre
Cork Opera House’s production of Henry Purcell’s masterpiece takes the tragic story of Queen Dido and her Trojan lover Aeneas and turns it into a rollicking, sexy, steampunk extravaganza. Don’t miss one of the highlights of the festival!

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Dido and Aeneas – Kilkenny – 15/08/12

Who
Dido and Aeneas
When
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
20:00 - All Ages Buy Tickets
Where
Parliament Street
Kilkenny, Ireland
Other Info
Dido & Aeneas
Wed 15th Aug - Thu 16th Aug
The Watergate Theatre
Cork Opera House’s production of Henry Purcell’s masterpiece takes the tragic story of Queen Dido and her Trojan lover Aeneas and turns it into a rollicking, sexy, steampunk extravaganza. Don’t miss one of the highlights of the festival!

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Sound of Music – Cork – 27/07/12

Who
Sound of Music
When
Friday, July 27, 2012
20:00 - All Ages Buy Tickets
Where
Emmet Place

Cork, Ireland
Other Info
from 27th July - August 18th

This lavish production will vividly bring to life the uplifting true story of the Von Trapp family’s flight across the Austrian mountains.

With its unforgettable musical score, The Sound of Music brims over with some of the most memorable songs every performed on the musical stage, including My Favourite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, The Lonely Goatherd, Sixteen Going on Seventeen and of course the glorious title song The Sound of Music.

Music By RICHARD RODGERS
Lyrics By OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II
Book by HOWARD LINDSAY and RUSSEL CROUSE
Suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers”
By Maria Augusta Trapp
Presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBHERGER LIMITED
On behalf of R&H THEATRICALS of New York

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