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May in April

If you are around for this concert, do come!

OZMOSIS presents

“May in April”

A joyous spring concert to celebrate the works of Australian composer May Howlett

Evocative melodies and sensuous harmonies create a charming way to spend a spring Sunday afternoon with family and friends.

Katrina Emtage – Flute

Ilse de Ziah – Cello

Nicole Panizza – Piano

plus special guests

Kelley Lonergan – Voice

Alex Petcu-Colan – Percussion.

Date: Sunday April 7^th 2013

Time: 3pm (one hour concert)

Venue: Stack Theatre, CIT Cork School of Music

Cost €10, children free

Australian composer May Howlett will visit Cork for the 1st time in April and this is a unique opportunity to hear some of her work.
Involved with music and drama in Australia over the last 6 decades she writes with a quirky sense of humour that reflect her experience and a deep sense of theatricality.
Also being premiered at this concert will be new works by Kevin Barker and Katrina Emtage

Nigel Kennedy plays trad. duo with Ilse!

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A friend sent me a video from her phone today. She was at the City of Cork Symphony orchestra concert in the Limerick University Concert Hall where we played with Nigel Kennedy.

He started playing a trad tune and I couldn't resist joining in. We played a trad set again the next night in the City Hall in Cork, to more rapturous applause and afterwards had a great jam along with Cora Venus Lunny, Donovan and other CCSO improvisers!

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1812 City of Cork Symphony Orchestra and Tasmin Little – Cork – 18/12/12

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Who	1812 City of Cork Symphony Orchestra and Tasmin Little
When	Tuesday, December 18, 2012 20:00 - All Ages
Where	City Hall (map) East Albert Quay Cork, Ireland Directions From St.Partricks Street, drive onto Grand Parade and onto South Mall, at the end of the South Mall, turn right over bridge and City Hall is on your left. City Hall is on the Quay side of Concert Hall. Parking Multi-Storey carpark at rear of City Hall. Two minutes walk from City Hall. Box Office Numbers City Hall general No> (021) 4966222 Box Office Hours Doors open 1 hour before the show. Accessible Seating Wheelchair ramp at Anglesea Street entrance to City Hall. Our venue is wheelchair friendly. Children Rules Under 16 must be accompanied by person 18s or over.
Other Info	Tasmin Little OBE, Violin Keith Pascoe, Conductor Brian Murphy, Leader (and Ilse de Ziah, Principal Cellist) After their successful visit with Nigel Kennedy, the CCSO will return to perform Tchaikovsky’s emotional, melodic Symphony No. 4, followed by his renowned overture, the 1812 Festival Overture. The CCSO is delighted to welcome back renowned violinist Tasmin Little, recently awarded an OBE in the Birthday Honours List for her services to music, who will play the much-loved Violin Concerto by Bruch. Programme: Tchaikovsky ~ Symphony no. 4 Tchaikovsky ~ 1812 Festival Overture Max Bruch ~ Violin Concerto no. 1 Tickets can be purchased from Pro Musica, Oliver Plunlett Street, Cork

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Custom House, Cork

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I performed a solo cello concert at Custom House in Cork for the Windle Club on sunny Thursday. Afterwards I was treated to a delicious lunch around the corner at the Brasserie.

The Custom House was designed by William Hargrave in 1881 and built at Custom House Street between the north and south channels of the River Lee. At the time its main work dealt with inland revenue. In 1904 the Cork Harbour Commissioners took over the building on a 999 year lease.

The magnificently ornate boardroom, where I performed was added to the building in 1906 and was designed by William Price, the then Harbour Engineer.

Nigel Kennedy

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I was just sent photos from the concert the Cork Symphony Orchestra played with Nigel Kennedy. I was lucky enough to play a duet of a couple of trad tunes with him in the University of Limerick CH and the Cork City Hall. Nigel is a beautiful player and alot of fun to play with!

Dido and Aeneas review

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Dido and Aeneas

Cork Opera House

By Marc O’Sullivan

Irish Examiner

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Henry Purcell can never have imagined how his opera Dido and Aeneas would be re-invented by director John O’Brien in this daring production, first presented at Cork Opera House in February 2011.

O’Brien has Cara O’Sullivan play Dido and her mirror image, the Sorceress, Simon Morgan play Aeneas, the Sailor and the Spirit, and Majella Cullagh and Mary Hegarty double up as Sharon and Belinda and the Witches.

But O’Brien doesn’t stop there: he also has the musicians — Marja Gaynor, Carolyn Goodwin, Ilse de Ziah and Piia Pakrinen — on stage throughout, weaving in and out of the action as they perform. By paring back the cast, O’Brien has created a production as tight as can be: over the course of an hour, there isn’t a single moment wasted.

This is as much a visual feast as it is a musical one. Lisa Zagone’s Gothic costumes are stunning, and no-one will forget the ‘baby’ the characters squabble over, which looks like something created for a horror movie. In the course of the production, Dido’s throne is first transformed into a bed, and then the prow of a ship. A series of what look like giant shards of glass hang over the stage, and at one point, a full moon looms in the background.

Purcell’s original score, from 1689, has been re-orchestrated by Marja Gaynor, who, true to the spirit of the production, plays violin, viola, autoharp and melodica. The singing throughout is flawless, with Cara O’Sullivan, in particular, being suitably regal.

City of Cork Symphony Orchestra with Tasmin Little – Limerick – 04/11/12

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Who	City of Cork Symphony Orchestra with Tasmin Little
When	Sunday, November 4, 2012 15:00 - All Ages
Where	University Concert Hall (map) University of Limerick Limerick, Ireland
Other Info	Tasmin Little will be at the University Concert Hall in Limerick with the City of Cork Symphony Orchestra on Sunday 4 November at 15:00 (afternoon performance). Tasmin Little OBE, Violin Keith Pascoe, Conductor Brian Murphy, Leader (and Ilse de Ziah, Principal Cellist) After their successful visit with Nigel Kennedy, the CCSO will return to perform Tchaikovsky’s emotional, melodic Symphony No. 4, followed by his renowned overture, the 1812 Festival Overture. The CCSO is delighted to welcome back renowned violinist Tasmin Little, recently awarded an OBE in the Birthday Honours List for her services to music, who will play the much-loved Violin Concerto by Bruch. Programme: Tchaikovsky ~ Symphony no. 4 Tchaikovsky ~ 1812 Festival Overture Max Bruch ~ Violin Concerto no. 1 Tickets can be purchased from the Limerick's University Concert Hall webpage or by phoning 061 331549.

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

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Who	Beyond Baroque duo recital
When	Saturday, September 29, 2012 13:00 - All Ages
Where	Bandon Methodist Church (map) 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

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Who	Ilse de Ziah Solo Recital
When	Thursday, September 27, 2012 21:00 - All Ages
Where	Bandon Town Hall (map) 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

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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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