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Quiet Music Ensemble perform Cage – Cork – 27/01/12

Who	Quiet Music Ensemble perform Cage
When	Friday, January 27, 2012 13:10 - free - All Ages
Where	Glucksmann Gallery (map) UCC Cork
Other Info	Other Cage related events taking place on Friday 27 January, in University College Cork: On Friday afternoon Quiet Music Ensemble and Quiet Club perform a lunchtime concert starting at 1.10pm in The Glucksmans Gallery, UCC, followed by Branches; a seminar exploring the works of John Cage involving renowned collaborators & composers, including John David Fulleman, Alvin Lucier, Pauline Oliveros, Danny McCarthy, Mary Nunan, Jennifer Walsh, Evangelia Rigaki, Martin Iddon and John Godfrey. The seminar will take place between 3pm and 6pm in the Ó Riada Hall, Department of Music, Sunday’s Well Road.

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CHILD OF TREE: A CELEBRATION OF JOHN CAGE – Cork – 28/01/12

Who	CHILD OF TREE: A CELEBRATION OF JOHN CAGE
When	Saturday, January 28, 2012 18:00 - finish time 10. Wander around, come and go and come... - All Ages
Where	Triskel Arts Centre (map) Christchurch, Tobin St. Cork
Other Info	CHILD OF TREE: A CELEBRATION OF JOHN CAGE “I remember loving sound before I ever took a music lesson. And so we make our lives by what we love.” – John Cage QUIET MUSIC ENSEMBLE in association with TRISKEL ARTS CENTRE, supported by RTÉ lyric fm Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin St., Cork City Jan 28th, from 6pm, walk in / out whenever you like! Tickets FREE from Triskel Arts Centre Box Office Outrageous, contrary, crazy, profound? The composer John Cage is perhaps best known as the creator of the notorious ‘silent’ piece 4’33”. Bringing chance, environmental sound, new performance methods and much more into the world of music, he questioned most of the deepest held beliefs about what music is… and can be. He scandalized audiences world-wide with astonishing ideas and extraordinary stage-acts. But Cage was no mere sensationalist, out only to shock: his philosophies, drawing upon spiritual practices from all over the world, are deeply considered and profound. He expressed them in many ways, including music, theatre, the visual arts and in written form. With an astonishing legacy of influences that extend far beyond music, he is one of the most important figures of Twentieth Century art. And yet… the deeply humane nature of his work is seldom recognised, not least because so little beyond the ‘enfant terrible’ pieces is well known.

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Quiet Music Ensemble – Dublin 2 – 29/11/11

Who	Quiet Music Ensemble
When	Tuesday, November 29, 2011 18:00 - All Ages
Where	National Concert Hall (map) Earlsfort Terrace Dublin 2, Ireland
Other Info	new music::new Ireland salon Wednesday 30th November, 6.00pm Room: Kevin Barry Room Tickets: Complimentary, limited places so booking essential The Quiet Music Ensemble John Godfrey electric guitar Sean Mac Erlaine Saxes/bass clarinet Dan Bodwell Double Bass Ilse De Ziah cello Susan Geaney – Vacuum Ensemble Improvisation The new music::new Ireland salon series aims to encourage newcomers and enthusiasts alike to engage with the music of Irish Composers. Each performance takes place in an informal atmosphere with dialogue encouraged between composers, performers and audience. See www.cmc.ie Presented by The Contemporary Music Centre Sponsored by The Arts Council / An Comhairle Ealaoin and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland

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Ozmosis – Co. Cork – 13/11/11

Who	Ozmosis
When	Sunday, November 13, 2011 20:00 - All Ages
Where	The Grain Store at Ballymaloe (map) Ballymaloe House, Ballymaloe Co. Cork This new multi - purpose venue is a sensitively converted 17th century farmyard building. The Grain Store is 50 yards from the main house. Its spacious lime washed interior, gooseberry coloured railings and bamboo floor create a pleasant setting for any occasion.
Other Info	The concert will be a selection of atmospheric and fresh sounding music by exceptional Australian composers, including first performances of new works by Ilse de Ziah and Katrina Emtage and the Irish premiere of Elena Kats-Chernin’s Eliza’s Aria for flute (the original aria was made famous as the Lloyds TSB ad) . This will be put into context with another of her pieces, the expansive and invigorating Colours of the Sea. To celebrate the 80th birthday of May Howlett they will play the evocative Sirocco and Mistral from Wings of the Wind “Very exciting, very energetic, and at once forceful and sensitive. I am proud to have had my pieces so thoughtfully interpreted. Martinis all round!” John Plankenhorn, composer Ozmosis Being far from home has been a source of reflection for many artists over the centuries. Ozmosis was formed in 2008 by three Australians living and working in Cork. Our objective is to bring works that we grew up with to new audiences and share some of our cultural heritage and outlook. As well as this we are expanding that heritage by commissioning new works and exploring repertoire that has been freshly created. €15.00 for concert Early dinner and Show €60 Dinner, show, B&B €150 Final performance of the Ballymaloe November Music Week

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New photos from Bjorn Thomassen

Had a couple of photos taken at Fota house by the amazing Bjorn Thomassen

Cork – 13/06/11

Who	Ilse de Ziah and Bertrand Galen at Stet lab
When	Monday, June 13, 2011 21:00 - 16+
Where	The Roundy (map) The Coal Quay Cork
Other Info	wild free impro and crazy sounds from two cellos from Beethovens Final Page to Blow by Blow, and all the hits in between. Be amazed, be shocked, be brave!

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Cork – 12/05/11

Who	Blow the Dust off your Trumpet
When	Thursday, May 12, 2011 18:00 - 21+
Where	Millenium Hall, City Hall (map) Anglesea Street Cork, Ireland
Other Info	Neglected instrument gathering dust in the attic? Need music back in your life? Then come and join other adults in rediscovering the joy and fun in playing music. All instruments and levels welcome. Participation is completely FREE OF CHARGE Full Schedule - OPEN TO ALL, NO AUDITION NECESSARY! Information session, Blue Angel Bar, Cork Opera House Mon 2nd 14:00 – 15:30 Musical Meeting, Half Moon Theatre, Cork Opera House Fri 6th 10:00 – 13:00 – Half Moon Theatre Rehearsals, Half Moon Theatre, Cork Opera House Sat 7th 10:00 – 13:00 & 14:00 – 16:00 Mon 9th 10:00 – 13:00 & 14:00 – 16:00 Tues 10th 10:00 – 13:00 (no afternoon session) Wed 11th 10:00 – 13:00 & 14:00 – 16:00 Final Rehearsal & Concert, Millenium Hall, City Hall Thurs 12th 10:00 – 13:00 & 14:00 – 16:00 18:00 CONCERT, Free of Charge Information and Bookings: blowthedust@corkoperahouse.ie Tel: 021 4905240

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Bandon – 29/04/11

Who	Tommy Fleming
When	Friday, April 29, 2011 20:00 - All Ages
Where	St Patrick's Church (map) Bandon Bandon
Other Info	Performing with Tommy Flemming

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Dublin 2 – 27/04/11

Who	The Quiet Music Ensemble
When	Wednesday, April 27, 2011 20:30 - Quiet music ensemble - All Ages
Where	National Concert Hall (map) Earlsfort Terrace Dublin 2, Ireland
Other Info	The Irish Composers Collective presents The Quiet Music Ensemble Wednesday 27th April 2011 8:30pm Prices: €10 (Concessions: €5) Room: Kevin Barry Room John Godfrey on Electric Guitar Seán Mac Erlaine on Saxophone Ilse de Ziah on Cello This concert will perform new works by Alyson Barber, Solfa Carlile, Patrick Connolly, Susan Geaney, Aristides Llaneza and Adam McCartney. Due to popular demand The Irish Composers’ Collective and the Contemporary Music Centre have again joined forces to present the last evening of Night of New Music in the Kevin Barry Room of the National Concert Hall. The night will kick off with The Contemporary Music Centre’s new music::new Ireland salon series at 6pm followed by the Irish Composers’ Collective monthly concert series at 8.30pm with a preconcert talk at 8.15pm. There will be a special offer on wine and tapas in the National Concert Hall during the break. Presented by The Irish Composers Collective

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Cork – 13/04/11

Who	Russian Easter - City of Cork Symphony Orchestra
When	Wednesday, April 13, 2011 20:00 - All Ages
Where	Cork Opera House (map) Emmet Place Cork, Ireland
Other Info	Now under the patronage of the Lord Mayor of Cork, the City of Cork Symphony Orchestra is one of the legacies left by Professor Aloys Fleischmann, who founded Cork’s first Symphony Orchestra for university students and local musicians with the aim of bringing classical music to Cork music lovers, playing its first concert on 15th of March 1935. Under the skillful baton of music director Keith Pascoe and with a guest appearance by young Cork virtuoso violinist Maireád Hickey, Cork Opera House is thrilled to welcome City of Cork Symphony Orchestra back to the stage for the first time in decades. Programme: Aloys Fleischmann Fanfare for A Closing Ceremony (An Tóstal), to honour Fleischmann's birthday and the end of centenary celebrations. Tchaikovsky Nutcrakcer Suite (excerpts) Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto (Mairéad Hickey - violin) Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 in E minor Staring: Special Guest: Mairead Hickey Conductor: Keith Pascoe

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