In the ever-expanding landscape of 'world music', few performers are as widely recognized or revered as Malian guitarist, composer and singer Habib Koité. He performs in the National Concert Hall on 18th February @ 8pm with Bamada ,an extraordinary group of Malian musicians.
While many international artists reside fleetingly on the fringes of popularity, Koité's impact has been substantial and far-reaching, and his exotic blend of traditional Malian rhythms and melodies with more modern influences such as blues, jazz and rock has endeared him to legions of fans around the globe.
Book tickets online here.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Watch a clip of Bulgarian Acapella Folk Choir
Cosmic Voices from Bulgaria are one of the most popular Bulgarian folk choirs today and are set to perform at the National Concert Hall on 10th February @ 8pm.
Watch a clip below of one of their mesmerising performances:
Enjoyed this clip? Why not Book tickets for the concert here.!
Watch a clip below of one of their mesmerising performances:
Enjoyed this clip? Why not Book tickets for the concert here.!
Monday, January 12, 2009
Watch a clip of NCH Rising Star Redmond O'Toole
On Monday 26 January 2009, 8pm the National Concert Hall will play host to guitarist Redmond O’Toole as the National Concert Hall 'Rising Star' recitalist for 2009.
Redmond O'Toole has been described as one of the most outstanding young guitarists in Europe. He is the first in the world to adapt Paul Galbraith's groundbreaking technique and instrument. He performs on an 8 string guitar in the position of a cello connected to a resonating box. Recent concerts have brought him to Mexico, Holland, Italy and Germany. In addition to solo recitals Redmond also appears regularly with 'The Chieftains' and in duo with Cora Venus Lunny.
Check out a clip of Redmond performing below. Book tickets for the concert here.
Redmond O'Toole has been described as one of the most outstanding young guitarists in Europe. He is the first in the world to adapt Paul Galbraith's groundbreaking technique and instrument. He performs on an 8 string guitar in the position of a cello connected to a resonating box. Recent concerts have brought him to Mexico, Holland, Italy and Germany. In addition to solo recitals Redmond also appears regularly with 'The Chieftains' and in duo with Cora Venus Lunny.
Check out a clip of Redmond performing below. Book tickets for the concert here.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Check out a virtual tour of the NCH
If you have never been to the National Concert Hall before - check out our virtual tour below.
Music for the virtual tour was graciously supplied by RTÉ, from the 'Classical Sounds Orchestral and Vocal Favourites' CD (RTÉ Music Publishing Ltd) featuring the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Launch of interactive Christmas eCard
We are very excited about the launch of our interactive drag & drop Christmas eCard !Designed by award winning digital agency vStream ; the interactive e-card allows the user to ‘make their own Christmas card’.
Giving the user creative control adds a personal touch, therefore making it more likely for them to pass the card on, thus adding to its virability.
Click here to view the eCard. You can send it on to up to 5 friends - its free and easy to do! Enjoy!
The National Concert Hall relaunches our monthly ezine!
We have redesigned our monthly ezine.
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As a valued customer, be one of the first to view events and special offers at The National Concert Hall.
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Shannon Murray from Longford Wins The National Concert Hall ‘Snowman Art Competition for Children 2008’
Shannon Murray (12) from Co. Longford, is named the winner of the National Concert Hall’s ‘Snowman Art Competition 2008’. With close to 1,500 entries for the competition to choose from, Shannon’s painting entitled ‘The Entertainer’ depicts the snowman performing with carols singers and a band. The competition, run in conjunction with the Irish Daily Star Sunday, Dublin’s 98 and An Post, was established to encourage children around Ireland to tap into their imagination and demonstrate their creativity in bringing ‘ The Snowman’ to life in a painting or drawing.
The number of entries received was unprecedented and the standard was very high, resulting in a difficult decision for the judges. A number of entries were selected as runners up and their paintings/drawings are available to view online. The runners up are; Ella Love, age 5 from Dublin, Caitlin Daly, age 7 from Co. Cork, Sadhbh McHugh, age 11 from Co. Dublin, Chloe McManus, age 11 from Co. Louth, Cora McCloskey, age 12 from Co. Offaly, Cormac Kinsella, age 11 from Co. Dublin, Katelynn Murray, age 7 from Co. Dublin, Sean Keane, age 7 from Co. Clare, Anthony Stewart, age 8 from Co. Roscommon, Aisling Cowman, age 6 from Co. Wexford, Ellena Brady, age 4 from Dublin 4, john Sharkey, age 6, from Co. Dublin, Sean Darnell, age 10 from Co. Kerry, Oonagh Pierce, age 11 from Co. Limerick, Sophie Harman, age 7 from Co. Wicklow, Aoife Brown, age 3 from Co. Dublin, Sallymay O’Mahony , age 8 from Co. Kerry, Anthony Pinkowski, age 6 from Co. Wexford, Ray Lawless, age 10 from Co. Meath, Ella McGrane, age 10 from Co. Dublin, Elena Ryzove, age 7 from Co. Dublin, Megan Kane, age 10 from Co. Longford, Aoibhe Curley, age 8 from Co. Kildare, Juliette Hennessy, age 10 from Co. Cork, Matthew O’Leary, age 11 from Co. Dublin, Patrick Thomas, age 11 from Co. Wexford, Aidan O’Halloran, age 10 from Co. Kerry and Luke Horner, age 12 from Co. Dublin.
The winner will be awarded tickets her family to attend the Snowman Movie Live Concert with Craig Doyle at the National Concert Hall this Christmas season. Her entry will also be used as the front cover design of the Snowman Concert Programme which will be printed for the run of 9 shows at the National Concert Hall. The winning design will also be announced in the Irish Daily Star in early December with a full list of runners up printed on a later date. Every child who entered the competition will receive a Certificate to acknowledge their participation in the competition.
NOTE to Editor:
The National Concert Hall this year will stage Howard Blake’s quintessentially Christmas masterpiece ‘The Snowman Movie – Live Concert’. The Family Christmas special will feature the animated movie on big screen accompanied by live orchestra. Narrated by TV broadcaster Craig Doyle the shows will also feature seasonal favourites and will run on Sunday 14 December 12noon, 2.15pm; Monday 15 December 11am/2.30pm/7.30pm; Thursday 18 December 5pm/7.30pm and Saturday 20 December 11am, 1. 30pm, 4. 30pm and 7. 30pm.
A magical stage setting along with a full orchestra will create a magical Christmas spirit with children from the Spotlight Stage School singing popular Christmas carols. This family Christmas show will also include some seasonal favourites such as Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride and Christmas Festival Overture.
Tickets from €15and available on www.nch.ie or 01 417 00 00.
ENDS
For further information contact: Sinead Doyle, Marketing & Pr Manager, National Concert Hall, Tel: 01 417 0057 or e-mail: Sinead.Doyle@nch.ie
The number of entries received was unprecedented and the standard was very high, resulting in a difficult decision for the judges. A number of entries were selected as runners up and their paintings/drawings are available to view online. The runners up are; Ella Love, age 5 from Dublin, Caitlin Daly, age 7 from Co. Cork, Sadhbh McHugh, age 11 from Co. Dublin, Chloe McManus, age 11 from Co. Louth, Cora McCloskey, age 12 from Co. Offaly, Cormac Kinsella, age 11 from Co. Dublin, Katelynn Murray, age 7 from Co. Dublin, Sean Keane, age 7 from Co. Clare, Anthony Stewart, age 8 from Co. Roscommon, Aisling Cowman, age 6 from Co. Wexford, Ellena Brady, age 4 from Dublin 4, john Sharkey, age 6, from Co. Dublin, Sean Darnell, age 10 from Co. Kerry, Oonagh Pierce, age 11 from Co. Limerick, Sophie Harman, age 7 from Co. Wicklow, Aoife Brown, age 3 from Co. Dublin, Sallymay O’Mahony , age 8 from Co. Kerry, Anthony Pinkowski, age 6 from Co. Wexford, Ray Lawless, age 10 from Co. Meath, Ella McGrane, age 10 from Co. Dublin, Elena Ryzove, age 7 from Co. Dublin, Megan Kane, age 10 from Co. Longford, Aoibhe Curley, age 8 from Co. Kildare, Juliette Hennessy, age 10 from Co. Cork, Matthew O’Leary, age 11 from Co. Dublin, Patrick Thomas, age 11 from Co. Wexford, Aidan O’Halloran, age 10 from Co. Kerry and Luke Horner, age 12 from Co. Dublin.
The winner will be awarded tickets her family to attend the Snowman Movie Live Concert with Craig Doyle at the National Concert Hall this Christmas season. Her entry will also be used as the front cover design of the Snowman Concert Programme which will be printed for the run of 9 shows at the National Concert Hall. The winning design will also be announced in the Irish Daily Star in early December with a full list of runners up printed on a later date. Every child who entered the competition will receive a Certificate to acknowledge their participation in the competition.
NOTE to Editor:
The National Concert Hall this year will stage Howard Blake’s quintessentially Christmas masterpiece ‘The Snowman Movie – Live Concert’. The Family Christmas special will feature the animated movie on big screen accompanied by live orchestra. Narrated by TV broadcaster Craig Doyle the shows will also feature seasonal favourites and will run on Sunday 14 December 12noon, 2.15pm; Monday 15 December 11am/2.30pm/7.30pm; Thursday 18 December 5pm/7.30pm and Saturday 20 December 11am, 1. 30pm, 4. 30pm and 7. 30pm.
A magical stage setting along with a full orchestra will create a magical Christmas spirit with children from the Spotlight Stage School singing popular Christmas carols. This family Christmas show will also include some seasonal favourites such as Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride and Christmas Festival Overture.
Tickets from €15and available on www.nch.ie or 01 417 00 00.
ENDS
For further information contact: Sinead Doyle, Marketing & Pr Manager, National Concert Hall, Tel: 01 417 0057 or e-mail: Sinead.Doyle@nch.ie
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