National Symphony Orchestra Ireland Dennis Russell Davies, conductor Angélique Kidjo, voice Philip Glass Prelude and Dance (‘The City’) from Akhnaten (Irish Premiere) Ifè Songs (Irish Premiere) Symphony No. 8 (Irish Premiere) National Symphony Orchestra Ireland’s two-concert focus on Philip Glass begins with the composer’s most authoritative interpreter, conductor Dennis Russell Davies, and dynamic, charismatic...
Tara Howley is one of Ireland’s leading multi-instrumentalists. A highly accomplished musician and singer, Tara plays 14 instruments and is a multiple All-Ireland champion. She spent seven years touring the world as lead uilleann piper with Riverdance and recently joined Celtic Woman for their symphony tour, performing on some of...
National Symphony Orchestra Ireland Dennis Russell Davies conductor Maki Namekawa piano Philip Glass The Light (Irish premiere) Interlude from The Voyage (Irish premiere) Piano Concerto, ‘Mishima’ (Irish premiere) Two of Philip Glass’s most distinguished champions – conductor Dennis Russell Davies and pianist Maki Namekawa – return to conclude National Symphony Orchestra Ireland’s focus on one of the most unique and...
The Hibernian Orchestra John Finucane, conductor Sulamita Pyvovar, soloist Shostakovich: Festive Overture Op.96 Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3 Op.26 in C major Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5 in B flat major Founded in 1981, the Dublin based Hibernian Orchestra (formerly the Hibernian Chamber Orchestra) is now recognised as the leading voluntary...
A number of outstanding winners from Feis Ceoil 2026 will be selected to perform at this Gala Showcase which will round off the 2026 Festival. The concert will feature the winner of the Feis Ceoil Choir of the Year, along with orchestras, ensembles and soloists representing a wide variety of styles....
Internationally renowned soloists Lily Neill, harp, and Clive Carroll, acoustic guitar, have teamed up to create an eclectic program, with a rapport and spontaneity that takes listeners on an exhilarating journey! Mining an array of styles and traditions, all the way from 16th century European court music through to Irish...
Enthusiastic Eunuch Presents Kali Vandever (International Anthen) Kalia Vandever (they/them) is a trombonist and composer living in New York. Praised by AllMusic as “a master musician and composer” and “a singular talent,” Vandever’s approach to the trombone is distinctive, defined by their sonorous tone and lyrical voicing. They lean into...
At just 25 years old, Jamie Duffy has rapidly ascended to the elite tier of global multi instrumentalists, amassing over 160 million streams on his debut single alone. Seamlessly bridging the gap between traditional and modern composition, Jamie has become a formidable force on the international stage, redefining what it...
Duke Special’s Songs from the Deep Forest returns for its 20th anniversary not just as a nostalgic revisit, but as a quiet triumph of enduring artistry. What stands out most is how confidently the album still holds its identity—unapologetically whimsical, tender, and rich with imagination. Duke Special’s songwriting feels even more...
East Forest brings his immersive ceremonial concert to Dublin as part of the Doorway Tour. Renowned for his lush ambient, neoclassical, and electronic compositions, East Forest creates evocative soundscapes that guide audiences on profound journeys of introspection, presence, and expanded consciousness.