Orchestra Of St Cecilia Haydn Symphonies Third Series

The third of the Haydn series performed by the Orchestra of St Cecilia's is underway in Newman University Church, St Stephen's Green, Dublin.
Conducted by Proinnsías Ó Duinn Sunday 28th of April sees Symphonies no 13, 49 (La Passione) and 84 with Symphonies no 14, 50, and 85 on Sunday 12th; Symphonies 15, 51, and 86 on Sunday May 19th; Symphonies 16, 52, and 87 on Sunday May 26th.

This great musical journey is in its third year, performing a trio of early, middle and late symphonies per performance in order to bring the full range of this  astonishing composer's prolific output to the audience. It will take 6 years to complete this enterprise! (finishing in 2016) 

You can support this amazing undertaking by becoming a Friend (details on the orchestra website)

or buying tickets for the concerts (€25/€22 concessions/ advanced postal bookings €20)
Tickets available at the door, or from 01-4126134 / orchsc@eircom.net/ www.orchestrastcecilia.ie
or by posting the booking form attached to leaflets (available in the shop or download)

Guitar Festival Of Ireland May 2 - 4 Dublin

A fabulous event in the Dublin Calendar and one that deserves far wider recognition - The Guitar Festival of Ireland presents  Roland Dyens (France) Real Duo (Italy) Moynihan-O'Leary Duo (Ireland) and Berta Rojas (Paraguay) in a series of recitals guaranteed to delight music lovers.

Roland Dyens
Marlay Park House, Rathfarnham, D16  Thursday May 2nd at 8pm (€22/€24)
"...one of the most expressive guitarists of the modern era." Dave Walker Music
http://www.GFI.ie or 01-4433432

Berta Rojas 
Wood Quay Venue, Dublin, Friday May 3rd at 7 pm (€22/€24)
"As a performer Rojas ranks among the top players of the day..." Modern Guitar Magazine
http://www.GFI.ie or 01-4433432

Moynihan/O'Leary 
National Concert Hall, Friday May 3rd at 1pm
Guitarist Alec O'Leary and Soprano Deirdre Moynihan present not only many colourful 20th century works but a song cycle written especially for the duo by esteemed composer Ian Wilson.
http://www.NCH.ie or 01-4170000

Real Duo
National Concert Hall,  Saturday May 4th at 8.30 pm (€15)
Luciano Damiani (mandolin) and Michele Libraro (guitar)
Music from Paganini to D'Agostino

•  The Real Duo are the real deal direct from Italy with all the trimmings. Mandolin and guitar virtuosi - NCH

http://www.NCH.ie or 01-4170000