On Saturday night I made my way down to that most intimate venue , the Courthouse in Sixmillebridge for the Festival main event - The Buffalo Gals was for me the highlight of a feast of all sorts of musical acts.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Beethoven's 9th Gasteig, Munich
A top class concert which was the first of two performances of the classic. The Munich Philarmonic was packed to capacity with an audience of afficionados. The relatively new Gasteig is very reminiscent of the London's Barbican with a very contemporary building with superb acoustics.
Late night jazz in Vogler's Munich
One of the truly great venues.
A superb late night jazz evening with a top class bass and piano duo that performed to a rapt audience.
A superb late night jazz evening with a top class bass and piano duo that performed to a rapt audience.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Soltice Serenade
On Tuesday 15th December the students of the Cathy Desmond Stringschool gave a concert to showcase their skills acquired over their first term of work at Willsgrove Ennis. The programme was as follows
Twinkle Twinkle Theme and Variations
Lightly Row
Clown Dance
Ode To Joy
Jingle Bells
The audience of family members were most impressed the progress made by the fledgeling ensemble . The ensemble members on the day were Grainne Kelly, Emily and Chloe Ryan, Naoise and Aoife MacMahon. The group were joined by Jessica Ryan on bells for the closing number. Cathy Desmond commended the students on their hard work . She said she was very proud of the strides the group had made and she thanked accompanist Alice Foley in her first professional engagement.
Twinkle Twinkle Theme and Variations
Lightly Row
Clown Dance
Ode To Joy
Jingle Bells
The audience of family members were most impressed the progress made by the fledgeling ensemble . The ensemble members on the day were Grainne Kelly, Emily and Chloe Ryan, Naoise and Aoife MacMahon. The group were joined by Jessica Ryan on bells for the closing number. Cathy Desmond commended the students on their hard work . She said she was very proud of the strides the group had made and she thanked accompanist Alice Foley in her first professional engagement.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival
Last weekend saw the 15th annual Bluegrass festival in Dunmore East, Co Waterford. The event is the tradional end of season wrap in the beautiful coastal resort. The music is always terrific with bands from Europe, USA, Northern Ireland as well as local groups. The regular haunts of The Haven, The Candlelight, The Ship are always decked out well with a great mix of music and a chance to meet old friends.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Piano Bar - Oscar Wilde
Travelling back from Cherbourg on the Irish Ferries vessel The Oscar Wilde we were entertained by Stephen Lancefield.
Stephen plays in the Piano Bar each evening and is outstanding with a repertoire including Billy Joel, Tom Waits, etc, etc.
A real star!
Stephen plays in the Piano Bar each evening and is outstanding with a repertoire including Billy Joel, Tom Waits, etc, etc.
A real star!
Monday, August 3, 2009
Irish Church Music Association Summer School
The annual ICMA Summer School was once again held in Maynooth. I joined my good friends from The Ennis Cathedral Choir for a few days. The programme this year included workshops by Mary Amond O'Brien and Colin Mawby. It was dedicated to the memory of Fintan O'Carroll. Mr O'Carroll was my first and most influential music teacher.
San Sebastian Jazz Festival
Finally got to see San Sebastian. Not only is it one of Spain's best kept secrets & the gourmet capital of Nortern Spain but it hosts each July a great Jazz festival. This year's programme included Cuba's finest; the Buena Vista Social Club.
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