Press Releases
The International Guitar Quartet to perform at the National Opera House, Wexford, 18th November
PRESS RELEASE: The International Guitar Quartet featuring Derek Gripper (South Africa), Rosa Maria Robinson (Mexico), Adam Levin (USA) and Redmond O’Toole (Ireland) to perform at the National Opera House, Wexford, Saturday 18th November as part of the Music Network Artist Residency Programme 2017.
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Music Network presents award-winning French string quartet Quatuor Voce on tour 16 – 26 November 201
PRESS RELEASE: Catch award-winning French string quartet Quatuor Voce on tour from 16 – 26 November as they bring their effortlessly sophisticated artistry to bear on a programme featuring music by Bartók, Schubert, Beethoven and a new work by Irish composer, Rhona Clarke.
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Music Generation announces 9 new areas of Ireland selected for participation in its next phase
PRESS RELEASE: Music Generation today announced the 9 new areas of Ireland that will receive philanthropic funding from U2 and The Ireland Funds to create increased access to non-mainstream music tuition for children and young people in their local area.
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Music Network presents Michael Wollny Trio on tour 23 – 29 October 2017
PRESS RELEASE: Don’t miss the chance to hear the sublime pianist Michael Wollny’s sensational jazz trio, on tour from 23 – 29 October. Renowned for his adventurous spirit and the electrifying spontaneity of his live gigs, multi-award winning Wollny is joined by drummer Eric Schaefer, and double bass player Christian Weber. Details at musicnetwork.ie. Music Network tours are funded by the Arts Council and are presented in association with RTÉ lyric fm.
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Carole Nelson announced as latest recipient of The Piano Scheme 2017
PRESS RELEASE: Music Network is delighted to announce that Carole Nelson is the latest recipient of The Piano Scheme 2017, an initiative that aims to provide access to concert standard pianos for professional musicians resident in Ireland and working in jazz/improvised music, for public performances throughout the country.
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World renowned guitarist Oscar Ghiglia, to perform at the National Opera House, Wexford, 23 October
PRESS RELEASE: Music Network is excited to announce a concert by legendary classical guitarist Oscar Ghiglia as part of its Artist Residency 2017 with the National Opera House and Wexford County Council. On Monday 23rd October, Ghiglia will perform a solo recital of his concert favourites by composers J. S. Bach, Fernando Sor, Frank Martin, Maurice Ohana, Manuel Maria Ponce, Manuel de Falla and Giampaolo Bracali.
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Music Network presents Tine Thing Helseth & Gunnar Flagstad on tour 10-18 October 2017
PRESS RELEASE: Prepare to be bowled over by the infectious enthusiasm of Tine Thing Helseth, Norway’s internationally-renowned trumpet star on a Music Network tour from 10 – 18 October. Accompanied by regular collaborator Gunnar Flagstad on piano, the programme includes Romances by Shostakovich, Romanian Folk Dances from Bartók, Piazzolla’s Café 1930 from Histoire du Tango and a new work by Deirdre Gribbin.
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Chloë Hanslip & Redmond O’Toole, Tuesday 24th October, National Opera House, Wexford
PRESS RELEASE: Music Network is delighted to announce an additional concert to its Artist Residency 2017 with the National Opera House and Wexford County Council. On Tuesday 24th October, exceptional British violinist Chloë Hanslip will join forces with Redmond O’Toole on guitar.
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Music Network presents Cathy Jordan, Jarlath Henderson & Mick Daly on tour 12 – 29 September 2017
PRESS RELEASE: Music Network’s Autumn 2017 season gets off to a high-spirited start with three of Ireland’s finest traditional singers and instrumentalists: Cathy Jordan, Jarlath Henderson and Mick Daly. Prepare to be entranced as these inventive singers offer up some stunning new interpretations of well-worn songs, with stirring instrumental playing and more than a little theatrical energy thrown into the mix.
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Irish jazz ensemble F-JOB announced as latest recipients of The Piano Scheme 2017
PRESS RELEASE: Irish jazz ensemble F-JOB announced as latest recipients of The Piano Scheme 2017, supported by Jeffers Pianos, in association with Galway Jazz Festival and Music Network.
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