RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra
with guests including
Rita Connolly vocals
Liam O'Flynn uilleann pipes / whistle
Johnny Scott acoustic guitar
Dianne Marshall Irish Harp
Noel Eccles solo percussion
Shaun Davey harmony vocal
Gavin Maloney conductor

Granuaile is the original musical portrayal of 16th-century Irish seafaring chieftain Grace O'Malley. 'Wild and magnificent' (The Observer) and 'astonishingly beautiful' (Staten Island Advance), it tells her turbulent story in lyrical and evocative music fusing classical and traditional. Above it all soars the pure voice of Rita Connolly in a song cycle of love, loss and defiance which includes the popular classic 'Ripples in the Rockpools'.

The Brendan Voyage tells the story of St Brendan's epic journey from Ireland to the New World in a tiny leather boat. In the atmospheric and powerfully moving musical drama that Davey unfolds, the tiny boat is represented by master piper Liam O'Flynn, pitted against the massive forces of sea and storm, ice and monsters as depicted by the huge orchestra.

FRIDAY 27 JULY, 8PM
NATIONAL CONCERT HALL

Tickets: €9-€30 (concessions available)
Booking: 01 417 0000 www.nch.ie

Granuaile & The Relief of Derry Symphony are being performed in the NCH on Friday 22 June

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BEFORE THE CONCERT...

For only €20 per person, treat yourself to a 2 course meal with tea/coffee (starter/main or main/dessert) in The Court restaurant in the Camden Court Hotel - only 5 minutes walk from the National Concert Hall. The Court restaurant - serving creative, modern and tasty Irish food together with a well researched and eclectic wine list. To avail of this offer please contact Tel. 01 4759666 quoting 'RTÉ Summer Offer'.

Free access to the Camden Court Hotel car park, spaces subject to availability.