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ORCHESTRAL TALES AND LEGENDS AT THE HEART OF RTÉ NSO’S NEW 2013-2014 SEASON. LAUNCHING TODAY It’s all new at the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra announces its 2013–2014 season A Season of Orchestral Tales & Legends Ireland’s national symphony orchestra, the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, today (Tuesday 14 May) unveils plans for its new season at a free lunchtime concert under Principal Conductor Alan Buribayev at [...] RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, Tuesday 14th May, 8.04am

Brian Byrne to conduct RTÉ Concert Orchestra with Kurt Elling Brian Byrne will conduct the RTÉ Concert Orchestra for its concert with Kurt Elling on Tuesday 21 May at the National Concert Hall. Jazz superstar Kurt Elling, hailed as ’the standout male vocalist of our time’ by The New York Times, will be making his first Irish appearance with orchestra when he joins the RTÉ [...] RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Friday 10th May, 9.24am

Paul Brady, Julie Feeney, Allan Harris, film & disco in mix for RTÉ Concert Orchestra summer concerts Hello all Below please find details of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra’s summer concerts. As part of the Music in High Definition series in August at the National Concert Hall, the RTÉ CO is delighted to present its first full concerts with top Irish artists Paul Brady (1 and 2 August) and Julie Feeney (9 August). [...] RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Wednesday 1st May, 1.35pm

Michel Legrand in Ireland to record with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra The legendary French film composer, five-time Grammy winner and triple Oscar winner Michel Legrand has chosen the RTÉ Concert Orchestra to record his latest album. Legrand is a musical icon, with a catalogue of classic compositions including The Windmills of Your Mind, the scores for The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, Yentl, Summer of ’42 and more. [...] RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Thursday 4th April, 3.46pm

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra appoints Helena Wood as Leader The RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra today announced the appointment of Helena Wood as Leader of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, with effect from 19 June 2013. Helena’s busy international career sees her much in demand as a leader, director, soloist and chamber musician. Currently Principal Violin at English National Opera, she regularly guest-leads major orchestras [...] RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, Friday 22nd March, 2.39pm

Wife of late Gene Kelly to introduce RTÉ Concert Orchestra’s Singin’ in the Rain screenings Patricia Ward Kelly, wife of the late screen legend Gene Kelly, will introduce the RTÉ Concert Orchestra’s screenings of Singin’ in the Rain with live performance of the orchestral score. This Irish premiere takes place on Saturday 27 April at the National Concert Hall, with screenings at 3pm and 8pm. The remastered MGM classic is [...] RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Thursday 14th March, 11.34am

RTÉ Concert Orchestra recording Patrick Cassidy’s score to John Michael McDonagh’s Calvary The RTÉ Concert Orchestra is back in the recording studio tomorrow, Tuesday 26 February, to record Patrick Cassidy’s music for John Michael McDonagh’s Calvary. After the success of The Guard, this eagerly awaited new McDonagh film again stars Brendan Gleeson, this time as a priest in a role described as the flipside to The Guard’s [...] RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Monday 25th February, 4.55pm

Brian Byrne first RTÉ Concert Orchestra Artist in Residence The RTÉ Concert Orchestra is delighted to welcome Irish musician Brian Byrne as its new Artist in Residence, the first in the orchestra’s 65-year history. Navan-born Byrne, based in Los Angeles since 2003, is rapidly becoming one of Ireland’s most successful musical ambassadors, as a composer, conductor, songwriter, arranger and pianist. Recognition for his film [...] RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Monday 11th February, 2.11pm

RTÉ Concert Orchestra March to May 2013 Hello Below please find information on RTÉ Concert Orchestra events for March to May 2013. Please note a few additions to previously issued information – David Brophy will conduct the Danielle de Niese concert on 9 March, the repertoire for which will include musical theatre as well as classical; the full programme if given for [...] RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Wednesday 6th February, 12.06pm

A Celebration of Chinese New Year with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra A Celebration of Chinese New Year Monday 11 February, 8pm (please note there will be no interval) National Concert Hall RTÉ Concert Orchestra Jue Wang piano Gavin Maloney conductor Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a joyous meeting of Chinese and Irish favourites such as Spring Festival Overture, Yellow River Piano Concerto, Riverdance and Lord [...] RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Wednesday 23rd January, 4.14pm

ORCHESTRAL TALES AND LEGENDS AT THE HEART OF RTÉ NSO'S NEW 2013-2014 SEASON. LAUNCHING TODAY Published: Tuesday 14th May 2013, 8.04am

Brian Byrne to conduct RTÉ Concert Orchestra with Kurt Elling Published: Friday 10th May 2013, 9.24am

Paul Brady, Julie Feeney, Allan Harris, film & disco in mix for RTÉ Concert Orchestra summer concerts Published: Wednesday 1st May 2013, 1.35pm

Michel Legrand in Ireland to record with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra Published: Thursday 4th April 2013, 3.46pm

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra appoints Helena Wood as Leader Published: Friday 22nd March 2013, 2.39pm

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