In Concert 2005

José Carreras

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JOSÉ CARRERAS: 6th June 2005
Highlights from a concert given by the world-renowned Spanish tenor at the Point in Dublin on April 30th with the RTE Concert Orchestra, conducted by David Giménez and featuring the Gloria Choir.

SWINGING AT THE MOVIES: 27th June 2005
The first of the new In Concert series kicks off with highlights from the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and Big Band at the Farmleigh Proms. 'Swinging at the Movies' is presented by Ryan Tubridy.

THE FARMLEIGH PROMS: July 4th 2005 
"A Night on Broadway" with the RTE Concert Orchestra.

CLIFF RICHARD: July 11th 2005
Highlights from a concert recorded at the Royal Carré Theatre, Amsterdam on 9th June with The Metropole Orchestra conducted by Dick Bakker.

KASEY CHAMBERS: July 18th 2005 
Highlights from a concert recorded at the Whelans in Wexford Street, Dublin on 2 May.
Producer: Aidan Butler for RTÉ Radio 1

THE NEVILLE BROTHERS: July 25th 2005 
Highlights from a concert recorded at the Ambassador Theatre, Dublin on March 6th last.

LOUIS STEWART: 1st August 2005
Highlights from a concert given by Louis Stewart with The John Bunch Trio recorded at the John Field Room in the National Concert, Dublin in September last year.

THE CHIEFTAINS: August 8th 2005 
Recorded in August last year at the National Concert Hall, Dublin as part of the ESB Beo Festival.

LIAM CLANCY: August 15th 2005
Recorded at The Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny on 22 April of this year. 

BOBBY MCFERRIN: August 22nd 2005
Highlights from a concert recorded at the National Concert Hall, Dublin on July 5th. A ten time Grammy Award Winner Bobby is one of the world's best-known vocal innovators and improvisers, a world-renowned classical conductor, the creator of one of the most popular songs of the late 20th century and a passionate spokesman for music education. His recordings have sold over 20 million copies and his collaborations with Yo -Yo Ma, Chick Corea, the Vienna Philharmonic and Herbie Hancock have established him as an ambassador of both the classical and jazz worlds. 

GYPSY KINGS: August 29th 2005
Highlights from a concert recorded at the Marquee, Cork, on 4th July 2005.
The Gipsy Kings are largely responsible for bringing the joyful sounds of progressive pop-oriented flamenco to the world. The band started out in Arles in southern France during the '70s when brothers Nicolas and Andre Reyes, the sons of renowned flamenco artist Jose Reyes, teamed up with their cousins Jacques, Maurice and Tonino Baliardo. The band's vigorous guitar work and passionate vocals are the trademark of an indigenous musical tradition known as rumba flamenca.

Whether reliving the experience or catching up on what you missed, be sure to join us for these great concerts!

TOM PAXTON: September 5th 2005
Highlights from a concert by the legendary folk-singer recorded at The Helix in Dublin on 5th March 2005.

JANIS IAN: September 12th 2005
One woman, one guitar, one great show! From her big hits of the 1970s such as At Seventeen and In the Winter to songs from her latest album 'Billie's Bones' Janis Ian held her audience enthralled to the very last note. Tune it for the highlights of her concert recorded in Whelan's, Wexford Street, Dublin last November.

TAKE 6: September 19th 2005
Vocal ensemble Take 6 has thrilled audiences around the world with their unique and uplifting sound. Their work has been recognised by Grammy Awards and described by Quincy Jones as 'the greatest vocal ensemble on the Planet'. Their concert in the National Concert Hall on 10th September was their first in Ireland.

Bank Holiday Special: Monday 31 October
Legendary Beach Boy Brian Wilson recorded live at the Roskilde Festival in Copenhagen in July of this year with a ten-piece band, best known as a founding member, main producer, composer and arranger of The Beach Boys. Although changing trends in music sometimes rendered Wilson's earlier work unfashionable, his reputation has since been restored and he is now widely acknowledged as one of the most significant and innovative popular musical composers of the 20th century. He is widely considered by many to be a musical and artistic genius who was ahead of his time in many respects.
Producer: Aidan Butler