The National Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with the family of the late Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin and in association with the University of Limerick, proudly pays tribute to Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin with Lumen: A Celebration of the Light - watch above from 7.30 pm on Friday, September 2nd 2022.
As Ireland’s premiere music venue, the National Concert Hall honours the late Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, widely regarded as one of the most talented academics, pianists and composers of his era, with its 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Recognising the significant impact and contribution Mícheál has made to the musical life of Ireland over the course of his career, the Award will be presented to Mícheál’s family on the evening.
The third and final concert in a trilogy devised by Mícheál with the National Symphony Orchestra, Lumen features some of Mícheál’s most significant and popular orchestral works conducted by David Brophy and performed by a host of leading names, including sean-nós singers Iarla Ó Lionáird, Lillis Ó Laoire and Síle Denvir; flute player Mike McGoldrick; saxophonist Kenneth Edge; traditional percussionist Mel Mercier; uilleann piper Mark Redmond; fiddlers Liz Doherty, Zoë Conway, Aidan O’Donnell and Katie Boyle and cellist Neil Martin. Mícheál’s frequent collaborator in music and Chair of Performing Arts at the Irish World Academy, Mel Mercier, will direct an ensemble of UL & UCC students, honouring Mícheál’s lasting legacy at both institutions.
Programme:
Templum for soprano sax and orchestra
Bean Dubh an Ghleanna for soprano sax and orchestra
An Buachaill Caol Dubh for sean-nós singer and orchestra
Eklego: Sources for bodhrán, flute, fiddles, concertina and harp
Oileán/ Island for traditional flute and orchestra
Termōn for pipes and orchestra
Port na bPúcaí for sean-nós singer and orchestra
Francesco Walks for fiddle quartet, pipes, harpsichord and string orchestra
Athdheargú: Rekindling for fiddle and cello
Fill Arís for sean-nós singers, pipes and orchestra
