National Concert Hall Announces Acclaimed Global Artists for its 2025 Perspectives Series

• Brad Mehldau Trio Featuring Felix Moseholm (bass) & Jorge Rossy (drums) -  Wednesday 25th June 2025 | 8pm
• Rhiannon Giddens & Francesco Turrisi With Special Guest Seckou Keita -  Wednesday 10th September 2025 | 8pm
• Anouar Brahem Quartet – ‘After the Last Sky’  - Sunday 2nd November 2025 | 8pm
  All Tickets On Sale Wed. 12th March from 10am on www.nch.ie

The National Concert Hall (NCH) proudly presents the return of three world-renowned artists as part of its prestigious 2025 Perspectives Series. Featuring the lyrical jazz of the Brad Mehldau Trio, the culturally rich and evocative music of Rhiannon Giddens & Francesco Turrisi with guest Seckou Keita, and the profound artistry of Anouar Brahem Quartet, this series promises an unforgettable celebration of global music traditions.

Brad Mehldau Trio: Brad Mehldau, hailed by The New York Times as "the most influential jazz pianist of the last 20 years," returns to Dublin with his acclaimed trio, featuring Felix Moseholm (bass) and Jorge Rossy (drums). Known for his distinctive fusion of jazz, classical, and pop influences, Mehldau has earned global acclaim through collaborations with Pat Metheny, Renée Fleming, and Joshua Redman. His performances over the years have featured inventive reinterpretations of songs by artists such as The Beatles, Radiohead, and Gershwin, alongside a rich collection of original compositions, all delivered with his signature improvisational brilliance and emotional depth.

Rhiannon Giddens & Francesco Turrisi with Seckou Keita: Rhiannon Giddens, two-time Grammy winner, MacArthur “Genius” Grant recipient, and Pulitzer Prize winner, returns with Italian multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi. Their Grammy-winning album They’re Calling Me Home captivated audiences with its profound storytelling. Joining them for their NCH performance is Seckou Keita, dubbed "the Hendrix of the Kora," bringing his ground-breaking sound that has graced stages from Glastonbury to Montreal Jazz. Together, they promise a compelling performance blending American roots, African rhythms, and European influences.

Anouar Brahem Quartet – After the Last Sky: Tunisian oud master Anouar Brahem returns with After the Last Sky, an evocative and deeply moving musical journey inspired by the works of renowned Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish. Known for his ability to bridge diverse musical worlds, Brahem seamlessly blends Arabic musical traditions with elements of jazz and chamber music, creating a soundscape rich in emotion and nuance. For this performance, Brahem is joined by an exceptional ensemble: Django Bates on piano, whose inventive harmonies and improvisational brilliance add depth and complexity; Mats Eilertsen on double bass, providing a resonant and grounding presence; and Anja Lechner on cello, whose expressive playing brings warmth and lyrical beauty. Together, they form a quartet that transcends genres, weaving intricate melodies and subtle rhythms into a tapestry of sound that speaks to both the heart and the intellect.

Ticket & Booking Information

Brad Mehldau Trio (25 June 2025): €15 | €29.50 | €39.50 | €47.50
Rhiannon Giddens & Francesco Turrisi with Seckou Keita (10 September 2025): €15, €29.50, €36.50, €42.50 
Anouar Brahem Quartet – ‘After the Last Sky’ (2 November 2025): €15 | €29.50 | €39.50 | €47.50
 (10% Discount available for NCH Friends & Groups of 10+). Tickets on sale Wed. 12th March 10 am at www.nch.ie or Tel: 01 417 00 00.

More from the 2025 Perspectives Series:  Gabriel Kahane & Caroline Shaw – Hexagons | 11th March 2025 | 8:30pm & Oded Tzur Quartet – My Prophet | 1st May 2025 | 8:30pm

ENDS: Press Contact: Sinéad Doyle, NCH Marketing & PR Manager, NCH. Tel: 087-1775334 or Roisin Dwyer, NCH PR & Publications Executive, NCH. Tel: 085-7129628

About the National Concert Hall

Located in the heart of Dublin beside the beautiful Iveagh Gardens, the National Concert Hall (NCH) has been Ireland’s leading cultural institution for music since 1981. Home to the National Symphony Orchestra and resident ensembles like Chamber Choir Ireland, Irish Baroque Orchestra, and Crash Ensemble, the NCH plays a pivotal role in Irish music and culture. Looking forward, the NCH’s ambitious redevelopment under Project Ireland 2040 will further elevate its contribution to the arts.

For more information, visit www.nch.ie.

Fógraíonn An Ceoláras Náisiúnta   Ealaíontóirí Domhanda mór le rá dá Sraith Peirspictíochtaí 2025

• Brad Mehldau Trio Featuring Felix Moseholm (bass) & Jorge Rossy (drums) -  Dé Céadaoin 25 Meitheamh2025 | 8pm
• Rhiannon Giddens & Francesco Turrisi With Special Guest Seckou Keita -  Dé Céadaoin 10 Meán Fómhair 2025 | 8pm
• Anouar Brahem Quartet – ‘After the Last Sky’  - Dé Domhnaigh, 2 Samhain 2025 | 8pm
• Gach Ticéid Ar Díol Dé Céadaoin. 12ú Márta ó 10rn ar www.nch.ie

Cuireann an Ceoláras Náisiúnta (NCH) mórtas ar ais triúr ealaíontóirí a bhfuil cáil dhomhanda orthu mar chuid dá Shraith cháiliúil Peirspictíochtaí 2025. Ag cuimsiú snagcheol lyrical Triúr Brad Mehldau, ceol saibhir cultúrtha agus allabhrach Rhiannon Giddens & Francesco Turrisi le Seckou Keita, agus ealaín dhomhain Anouar Brahem Quartet, geallann an tsraith seo ceiliúradh do-dhearmadta ar thraidisiúin cheoil dhomhanda.

Brad Mehldau Trio: Filleann Brad Mehldau, a thug an New York Times ard-mholadh  dó mar “an pianódóir snagcheoil is mó tionchair le 20 bliain anuas”, go Baile Átha Cliath lena thriúr mór le rá, ina bhfuil Felix Moseholm (dord) agus Jorge Rossy (drumaí). Tá clú agus cáil ar Mehldau mar gheall ar a chomhleá sainiúil de thionchair snagcheoil, clasaiceach agus pop, trí chomhoibriú le Pat Metheny, Renée Fleming, agus Joshua Redman. Bhí athléirmhínithe nuálacha ar amhráin le healaíontóirí ar nós The Beatles, Radiohead, agus Gershwin mar chuid dá léirithe thar na blianta, mar aon le cnuasach saibhir de chumadóireacht bhunaidh, iad ar fad seachadta le brilliance seiftiúil agus doimhneacht mhothúchánach a shínithe.

Rhiannon Giddens & Francesco Turrisi i dteannta Seckou Keita: Filleann Rhiannon Giddens, buaiteoir Grammy dhá uair, faighteoir “Genius” Grant MacArthur, agus buaiteoir Duais Pulitzer, leis an ilionstraimí Iodálach Francesco Turrisi. Tharraing a n-albam a bhuaigh Grammy, They’re Calling Me Home, an lucht éisteachta go mór lena scéalaíocht dhomhain. Tá Seckou Keita, ar a dtugtar "Hendrix of the Kora" páirteach leo dá léiriú ag an NCH, agus é ag tabhairt a fhuaim úrnua a bhfuil céimeanna bainte amach aige ó Glastonbury go Montreal Snagcheol. Le chéile, geallann siad feidhmíocht an-láidir a chumasc fréamhacha Mheiriceá, rithimí na hAfraice, agus tionchair Eorpacha.

Anouar Brahem Quartet – After the Last Sky: Filleann an seanmháistir ón Túinéis, Anouar Brahem, le After the Last Sky, aistear ceoil allabhrach agus spreagtha ag saothair an fhile clúiteach Palaistíneach Mahmoud Darwish. Aithnítear é mar gheall ar a chumas chun saol ceoil éagsúla a nascadh, déanann Brahem traidisiúin cheoil Araibis a chumasc gan uaim le heilimintí de snagcheol agus ceol aireagail, ag cruthú fuaimdhreach saibhir i mothúcháin agus nuance. Don léiriú seo, beidh ensemble eisceachtúil ag Brahem: Django Bates ar an bpianó, a gcuireann a harmóiní airgtheacha agus a ngile tobchumtha le doimhneacht agus castacht; Mats Eilertsen ar dord dúbailte, ag soláthar láithreacht athshondach agus bunaithe; agus dordveidhil Anja Lechneron, a dtugann a súgradh léiritheach teas agus áilleacht lyrical. Le chéile, cruthaíonn siad ceathairéad a sháraíonn seánraí, ag fíodóireacht séiseanna casta agus rithimí caolchúiseacha isteach i dtaipéis fuaime a labhraíonn leis an gcroí agus leis an intleacht araon.

Eolas faoi Thicéad agus cur in Áirithint

Brad Mehldau Trio (25 Meitheamh 2025): €15 | €29.50 | €39.50 | €47.50
Rhiannon Giddens & Francesco Turrisi i dteannta le Seckou Keita (10 Meán Fómhair 2025): €15, €29.50, €36.50, €42.50
Anouar Brahem Quartet – ‘After the Last Sky’ (2 Samhain 2025): €15 | €29.50 | €39.50 | €47.50
(10% Discount available for NCH Friends & Groups of 10+). Tickets On Sale Wed. 12th March 10 am at www.nch.ie or Tel: 01 417 00 00.
Tuilleadh ó Shraith Peirspictíochtaí 2025: Gabriel Kahane & Caroline Shaw – Hexagons | 11 Márta 2025 | 8:30pm & Oded Tzur Quartet – My Prophet | 1 Bealtaine 2025 | 8:30pm

CRÍOCH: Duine teagmhála: Sinéad Doyle, Bainisteoir Margaíochta & Caidreamh Poiblí NCH, NCH. Teil: 087-1775334 nó Roisin Dwyer, Feidhmeannach Caidreamh Poiblí & Foilseachán an NCH, NCH. Teil: 085-7129628

Maidir leis an gCeoláras Náisiúnta

Suite i gcroílár Bhaile Átha Cliath in aice le Gairdíní áille Uíbh Eachach, tá an Ceoláras Náisiúnta (NCH) ar an bhforas cultúrtha is mó le rá in Éirinn ó thaobh an cheoil de ó 1981 i leith. Is é an Cheolfhoireann Shiansach Náisiúnta agus ensembles cónaitheacha cosúil le Cór Aireagail Éireann, Ceolfhoireann Bharócach na hÉireann, agus Crash Ensemble, a imríonn an NCH ról lárnach i gceol agus i gcultúr na hÉireann. Ag féachaint chun cinn, ardóidh athfhorbairt uaillmhianach an NCH faoi Thionscadal Éireann 2040 a rannchuidiú leis na healaíona.Chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil, teigh chuig www.nch.ie.