National Concert Hall’s November-December Programme Offers a Plethora of Festive Treats Alongside a Wealth Of Domestic and International Talent  

National Symphony Orchestra: Tara Erraught & Laurence Cummings |Tradition Now: Lisa O’Neill and the National Symphony Orchestra | International Orchestras & Recitals: Paraorchestra, Charles Hazelwood, conductor | This Way to Christmas! Featuring The Snowman | Perspectives: Blue Now a special live performance of Derek Jarman’s film | Dark Blue ANOHNI Sings Lou Reed| International Orchestras & Recitals: The Tallis Scholars: Chant | Annie | Dublin Song Series: Paula Murrihy & Dearbhla Collins | Candlelit Carols | National Symphony Orchestra: Bruckner 200 | NCH Talks: Jon Ronson’s Psychopath Night | National Symphony Orchestra: Bryce Dessner | Paul Brady | Stickman and Snail and the Whale Screening with the National Symphony Orchestra  

November and December at the National Concert Hall sees a packed schedule of events of all genres and styles plus a stellar selection of festive fare for all. Our International Orchestras & Recitals and National Symphony Orchestra seasons continue with exciting international guests, alongside the next iteration of Tradition Now featuring Lisa O’Neill making her debut with the NSO, ANOHNI performing her tribute to Lou Reed Dark Blue, a return visit from Paul Brady, NCH Talks presents Jon Ronson’s Psychopath Night, Perspectives brings us Blue Now a special live performance of Derek Jarman’s film plus chamber highlights, family entertainment, musicals, tributes and more. And of course, we have an array of seasonal treats to get you in the festive mood. 

Our International Orchestras & Recitals Series continues with the exceptional Tallis Scholars -the ‘rock stars of Renaissance vocal music’ (New York Times) - on Saturday 2 November and then on Saturday 30 November we welcome the exceptional Paraorchestra with conductor Charles Hazelwood and soprano Victoria Oruwari. The National Symphony Orchestra season continues on Friday 1 November with new NCH Artist-in-Residence, mezzo-soprano Tara Erraught and the esteemed conductor and harpsichordist Laurence Cummings, then on Friday 15 November the National Symphony Orchestra with André de Ridder conductor and violinist Pekka Kuusisto perform new music by another new NCH Artist-in-Residence, The National guitarist and leading composer, Bryce Dessner. And on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 December the NSO with conductor David Brophy, soprano Claudia Boyle and Cór Linn present a very special Christmas celebration.  

Elsewhere in the programme acclaimed international artist ANOHNI performs her tribute to Lou Reed Dark Blue on Tuesday 26 November, NCH regular Paul Brady returns on Sunday 3 November, Tradition Now sees headline performances by Lisa O’Neill with the National Symphony Orchestra and acclaimed Scottish musician Erland Cooper on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November, NCH Talks presents Jon Ronson’s Psychopath Night on Thursday 14 November and Perspectives continues with Blue Now a special live performance  of Derek Jarman’s last film on Saturday 23 November. In addition, the next instalment of the Dublin Song Series takes place on Sunday 1 December with pianist Dearbhla Collins and soprano Paula Murrihy.  

Our festive season boasts beloved Christmas favourites such as This Way to Christmas! Featuring The Snowman on Friday 20, Saturday 21 and Sunday 23 December, Our Lady’s Choral Society performing Handel’s Messiah on Friday 9, Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 December, Christmas at the Movies on Sunday 15 December, Candlelit Carols on Monday 16 December and more.  

Our Learning & Participation events over this time include family concerts Stickman and Snail and the Whale Screening with the National Symphony Orchestra on Sunday 24 November and Christmas Concert with the Echo Band on Saturday 7 December in addition to a special Christmas Tea Dance Tunes on 26 November, Sing Out! Choir: Christmas Concert on 27 November and much more.  

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NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHTS        

National Symphony Orchestra: Tara Erraught & Laurence Cummings Fri. 1st 7.30pm  

International Orchestras & Recitals: The Tallis Scholars: Chant Sat. 2nd 7.30pm 

Paul Brady Sun. 3rd 8pm 

Chamber Music Series: Lumiere Quartet Sun. 10th 3pm 

NCH Talks: Jon Ronson’s Psychopath Night Thurs. 14th 8pm 

National Symphony Orchestra: Bryce Dessner Fri. 15th 7.30pm 

Tradition Now: National Symphony Orchestra & Lisa O’Neill, Frankie Archer, Leonard Barry and more Sat. 16th 7.30pm 

Tradition Now: Erland Cooper, Ronan O Snodaigh & Myles O’Reilly and more Sun. 17th 7.30pm 

National Symphony Orchestra: Stanford 100 Fri. 22nd 7.30pm 

Perspectives: Blue Now a special live performance of Derek Jarman’s film Sat. 23rd 8pm 

Brooklyn Rider: The Four Elements Sat. 23rd 8.30pm 

Stickman and Snail and the Whale Screening with the National Symphony Orchestra Sun. 24th 12.30. 3 & 5pm 

Chamber Music Series: Banbha Quartet Sun. 24th 3pm 

Christmas Tea Dance Tues: Dementia-Friendly Concert Tues. 26th 12pm 

Dark Blue ANOHNI Sings Lou Reed Tues. 26th 8pm 

Phil Coulter: A Legacy of Music and Memories Wed. 27th 8pm 

RTÉ Concert Orchestra: The Music of Elton John Thurs. 28th 8pm 

Paraorchestra, Charles Hazelwood, conductor Sat. 30th 7.30pm 

 

DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS    

Dublin Song Series: Paula Murrihy & Dearbhla Collins Sun. 1st 3pm 

Let It Glow - Presented By Georgie Crawford Sun. 1st 5pm 

Sunday Miscellany Celebrates Christmas with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra Thurs. 5th 8pm 

National Symphony Orchestra: Bruckner 200 Fri. 6th 7.30pm 

Family Concert: Christmas Concert with the Echo Band Sat. 7th 11.30am 

Chamber Music Series: Ficino Quartet Sun. 8th 3pm 

Our Lady’s Choral Society: Handel’s Messiah Mon. 9th, Tues 10th & Wed. 11th 8pm 

NSO Christmas Lunchtime Tues. 10th 1.05pm 

National Symphony Orchestra: Jaime Martín, conductor, Yeol Eum Son, piano Fri. 13th 7.30pm 

Christmas at the Movies Sun. 15th 3 & 8pm 

Candlelit Carols Mon. 16th 3 & 8pm 

National Symphony Orchestra: David Brophy conductor, Claudia Boyle soprano, Cór Linn Wed. 18th & Thurs 19th  

This Way to Christmas! featuring The Snowman Fri. 20th 6pm, Sat. 21st & Sun. 22nd 10.30am, 1pm, 3.30pm, 6pm 

Annie Fri. 27th 6pm, Sat 28th, Sun 29th & Mon 30th 2pm & 6pm 

Swing into ‘25 with the Jive Tues. 31st 10pm  

  

  

About the National Concert Hall          

The National Concert Hall (NCH) is Ireland’s national cultural institution for music, proudly serving the Irish public since it opened in 1981 through live music performances and significant educational and cultural programmes. Based in the heart of Dublin’s city centre, next door to the picturesque Iveagh Gardens, the NCH is proud home to our National Symphony Orchestra, as well as providing residence for a range of other music organisations including Chamber Choir Ireland, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Music Network, Crash Ensemble and Music Generation. It is currently planning for a major redevelopment of all facilities as part of the National Development Plan and Project Ireland 2040.       

   

   

Faoin gCeoláras Náisiúnta    

Tá an Ceoláras Náisiúnta (CN) institiúid chultúrtha náisiúnta na hÉireann don cheol, a fhreastalaíonn go bródúil ar phobal na hÉireann ó osclaíodh é i 1981 trí thaibhithe ceoil beo agus cláir shuntasacha oideachais agus chultúrtha. Lonnaithe i gcroílár Bhaile Átha Cliath, agus béal dorais le Gairdíní Uíbh Eachach, tá an CN bródúil as ár gCeolfhoireann Shiansach Náisiúnta, chomh maith le háit chónaithe a chur ar fáil do réimse eagraíochtaí ceoil eile lena n-áirítear Cór Aireagail Éireann, Ceolfhoireann Bharócach na hÉireann, Music Network, Crash Ensemble agus Music Generation. Tá sé i gceist faoi láthair athfhorbairt mór á dhéanamh ar na háiseanna go léir mar chuid den Phlean Forbartha Náisiúnta agus de Thionscadal Éireann 2040.