The National Concert Hall Announces the return of its Dublin Song Series This Autumn/Winter with Three New Recitals by leading Irish and International Singers

Media Release Thursday 8th August 2024 10am 

The National Concert Hall (NCH) is delighted to welcome back the Dublin Song Series over three Sunday afternoons this Autumn/Winter featuring a cast of leading Irish and International singers. Curated by pianist Dearbhla Collins and presented by the NCH, the series sees her join three acclaimed vocalists in separate afternoon recitals in the intimate surrounds of the NCH’s Kevin Barry Recital Room.   

The first event recital on Sunday 20 October sees Dearbhla joined by American baritone Sean Michael Plumb, hailed as the best young American baritone of his generation for his ‘elegant lyricism and responsive musicality’ (New York Times). On Sunday December 1, hugely successful Irish mezzo soprano, Paula Murrihy - who has charmed audiences in Opéra de Paris, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and more - guests to bring some of her favourite songs to the National Concert Hall audience. The final performance takes place on Sunday 12 January when exquisite American-born, Cuban and Colombian tenor, Anthony Léon, who won first prize at the Operalia Competition in 2022 makes his Irish debut.  

The series is curated by Ireland’s best known song pianist, Dearbhla Collins. She enjoys collaborating and performing with singers who have a real passion for song, among whom are Sir Thomas Allen, Sir Simon Keenlyside and Tara Erraught. Dearbhla is Artistic Director of the Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition. She is also vocal coach at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin and Artistic Consultant at the National Opera Studio in London. In October 2017 she was awarded an honorary doctorate for her services to music in Ireland from the National University of Ireland. 

Tickets On Sale Fri. 9th August 10am   
  
Sun. 20 October - Sean Michael Plumb and Dearbhla Collins €28   
Sun. 1 December - Paula Murrihy and Dearbhla Collins €28    
Sun. 12 January - Anthony Léon and Dearbhla Collins €28    
€75 for tickets to all three concerts  
10% Discount for Friends of NCH    
  
www.nch.ie     

Tel: 01 4170000      
  
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Media Queries: Sinead Doyle, Marketing & PR Manager or Roisin Dwyer, PR & Publications Executive, National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2.  
(S. Doyle Tel: 087 1775334 / R. Dwyer 085 7129628).  

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.