The Magic of the Harp 25 - 27 Jan 2013

Date & times (schools performances) Fri 25 Jan: 10.15am (Junior Infants – 2nd class), 12.15pm (3rd class – 6th class)
Dates & times (family performances) Sat 26 & Sun 27 Jan: 3pm
Duration 1 hour
Ages All the family | Class range Junior Infants – 6th Class

Laoise Kelly harp | Robbie Walsh bodhrán | Vladimir Jablokov violin | Martin Brunsden harp

Tickets on sale 13 December to schools

It’s all about the harp at this energetic music performance created by The Ark. An Irish harp duo led by renowned harper Laoise Kelly (who has played with The Chieftains, Sharon Shannon, Dónal Lunny, Mary Black and Kate Bush), and outstanding bodhrán player Robbie Walsh, will introduce the dizzying melodies and lively rhythms of Ireland’s national instrument. The performance will include music by Turlough O’Carolan, Ireland’s most famous harper and composer, to mark his 275th anniversary in 2013. Violinist Vladimir Jablokov (Slovak Festival Orchestra) will join the stage to recreate in music the famous tale told of a musical duel between O’Carolan and a European violin player living in Ireland at the time.

Tickets (schools performances) €6.50/€4.50 concessions for DEIS schools and schools travelling from outside Dublin
Tickets (family performance) €10/€8 concessions (adults and children require tickets)

Schools & groups should call 01 670 7788 to book. Saturday performance can be booked online or by phone.

Tickets for this programme went on sale on 10 December, and on 3 December to The Ark’s Family Members and ArkAngels. Become a Member today and receive priority booking, discounts and other benefits!