St Patrick's Day 2008
March is always a busy time for the Irish community in London, and this year is no exception. The London Irish Symphony Orchestra is performing in various venues and locations around London this year...
7th March 2008 – Mise Éire at the London Irish Centre
Seán Ó Riada’s stirring score to the iconic Irish language film is recreated live at the London Irish Centre in Camden. We are delighted to be working with the Centre and continuing our ongoing work to promote the music of Ó Riada. Conducted by Marion Wood this performance will begin at 7.30pm.
11th March 2008 – International Women’s Day and St Patrick’s Day
For the third year running the London Irish Symphony Orchestra joins the London Irish Women’s Centre in celebrating International Women’s Day and St Patrick’s Day with a programme of exciting new music. We are proud to present World Premieres of Graeme Stewart’s Goblin Market and Jonathan Lee’s Choreography for Orchestra, both commissioned by the Orchestra in 2007.
13th March 2008 - Mise Éire: The Music of Seán Ó Riada at City Hall
The London Irish Symphony Orchestra will be performing at London's City Hall as guests of the Mayor this year to promote the work of Irish composer Seán Ó Riada. In a new arrangement of his music, former LISO Principal Oboe Eimear Saunders will be appearing as a soloist, with the chamber orchestra conducted by Nick Newland. This is a free event and tickets are limited to 250.
17th March - Willesden Green, Brent
The Orchestra's string quartet will entertain the audience in Willesden Green with a selection of contemporary and classic Irish tunes as well as easily recognisable melodies. This will be the second year the Orchestra has sent a quartet to Brent and we are looking forward to another fantastic day of celebrations.