For the past 20 years, Catriona McKay and Chris Stout have captivated audiences with their exhilarating and virtuosic live performances: the cascading rhythms of McKay’s harp dovetailing perfectly with Stout’s swooping, soulful violin.

Regular visitors to Dingle over the years, the pair are long-standing admirers of Kerry legend Séamus Begley, who joins them for this tour. Winner of the TG4 Singer of the Year Award in 2013 – and a fine storyteller to boot – Begley is also renowned for his distinctive playing style. Expect sparks to fly one minute, and to have your heartstrings tugged the next.

Séamus Begley, accordion, voice Catriona McKay, Scottish harp, Chris Stout, fiddle Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, fiddle, hardanger d’amore

Aimee Curl, bass, vocals, Danny Knicely, mandolin, fiddle, vocalsDavid Van Deventer, fiddle, vocals, Morgan Morrison, bouzouki, vocals

“Sonically exquisite” The Guardian

“A musical alchemist” The Irish Times on Francesco Turrisi

“Uplifting folk-pop” NME on I Have A Tribe

“Startlingly impressive” Classical Music on Claire Duff

FURNACEMOUNTAIN

CAOIMHÍN Ó RAGHALLAIGH

SÉAMUS BEGLEYCATRIONA MCKAYCHRIS STOUT

CULTURE NIGHT WITH MUSIC NETWORK 11th – 19th

October16th – 25thSeptember

Friday 19th September

28th October –4th November

“Blisteringly good roots music” Americana UK“The most imaginative and fascinating musician in all of trad” Earle Hitchner, Irish Echo

SHETLAND /SCOTLAND /

IRELAND

In My mind — A Solo Fiddle & Film Show

Programme to include:Bach: Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1011Hindemith: Solo Sonata, Op. 25, No. 3Piatti: 12 Caprices, Op. 25 (No. 7. Maestoso, No. 11. Adagio - Allegro)Tavener: ThrenosLombardi: Essay 3

My Cello, My Voice

“Intelligent and soulful…a mesmerizing performance” The Herald

Following the success of "The Naked Violin" Tour with Tasmin Little, Music Network is delighted to present Leonard Elschenbroich, one of the most charismatic cellists of his generation, in an evening of masterpieces from the solo cello repertoire. Performing an intriguing programme of music with which he has a deep affinity, Leonard will interweave his playing with anecdotes and stories of personal connections to the pieces.

19th – 29thNovember

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LEONARD ELSCHENBROICH

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A MESSAGE FROM MUSIC NETWORK

CEO SHARON ROLLSTONTo our friends and supporters,

Our Autumn 2014 Touring Season will yet again be bringing a range of world-class musicians to venues throughout Ireland. Our season gets off to a flying start in September as Irish squeeze box maestro and raconteur Séamus Begley joins Scottish duo Catriona McKay and Chris Stout in a celebration of the music of the Northern Isles. All three are blessed with the gift of spontaneity, so who knows what will happen! In October, Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh sets off on a unique journey to the heart of Irish music. His mission: to boldly explore the beauty and humour of traditional music, aided and abetted by his 10-string fiddle, a film projector, and a host of virtual guests. Then it’s off to the Appalachian mountains as Virginian act Furnace Mountain unleash their distinctive take on rootsy Americana, breathing new life into old-time, bluegrass and folk tunes. In November, the award-winning German cellist Leonard Elschenbroich offers insights into music and the life of a musician – while serving up some of the most exquisite solo cello playing you’ll hear this year. Finally, and in a new departure for Music Network, we are very excited to be co-presenting our first show for children, A Most Peculiar Wintry Thing, a new work by composer Brian Irvine co-presented with The Ark. This is the first show from our new strategic partnership with The Ark that aims to create accessible, high-quality music performance experiences for child and family audiences. Do spread the word as this promises to be a truly magical experience. Of course all of this would not be possible without the support of our funders, sponsors and partners to whom we are thankful. We are particularly grateful to our principal funder the Arts Council.

Join us in The Sugar Club for a Culture Night to remember as we present a salon-style evening of exceptional live music. Featuring performances from some of Ireland’s most talented musicians – Patrick O’Laoghaire’s I Have A Tribe, Francesco Turrisi’s The Taquin Experiments, and two of Ireland’s leading Baroque musicians Claire Duff (violin) and Aoife Nic Athlaoich (cello).

Free but ticketed. Booking essential, Tel. 01 475 0224.

Just how would you set about showing the beauty, depth and humour of traditional Irish music to someone who had never heard it? Armed with his trusty 10-string “Hardanger d’Amore” fiddle and a film projector, Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh sets out to do exactly that in his unique and wonderful take on what makes Irish traditional music beautiful.

One of the most acclaimed (and prolific) traditional musicians of his generation, Ó Raghallaigh is an established solo artist, performs duos with dynamic Kerry accordion player Brendan Begley and Dublin uilleann piper Mick O'Brien, plays in a trio with Martin Hayes and Peadar Ó Riada, and is a member of two groups: The Gloaming and This Is How We Fly.

One of the fast-rising stars of the American roots scene, Furnace Mountain have true Appalachian soil caked onto their boots. With a repertoire largely drawn from the old-time, bluegrass and folk ballad tradition, the quartet has won critical acclaim for their fresh, authentic sound, which combines the heart-worn and effortlessly sweet vocal harmonies of Aimee Curl and Morgan Morrison with fiddle playing that evokes everything from keening bagpipes to lonesome train whistles. The band have performed at folk and bluegrass festivals across the globe, and we are thrilled to be bringing them to Irish audiences. The tour continues to Northern Ireland with our partners Moving on Music from 5 – 9 November, details at movingonmusic.co.uk.

A MOST PECULIAR WINTRY THING

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AUTUMN TOURS AUTUMN TOURS

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16th September – 29th November

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PURCHASE A SINGLE CONCERT TICKET (Dublin)Tickets for all Dublin concerts, except Culture Night* are:Full: €18 Concessions**: €13 Tickets can be purchased by calling Music Network on (01) 475 0224 or online at www.musicnetwork.ie. Online booking fees apply.

*Culture Night with Music Network is free but ticketed. Booking essential, Tel. (01) 475 0224.**(students/over 65s)

Tickets for all regional concerts are available from individual venues around the country – details at www.musicnetwork.ie

BOOKING INFORMATION SÉAMUS BEGLEY

CATRIONA MCKAY CHRIS STOUT

CAOIMHÍN Ó RAGHALLAIGH

FURNACEMOUNTAIN

LEONARD ELSCHENBROICH

I HAVE A TRIBE

SÉAMUS BEGLEY / CATRIONA MCKAY / CHRIS STOUT

Tues 16th Sept 8pm PORTLAOISE (Methodist Church)

Wed 17th Sept 8pm LETTERKENNY (Regional Cultural Centre)

Thurs 18th Sept 8pm NEWBRIDGE (Riverbank Arts Centre)

Fri 19th Sept 8.30pm DROGHEDA (Droichead Arts Centre)

Sat 20th Sept 8.30pm BAILE MHÚIRNE (Ionad Cultúrtha)

Sun 21st Sept 3pm WATERFORD (Garter Lane Arts Centre)

Tues 23rd Sept 8pm DUBLIN (Sugar Club)

Wed 24th Sept 8pm LISTOWEL (St. John’s Theatre & Arts Centre)

Thurs 25th Sept 8pm CORK (Triskel Christchurch)

CAOIMHÍN Ó RAGHALLAIGH

Sat 11th Oct 8pm LETTERKENNY (Regional Cultural Centre)

Sun 12th Oct 6pm SLIGO (The Model)

Mon 13th Oct 8pm CASTLEBAR (Linenhall Arts Centre)

Tues 14th Oct 8pm DUBLIN (Sugar Club)

Wed 15th Oct 8pm BRAY (Mermaid Arts Centre)

Thurs 16th Oct 8pm NEWBRIDGE (Riverbank Arts Centre)

Fri 17th Oct 8pm DUN LAOGHAIRE (Pavilion Theatre)

Sat 18th Oct 8pm CORK (Triskel Christchurch)

Sun 19th Oct 8pm TIPPERARY (Tipperary Excel Centre)

FURNACE MOUNTAIN

Tues 28 Oct 8pm DUBLIN (Sugar Club)

Thurs 30th Oct 8pm BRAY (Mermaid Arts Centre)

Fri 31st Oct 8.30pm DROGHEDA (Droichead Arts Centre)

Sat 1st Nov 8pm LETTERKENNY (Regional Cultural Centre)

Sun 2nd Nov 8pm CLIFDEN (Station House Theatre)

Mon 3rd Nov 8pm CASTLEBAR (Linenhall Arts Centre)

Tues 4th Nov 8pm DUN LAOGHAIRE (Pavilion Theatre)

DUBLIN GUITAR QUARTET

Thurs 11th Sept 8pm WATERFORD (City Hall)

CULTURE NIGHT WITH MUSIC NETWORK

Fri 19th Sept 8pm DUBLIN (The Sugar Club)

CHATHAM SAXOPHONE QUARTET

Tues 23rd Sept 8.15pm KINSALE (St Multose Church)

Thurs 25th Sept 8pm DUNDRUM (Mill Theatre)

Tues 30th Sept 8pm LIMERICK (All Saints' Church Castleconnell)

LEONARD ELSCHENBROICH

Wed 19th Nov 8pm DUBLIN (Freemasons' Hall)

Thurs 20th Nov 8pm LIMERICK (All Saints' Church)

Fri 21st Nov 8pm SLIGO (The Model)

Sat 22nd Nov 8pm KILKENNY (Castalia Hall)

Sun 23rd Nov 8pm BIRR (Birr Theatre & Arts Centre)

Tues 25th Nov 8pm CLIFDEN (Station House Theatre)

Wed 26th Nov 8pm GALWAY (Aula Maxima, NUI)

Thurs 27th Nov 8pm CASTLEBAR (Linenhall Arts Centre)

Fri 28th Nov 8pm LETTERKENNY (Regional Cultural Centre)

Sat 29th Nov 8pm DUN LAOGHAIRE (Pavilion Theatre)

A MOST PECULIAR WINTRY THING

Mon 1st Dec 10.15am & 12.15pm

CASTLEBAR (Linenhall Arts Centre)

Tues 2nd Dec 11.15am SLIGO (Hawk's Well Theatre)

Thurs 4st Dec 10.15am & 12.15pm

BRAY (Mermaid Arts Centre)

Sun 7th Dec 3pm LETTERKENNY (Regional Cultural Centre)

Tues 9th Dec 10.15am PORTLAOISE (Dunamaise Arts Centre)

Wed 10th Dec 11.15am TRALEE (Siamsa Tíre)

Thurs 11th Dec 10am & 12pm

NEWBRIDGE (Riverbank Arts Centre)

Fri 12th Dec 11.15 am & 7pm

DROGHEDA (Droichead Arts Centre)

Also running at The Ark, Dublin from 22nd – 29th November and from 13th – 21st December. Full details at www.ark.ie Tel. (0)1 670 7788

OTHER CONCERTS

Music Network & The Ark present

As the nights draw in and the days get colder, A Most Peculiar Wintry Thing will delight and inspire in equal measure with a dynamic blend of original music, improvisation and audience interaction. Four world-class musicians will join a live animation artist on stage to explore the magic and mystery of winter in what promises to be an exhilarating experience.

This brand new festive show has been commissioned and specially created for children, their schools and families. At the heart of the performance is a new work by the Belfast-born composer Brian Irvine, who has extensive experience working on music with and for children.

Full tour schedule at www.musicnetwork.ie and www.ark.ie . The national tour of A Most Peculiar Wintry Thing is funded by an Arts Council Touring and Dissemination of Work award.

NOVEMBER – DECEMBER 2014

“Some of the most exhilarating and imaginative music you'll ever hope to hear — musical play in the highest sense: exuberant, spontaneous and irresistibly alive.” Washington Post on Brian Irvine.