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Trio Scordatura will perform a programme of all-Irish music in Amsterdam this week. The concert, which takes place at De Badcuyp (www.badcuyp.nl) on Tuesday, 16 December, focusses on music by Irish composers with diverse approaches to tuning and intonation. Visit www.ergodos.ie

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15.12.08 - 16.11.08 The Wizard Of Oz: RTÉ Concert Orchestra, John Wilson (conductor); Waterfront Hall, Belfast, Co. Antrim; 7:45pm (www.rte.ie/performinggroups)
19.12.08 - 20.12.08 Charlie Chaplin Films: Ulster Orchestra, Carl Davis (cond.); Waterfront Hall, Belfast, Co. Antrim; 7:45pm; £23.50/8
20.12.08 Melisma; St. George's Church, High Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim; 7:30pm

21.12.08 A Ceremony of Carols: National Chamber Choir, Paul Hillier (cond.); Britten; Curtis Auditorium, CIT Cork School of Music, Union Quay, Co. Cork; 1:00pm; €14/12 (www.nationalchamberchoir.com)

15.12.08 A Ceremony of Carols: National Chamber Choir, Paul Hillier (cond.); Britten; National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2; 3:00pm; €14/12 (www.nationalchamberchoir.com)
16.12.08 Circleways: Dorothy Murphy (voice, accordian), Seán Óg (sax, bass clarinet), Claire Fitch (cello), Cormac O'Brien (bass, trumpet), Phil Macmullan (drums); Project Arts Centre: Cube, East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2; 8:00pm; €14/12
16.12.08 Christmas Crooners; Draíocht Arts Centre, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15; 8:00pm; €20/18
16.12.08 - 19.12.08 Robbie Harris, Emer Mayock, Francesco Turrisi, Nick Roth; Also at 12.15; The Ark, Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2; 10:15am; €12/4.50
16.12.08 DIT Irish Traditional Music Recitals: Steve Cooney (guitar), Odhran Ó Casaide (fiddle); Rathmines Public Library, Rathmines Road, Dublin 6; 1:15pm; Free admission (conservatory.dit.ie)
16.12.08 Circleways: Dorothy Murphy (voice, accordian), Seán Óg (sax, bass clarinet), Claire Fitch (cello), Cormac O'Brien (bass, trumpet), Phil Macmullan (drums); Project Arts Centre, 39 East Essex Street, Dublin 1; 8:15pm; €14/12
16.12.08 Joan as Policewoman; The Button Factory, Curved Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2; 7:30pm; €24.50
17.12.08 Aja; The music of Steely Dan; JJ Smyth's, 12 Aungier Street, Dublin 2
17.12.08 CLOG: Rob Casey (piano), Seán Óg (saxophone) & David Lacey (percussion); Goethe-Institut, 37 Merrion Square, Dublin 2; 6:30pm; €5
17.12.08 Christmas Lunchtime Concert: RTÉ NSO; National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2; 1:00pm; Free admission (www.rte.ie/performinggroups)
17.12.08 A Christmas Oratoria: Culwick Choral Society, Bernie Sherlock (cond.); Saint-Saëns; National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2; 8:00pm; €25/10 (www.culwick.org)
17.12.08 Classical Christmas: Students of the Royal Irish Academy of Music; Hugh Tinney; St. Andrew's Church, Westland Row, Dublin 2; 8:00pm; €5/2 (www.riam.ie)
17.12.08 David Kitt; The Button Factory, Curved Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2; 7:30pm; €17.50
18.12.08 Vox Humana (notes for a small opera): A film by Bob Quinn; Séamus Ennis Centre, The Naul, Co. Dublin; 8:00pm (www.conamara.org)
18.12.08 Messiah: Dublin Bach Choir; Handel; St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, 83 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1; 8:00pm; €25/20 in aid of Vincentian Housing Partnership
19.12.08 Christmas Lunchtime Concert: RTÉ NSO; National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2; 1:00pm; Free admission (www.rte.ie/performinggroups)
19.12.08 Christmas Concert: RTÉ Cór na nÓg; St. Ann's Church, Dawson Street, Dublin 2; 6:00pm (www.rte.ie/performinggroups)
19.12.08 - 20.12.08 Crooning at Christmas: RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Cormac Kenevey, Matthew Ford; The Helix, DCU, Glasnevin, Dublin 9; 8:00pm (www.rte.ie/performinggroups)
20.12.08 Organics, Ronnie Cuber (baritone saxophone); JJ Smyth's, 12 Aungier Street, Dublin 2; 9:00pm; €15
20.12.08 New Dublin Voices; Repeat performance at 8:00pm; Draíocht Arts Centre, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15; 8:00pm; €16/12
20.12.08 Julie Dillon Jazz Ensemble; Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire; 8:00pm; €20/18
20.12.08 - 21.12.08 Robbie Harris, Emer Mayock, Francesco Turrisi, Nick Roth; Also at 16:00; The Ark, Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2; 2:00pm; €12/4.50
20.12.08 Moya Brennan; Séamus Ennis Centre, The Naul, Co. Dublin; 7:30pm
20.12.08 Rocky de Valera and The Gravediggers; Abbey Tavern, Howth; 8:30pm; €20
20.12.08 Tony Vaughan; Skerries Sailing Club, Skerries; 8:00pm; €5 in aid of Autism & ADD / ADHD Association
21.12.08 They don't sing like in the old days... at Christmas: RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Austin Gaffney, Emmanuel Lawlor; The Helix, DCU, Glasnevin, Dublin 9; 8:00pm (www.rte.ie/performinggroups)
21.12.08 The Longest Night (in aid of Dublin Simon Community): Paddy Casey, The Guggenheim Grotto, Heathers, The Might Stef; The Button Factory, Curved Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2; 7:30pm; €25 (www.longestnight.ie)
21.12.08 Sundays at Noon: Thérèse Fahy (piano), Virginia Kerr (soprano), Mia Cooper (violin), Eugene Ginty (tenor); Messiaen; Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square, Dublin 1; 12:00pm; Free admission

20.12.08 COMA Limerick; Contemporary Music for Amateurs; Musicians of all abilities are invited to join monthly rehearsals; Call Fiona Linnane on 087 203 2593; Belltable Arts Centre, 69 O Connell Street, Limerick, Co. Limerick; 11:00am - 3:00pm; Free admission (www.coma.org)

20.12.08 A Viennese Christmas: Celine Byrne (soprano) & guests; Solstice Arts Centre, Navan, Co. Meath; 8:00pm; €27/24

16.12.08 Ulster Orchestra, Christopher Bell (cond.) & Rebekah Coffey (soprano); Strule Arts Centre, Omagh, Co. Tyrone; 8:00pm; £20/18 (www.ulster-orchestra.org.uk)

16.12.08 Vox Humana (notes for a small opera): A film by Bob Quinn; Picture House, Wexford, Co. Wexford; 8:00pm (www.conamara.org)

19.12.08 Capella Choir; Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray, Co. Wicklow; 8:00pm; €15/10
20.12.08 Eimear Quinn; Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray, Co. Wicklow; 8:00pm; €20/18

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