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A dislike of modern music is understandable, says Bob Gilmore, but for him it is the challenge of the music he loves that makes it so special.
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin 8, is hosting live
jazz, swing and bossa nova performances every Friday in March, April and May.
Admission is free.
The Galway Early Music Festival will run from 17 to 20 May, and
features performances by Cois Cladaigh, Coracle and others.
Among the few first releases from cottage record label, Raelach
Records, run by Jack Talty, is Saileog N? Cheannabh?in's I bhf?or-dheiri?
oidhche. The album consists of twelve songs that S?amus Ennis collected in
Iorras Aithneach, Conamara.
The Irish Chamber Orchestra collaborate with Joana Carneiro for
performances of Mozart, Schoenberg and Agnew.
This is number two in a new series of weekend master classes for
advanced level students organised by ?ras Oidhreacht an Chl?ir, as part of a
broader educational programme they are developing. This one is taking place
from the 23 - 25 March.
The Journal of Music is collecting information about Irish
traditional music sessions, to compile a discerning guide to sessions around
the country.
'We need a population that is willing to rock the boat, stand up
and be non-compliant with the status quo,' say the organisers of Trailblaze,
which brings together musicians, artists, social entrepreneurs and activists.
This Royal Irish Academy of Music conference aims to bring
academics, performers and music enthusiasts together to examine the role of
women and music in Ireland, their relationship with music and their
collaborations with their peers.
Ciaran Carson's novel The Star Factory will be performed in
Belfast using a John Cage score, to mark Cage's centenary.
Library
Co-Ordinator Position at CMC
The Contemporary Music Centre, Dublin, is recruting a
full-time Library Co-Ordinator. Applicants must have degree in music and
third-level qualifications in library and information systems.
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The Journal of Music gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Arts Council.