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NCH Livestream Series: Barry Douglas: Solo Piano

Series features four concerts streamed live from the NCH stage. The fourth and final concert on Friday, June 19th sees Barry Douglas take the stage for a special solo performance

Classical pianist and conductor Barry Douglas will perform live form the NCH stage.

Wed Jun 17 2020 - 17:39

Watch Barry Douglas perform from NCH stage on Friday, June 19th, at 8pm.

Join the conversation on Twitter at 7.30pm before each concert where broadcaster John Kelly will take over the @NCH_Music account for live discussion, and use the hashtag #NCHLIVE

Barry Douglas: "We, humanity have been jolted by this crisis, and we, artists and musicians must and will adapt, so as to keep art and creativity alive for our audiences. I am very excited to play a part in this wonderful project where NCH’s space will continue to bring joy and inspiration to many of us.”

Barry Douglas has established a major international career since winning the Gold Medal at the 1986 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition, Moscow. As Artistic Director of Camerata Ireland and the Clandeboye Festival, he continues to celebrate his Irish heritage whilst also maintaining a busy international touring schedule.

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Programme:

  • Traditional arr. Barry Douglas  My Lagan Love
  • Schubert Moments Musicaux Nos 1, 2
  • Rachmaninov Moments Musicaux Op 16 Nos 4, 5
  • Tchaikovsky From "The Seasons" - February, December
  • Traditional arr. Barry Douglas Carrickfergus
  • Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition

Supported by Davy, as Innovation Partner, Culture Ireland, RTE.ie and The Irish Times, NCH Livestream Series sees four concerts to be streamed live from the NCH stage starting Friday, May 29th at 8pm with celebrated Irish mezzo-soprano and star of the international opera stage Tara Erraught and pianist Dearbhla Collins performing Songs of Comfort and Hope. This is followed by Bell X1’s frontman Paul Noonan (5th June, 8pm), acclaimed Irish folk singer/songwriter Lisa O’Neill (12th June, 8pm) and renowned Irish pianist Barry Douglas (19th June, 8pm).

All concerts will be available worldwide to view on NCH YouTube channel, Facebook and RTE.ie.

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