Live at Bello Bar..3rd Sept 2025

Kaleidoscope Night is back after our summer break and diving in to September with an evening of exquisite aural delicacy for your ears.

Expect new projects, old - but - new instruments, folky sounds, forgotten composers, quivering strings and superb musicianship!

Wed 3rd September 2025
Bello Bar 8pm doors / 8.30pm music

Musicians :

Rachel Factor (virginal) & Eamon Sweeney (Baroque guitar)

Erin Hennessey (violin) & Molly O'Shea (violin)

Ultan O Brien (alto fiddle)

Joanna Mattrey (viola)

Neil Ó Lochlainn (bass)

Damsel Duo (voice, guitar, strings)

Programme:

Repertoire from 16th and 17th manuscripts: Ballet Lute Book, Margaret Board Lute Book and Straloch Lute Book.

Ruairi Dall O'Cathain Port and Rory Dall's sisters Lament

John Dowland (1563–1626)

Trad. {arr. Dowland] Fortune my Foe

John Dowland Now O Now/Frog Galliard

Anon. Bonny Sweet Robin
Anon. Greensleeves

Trad. Irish/William Byrd (16^th century) Callino Casturame

String Quartet No.1 (Bríd, Daughter of the Dagda)

i. The Cailleach by Neil Ó Lochlainn

Dickenson - Anuer

Violin sonata and Violin duos

Original Indie-folk songs

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4th June Live at Bello Bar..

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Music for curious ears indeed! Think immersive sonic landscapes, and music old and new. An evening where diverse musical traditions and innovative compositions intertwine at the upcoming Kaleidoscope Night concert. The performance will take place on Wednesday 2^nd April at our home Bello Bar where we will welcome back the extraordinary talents of musicians Aisling Ennis (harp), Anna Cashell (violin), Lina Andonovska (flute), and Cello Croí (Annette Cleary and Sokol Koka, cello), along with Every Thing The Light Touches (keys and vocals).

Our rich and diverse program that spans genres will include a world premiere of the Australian/English composer Andrew Ford’s literary inspired Sad Steps for flute to the lively rhythms of Tico-Tico by Zephinha de Abreu for two celli! A second performance of Sam Perkin’s new work for harp and violin Jardin Magique and music from Norwiegan composer Henning Kraggerud. Another Kaleidoscope Night of musical exploration.

Program Highlights: The concert will feature a blend of classical compositions and contemporary pieces, with works from globally recognized composers, as well as fresh, original creations. Some of the pieces to look forward to include:

Andrew Ford – Sad Steps (2025, World Premiere)
Dai Fujikura – Glacier (2010)
Eve Beglarian – I Will Not Be Sad in This World (2008)
Henning Kraggerud – Equinox Postludium 22 in E minor
Henning Kraggerud – A little Piece for Peace
Sam Perkin – Jardin Magique

Additionally, the concert will feature arrangements of iconic pieces such as Moon River by Henri Mancini ( all arranged by Annette Cleary and Sokol Koka), Tea for Two by Vincent Youmans, Danza de la Moza by Albero Ginastera, O Corta Jaca by Francesca Gonzaga, and a stunning rendition of Nothing Else Matters by Metallica, adding a contemporary twist to the classical mix. Audiences will also be treated to a special performance of Tico-Tico by Zephinha de Abreu.

And to top it all off, expect a beautiful original song by Danny Forde who goes by the moniker Every Thing the Light Touches.

Musicians:

Aisling Ennis (harp) & Anna Cashell (violin)

Lina Andonovska (flute)

Cello Croí (Annette Cleary cello & Sokol Koka cello)

Every Thing The Light Touches (keys and vocals)

Full Programme:

Andrew Ford – Sad Steps (2025, World Premiere)

Dai Fujikura – Glacier (2010)

Eve Beglarian – I Will Not Be Sad in This World (2008)

Henning Kraggerud - Equinox Postludium 22 in E minor

Henning Kraggerud - A little Piece for Peace