Kaleidoscope Night 1st April
Kaleidoscope Night Music Series
Wednesday 1st April 2026
Bello Bar
8pm doors/ 8.30pm music
Tickets €18, Early Bird €15
Student Rate €5 from Kaleidoscopenight.ie
Ticket Link: https://buytickets.at/kscope2026/2121300
This April Fools' Day, Kaleidoscope Night delivers a genre-defying line up at Bello Bar. On Wednesday, 1st April, the evening promises a signature Kaleidoscope journey: a deep dive into the evolution of sound, moving from the gut-string resonance of the Baroque on to the modern instruments of the classical era, delving in to the 20th century and on to the soulful alt-folk sounds of I Draw Slow.
The Classical Set: Historical & Modern Perspectives Led by acclaimed clarinettist Berginald Rash, the ensemble explores the rich textures of the clarinet and strings across three centuries:
· G.P. Telemann | Fantasia No. 1 in B-flat Major, TWV 40:14 Performed on period viola by Giammaria Tesei.
· Bernhard Henrik Crusell | Quartet No. 2 in C minor, Op. 4.Performed on period clarinet with gut string trio, capturing the woody, intimate character of the early 19th century.
· Darius Milhaud | "Jeu" from Suite op. 157b violin & clarinet
· Jean Françaix | Quintet for Clarinet and String Quartet The ensemble pivots to modern instruments for these works, meeting the dazzling, acrobatic demands of 20th-century French Neoclassicism.
The Folk Feature: I Draw Slow Adding a change of pace to the evening, the internationally acclaimed and award winning five-piece I Draw Slow will take the stage. Known for their "alt-country" flair and masterful song writing, the band blends traditional Irish roots with Americana. Led by siblings Louise and Dave Holden and featuring Kaleidoscope’s very own Adrian hart on fiddle.
“a confident and distinctive blend of American bluegrass and Irish sensibility…something special’
The Irish Times
Musicians
· Berginald Rash (clarinet)
· Giammaria Tesei ( viola)
· Miles Brett & Jeannette Bogado (violin)
· Sophie Ní Mhaoláin (cello)
· I Draw Slow (Full Band)
Event Details
· Date: Wednesday, 1st April 2026
· Venue: Bello Bar, Dublin 8
· Doors: 8:00 PM | Music: 8:30 PM
· Tickets: https://buytickets.at/kscope2026/2121300
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Killiney Sounds Music Series
Sunday, 26th April 2026 | 2.30pm| St Stephen’s Church Killiney.
The celebrations begin earlier in the week with the Killiney Sounds Music Series, presenting an afternoon of exceptional artistry and virtuosity.
26th April 2026 – Ceol Ársa Cláirsí (Music of the Harpers) |Norma Winstone (voice) with Tommy Halferty (guitar)
A programme of Irish Harp Music of the 17th & 18th centuries brings together some of Ireland’s leading artists in the fields of Traditional, Classical, and Early Music and offers audiences a rich and immersive experience that combines music and history.
The project features works by Turlough O’Carolan, Thomas Connellan, and Ruairi
Dall Ó Catháin, performed on period and traditional instruments.
The performing ensemble comprises: Cormac Breatnach (susato whistles), Aisling Ennis (Irish harp), Malachy Robinson (viola da gamba), Eamon Sweeney (early guitars, bandora, lute).
This will be followed by “One of the Glories of contemporary Jazz”– Jazz Journal, legendary English vocalist Norma Winstone and her long-time collaborator and friend Tommy Halferty (guitar) and key figure in the Dublin jazz scene Derek Whyte (bass).
Event Details 26th April 2026
📍 Venue: St Stephen’s Church, Killiney
🕝 Time: 2.30pm
🎟 Tickets: €15
🔗 Booking: killineyvillage.ie/events or https://tinyurl.com/e3j7xhcj
Killiney Sounds Music Series continues its mission to bring high-quality, accessible live music to the local community, showcasing outstanding performers in an intimate and welcoming setting. This event is in partnership with Killiney Village Residence Assoc and Kaleidoscope Night music series and made possible with generous support from DLR Coco.
Tickets are also available on the door , light refreshment is included in your ticket and the chats are free!
Kaleidoscope Night Music Series
Wednesday 1sr April 2026
Bello Bar
8pm doors/ 8.30pm music
Tickets €18, Early Bird €15
Student Rate €5 from Kaleidoscopenight.ie
Ticket Link for Bello Bar: https://buytickets.at/kscope2026/2121300
Killiney Sounds Music series
Sunday 26th April 2026
St Stephen’s Church
Tickets €15
Ticket Link for Killiney Sounds : https://tinyurl.com/e3j7xhcj
ENDS
For further information, imagery and/or interview requests, please contact: Lioba Petrie - 0868442359 - Kaleidoscopenight@gmail.com - @kaleidoscopenight
Images and audio at: www.kaleidoscopenight.ie kaleidoscopenight@gmail.com
ABOUT KALEIDOSCOPE NIGHT
Now in its 17th year the Kaleidoscope Night series presents classical and contemporary music alongside experimental/jazz/folk in a unique, intimate and informal setting or captured on film. A variety of music for the curious ear, the series boasts performances from the country’s top classical music performers and composers. The series is curated by cellist Lioba Petrie. Produced by Caterina Schembri with sound engineer Adrian Hart and stage manager and photographer Jurai Jablonka.
Images and audio at: www.kaleidoscopenight.ie kaleidoscopenight@gmail.com
This event is made possible with generous support from the Arts Council of Ireland.
