Kaleidoscope
At a glance
About this event
Steve Reich: Music for Pieces of Wood | Marc Mellits: Radu | Thierry de Mey: Musique de Tables | JS Bach | Sonata BWV 1035 | Original Jazz Compositions
FEATURING
Bangers and Crash (percussion) | Bill Dowdall (flute) | John Feeley (guitar) | Cello Ireland with Hugh Buckley Quintet.
Kaleidoscope marks its first anniversary at the Bello Bar venue with a show boasting a stellar line up of fifteen leading Irish musicians. To mark the 80th birthday of Steve Reich, theBangers & Crash Percussion ensemble performs his “Music For Pieces of Wood”. Inspired by this, the ensemble will also perform the intriguing 1987 “Musique de Tables” by Belgian composer Theirry de May. The Kaleidoscope series introduces its focus on American composer, Marc Mellits, who celebrates his 50th birthday this year, with a performance of his lyrical “Radu” for cello quartet, performed by Cello Ireland. The illustrious duo of William Dowdall (flute) and John Feeley(guitar), both internationally acclaimed soloists, perform a Bach sonata and the guitar also features in a jazz light, in the hands of Hugh Buckley, with his quintet, and joined by Cello Ireland for four exclusive new arrangements (by Fiachra Trench) of Buckley’s own songs
Location
1 Portobello Harbour
Venue details
Located below the Lower Deck, BelloBar is reviving a Dublin tradition of live music at Portobello Harbour. From low key intimate performances to vibrant gigs, BelloBar will showcase local and international acts across the wide spectrum of contemporary music. BelloBar is working to become a part of the music community in Ireland with a focus on facilitating and promoting memorable live performances.
