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SHARON SHANNON
Sharon Shannon makes a welcome return to the Hawk’s Well this coming Saturday January 12th. The button accordion player from Co Clare has recorded and toured with a who’s who of the Irish and global music industry. The genre-defying star has had multi-platinum album sales and has had several number one albums, singles and DVDs in her home country.
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CON BRIO AT THE MODEL 3
SUPER SUNDAY TRAD SESSION
Con Brio presents the Fabulous Foursome at The Model this Sunday, January 13th. Con Brio has forged a special relationship with the Contempo Quartet, Galway Quartet and also RTÉ Quartet in residence. This is why they have been asked to be a part of Sligo Music Series’ 20th anniversary. €25 / €10 (students) / €5 (children)
The Hawk’s Well Theatre’s Super Sunday Trad Sessions provide an opportunity for teenagers to play traditional music in a family-friendly and relaxed environment, led by the very finest master musicians. The latest instalment takes place on Sunday 13th January, 12.30 - 2pm. Unwind with the Sunday papers, while younger siblings can enjoy and arts & craft activity.
LECOUVREUR - LIVE FROM MET OPERA For the first time at the Met, Anna Netrebko sings the title role of Adriana Lecouvreur, the great 18th-century actress in love with the military hero Maurizio, sung by Piotr Beczala. Gianandrea Noseda conducts Cilea’s tragedy, directed by Sir David McVicar, with the action partially set in a working replica of a Baroque theater. You can see it at Sligo Omniplex on January 12th.
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VOICE WORKSHOP
A weekend voice workshop takes place this Saturday and Sunday at The Factory Performance Space. This 2 day workshop will introduce students to the techniques and exercises inherent in Roy hart Vocal Training including diaphragmatic breathing, projection and breath control. Senior Teacher at the Roy Hart Centre, David Goldsworthy will conduct this workshop.
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THURSDAY NIGHT ACOUSTIC TUNES 7
SINGSKOOL MINI
Each Thursday night, join Thomas Connolly’s for acoustic tunes with resident musicians Eoin Troy & Seamie Mc Gowan. Tunes start from 9.30pm, with special guests joining regularly.
Singskool Mini is an exciting pre-instrumental music programme allowing your child to explore orchestral instruments, musical literacy and singing at The Hawk’s Well. Putting the FUN back into the fundamentals of