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The vision of the Irish Georgian Society is to conserve, protect and foster a keen interest and a respect for Ireland’s architectural heritage and decorative arts. These aims are achieved through its scholarly and conservation education programmes, through its support of conservation projects and planning issues, and vitally, through its members and their activities.

May Rush Hour Concerts at the City Assembly House

25.04.2019

Posted by IGS

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TU Dublin Conservatoire returns to its first home in the City Assembly House in South William Street, to perform in the beautiful newly restored Knight Of Glin Exhibition Room at the Irish Georgian Society. On 15 October 1890, the Dublin Municipal School of Music opened its doors at the Assembly Rooms in William Street. Today, the Conservatoire provides high quality, performance-based arts education encompassing a vibrant Junior Conservatory, third-level degree programmes and the Research Foundation for Music in Ireland.

Monday 13 May, Harps and Guitars
Harps and guitars perform classical and Irish traditional music in solo and ensemble contexts, including works by Spohr and Salzedo.

Monday 20 May, String Quartet and Clarinet Trio
The Chatham Clarinet Trio has specially arranged music for two clarinets and bass clarinet by Schubert, Purcell and Grainger, and then there is music by Scubert performed by the Chordis Quartet.

Tuesday 21 May, Voice, Guitar and String Quartet
The programme begins with the combination of voice and guitar in music by Rossini and Dowland before the Incantato String Quartet returns to the City Assembly House to perform music by Ravel.

The concerts begin at 6.00pm, no booking necessary and all are welcome!