An Cosán Draíochta: A New Commission by Johnny Óg Connolly – Autumn Tour
An Cosán Draíochta, a new musical suite in memory of the renowned Connemara melodeon player Johnny Connolly, will begin a nationwide tour from 21st October to 12 November. See full venue details below.
Composed by Johnny Connoly’s son, musician and composer Johnny Óg Connolly, An Cosán Draíochta was commissioned by Stiúideo Cuan, the new Creative Arts and Music Centre in An Spidéal, Connemara, and enthralled audiences at its premiere there last November. Directed and produced by Darach Mac Con Iomaire, it is now embarking on a nationwide tour which will see performances in nine counties over three weekends.
The work features an ensemble of acclaimed artists who seamlessly weave the music and the oral art forms of song and poetry in this moving and uplifting musical tribute.
Performers include Johnny Óg Connolly (accordion and melodeon), Ciara Ní Bhriain (fiddle/viola), Clíodhna Ní Choisdealbha (banjo, tenor guitar and Greek bouzouki), Jim Higgins (piano and percussion), Pádraig Ó Dubhgaill (guitar), Seosamh Ó Neachtain (dancer) and Áine Ní Dhroighneáin (singer and actor).
Concert dates
21.10.22 – Triskel Arts Centre, Corcaigh
22.10.22 – Smock Alley, Baile Átha Cliath
23.10.22 – Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich, Béal Feirste
03.11.22 – Oireachtas na Samhna, Cill Áirne - The Brehon Hotel
04.11.22 – Glór, Inis, Co an Chláir
08.11.22 – Town Hall Theatre, Gaillimh
09.11.22 – Theatre Royal, Port Láirge
11.11.22 – Solstice Arts Centre, An Uaimh, Co na Mí
12.11.22 – Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair, Co Dhún na nGall
For further details and booking, visit the link below.