For St. Patrick’s Weekend Paul Herriott brings us a major new collaboration between the renowned Irish fiddle player and composer Martin Hayes and the National Symphony Orchestra centering around a reimagining with orchestra of Martin’s acclaimed 2023 ‘Peggy’s Dream’ album which he recorded with the Common Ground Ensemble and which was dedicated to the memories of his mother, Peggy, and his long-time musical collaborator, Dennis Cahill. Tonight’s concert marks Martin’s first collaboration with the National Symphony Orchestra and is his most extensive orchestral collaboration to date. ‘Peggy’s Dream’ will be presented in new arrangements for orchestra commissioned by the National Concert Hall from Common Ground Ensemble musicians Cormac McCarthy, jazz pianist; Kate Ellis, cellist; and Kyle Sanna, guitarist and composer.
National Symphony Orchestra
Gavin Maloney (conductor)
RTÉ lyric fm, Friday 14th March, 7pm-10pm
