Orchestral power to take over Waterford in coming weeks
Orchestras have recently surged in popularity, partly due to the candlelight series, which sees classical music played in intimate settings, incorporating rock, jazz, classical and more across events around the country. Orchestras have continuously evolved over the years, and Waterford has continuously produced top talent in the space.
A surge of upcoming events in the county prove that the medium has carved out new ways to remain contemporary for all audiences.
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight 2024 Tour is coming to the SETU Arena on Saturday, October 12.
Following sell-out tours of Europe and USA, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight returns with a new 90-minute concert, breathing beautifully dark energy into legendary Rock and Metal. Tickets available at eventbrite.ie
Medicine will meet music at the Irish Doctors Orchestra’s special fundraising concert to take place at SETU Arena on Sunday, September 29 at 4.30pm.
All proceeds from the concert will go to the Réalta/Waterford Healing Arts programmes at University Hospital Waterford. Announcing details of the concert, Dr Julia O’Leary from the Irish Doctors Orchestra said: “We’re delighted to be joined by young musicians from the Waterford Harp Ensemble of Music Generation Waterford for this concert." There are several local doctors who are members of the orchestra.
Tickets available at setuarena.ie
The upcoming event at City Hall is presented by Waterford Music and Symphony Club of Waterford.
In Mozart’s Divertimento, hear how he dabbled in youthful experimentation with brilliance.
Schnittke’s extraordinary ability to fragment and reassemble diverse musical elements in his theatrical and mischievously funny Moz-Art à la Haydn will fascinate and delight audiences. Feel the exhilaration and adventure in Tchaikovsky’s homage to Mozart. His much-loved Serenade for Strings will seduce and set hearts racing. Be surprised by some Irish Chamber Orchestra treats interwoven throughout the programme.
Tickets available at Garterlane.ie
Over the past number of years, The Omega Three Orchestra have come together for a few gigs in the South-East area, receiving rave reviews for all of their concerts.
The Omega Three Orchestra features, Francie White (vocals), Gerry Power (guitar), Dylan Bible (guitar), Gerry Madden (mandolin), Suzanne Rowe (accordion), Alan Coonagh (sax), Mick Kinsella (harmonica and percussion), Mickey Dower (bass).
The group will perform in a night of swing, jazz, blues and lots more.
Tickets are now available at garterlane.ie
