Best Donal Gallery Podcasts (2024)

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020 - Peter Wingfield: Actor to Anesthesiologist 1:43:33

2+ y ago1:43:33

1:43:33

A conversation about Peter's life. Peter grew up in Cardiff, Wales. He studied medicine first at Oxford University and then St Barts in London before leaving med school just weeks before graduation to pursue his long held passion - acting. After training at Guildhall drama school, he had a successful career, doing lots of television work in particu…

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Jack B.Yeats: Capturing the essence of memories 45:18

2+ y ago45:18

45:18

Experiences from the artist Jack B. Yeats’ memory are the subjects of his paintings in oil from the mid-1920s onwards. Through the prism of memory, banal scenes such train journeys and fair days are transformed into sensual rich coloured spectacles . In this podcast Dr Brendan Rooney and Professor Ruth Byrne discuss how Yeats captures the essence o…

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Queer Mind, Body and Soul: Episode 2 48:02

3y ago48:02

48:02

This two-part podcast series features some of the artists involved in Queer Mind, Body and Soul, an exhibition on display in the National Gallery of Ireland from 30 July to 17 October 2021. A collaboration between the National Gallery of Ireland and Gaisce – The President’s Award, the exhibition explores the experiences and perspectives of a group …

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Queer Mind, Body and Soul: Episode 1 39:49

3y ago39:49

39:49

This two-part podcast series features some of the artists involved in Queer Mind, Body and Soul, an exhibition on display in the National Gallery of Ireland from 30 July to 17 October 2021. A collaboration between the National Gallery of Ireland and Gaisce – The President’s Award, the exhibition explores the experiences and perspectives of a group …

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Music for Mondrian: Part Two 54:50

3y ago54:50

54:50

Piet Mondrian was enthralled by modernity and, across the span of his life, encountered it in some of the great cities of the world: Amsterdam, Paris, London and New York. The musical cultures of jazz and dance held particular resonance for him and so, as part of the National Gallery of Ireland's celebration of Mondrian’s work, we invited Emilie Co…

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019 - Conor O'Shea: Officer in the British Army in Afghanistan to Manager at Google 1:59:11

3y ago1:59:11

1:59:11

A conversation about Conor's life. Conor was born and grew up in Dublin. After studying Business, Economics and Social Studies in Trinity College Dublin he went to Sandhurst to train as an officer in the British Army. He served in Helmand Province, Afghanistan in the winter of 2012/2013 - a Lieutenant and Police Advisory Commander - and later rose …

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018 - Bradley Birkenfeld: Banking Whistleblower to Prison to $104m Reward 1:43:43

3y ago1:43:43

1:43:43

A conversation about Brad's life. Born in Boston, he worked for giant Swiss bank UBS until 2005. Following his resignation, he blew the whistle to US authorities on practices enabling US citizens to evade billions of dollars in taxes. Though his whistleblowing caused UBS to pay huge sums of money to the IRS, and triggered large-scale reform of the …

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New Perspectives: Richard Gorman and Donal Maguire 36:43

3y ago36:43

36:43

Episode 3 of a new series of podcasts produced by the National Gallery of Ireland in association with our exhibition New Perspectives. Acquisitions 2011-2020 (closing 2 August 2021).This series looks at artwork by living artists recently acquired for the national collection. We explore the motivation behind the work, how it came to be in the Galler…

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New Perspectives: Diana Copperwhite and Donal Maguire 32:01

3y ago32:01

32:01

Episode 2 of a new series of podcasts produced by the National Gallery of Ireland in association with our exhibition New Perspectives. Acquisitions 2011-2020.This series looks at artwork by living artists recently acquired for the national collection. We explore the motivation behind the work, how it came to be in the Gallery, and what it means for…

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017 - Pete Davies: Author of All Played Out & later Sainsburys employee 1:42:01

3y ago1:42:01

1:42:01

A conversation about Pete's life. Pete has had a successful career as an author, writing numerous novels and non-fiction books on topics including the 1918 flu pandemic, women’s football, hurricanes and much more. He is most well-known for writing what is considered by many people to be the best book ever written about football, All Played Out, the…

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016 - Andrew Thompson: Actor to Priest (and Army Chaplain in Afghanistan) 1:59:37

3y ago1:59:37

1:59:37

A conversation about Andrew’s life. Having trained in the same school as Dame Julie Walters and Steve Coogan, Andrew spent the first part of his adult life as an actor (known as Drew Thompson) with a career full of interesting highlights including working with his hero John Hewitt in the Lyric Theatre Belfast and sharing the screen with Dame Julie …

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New Perspectives: Donald Teskey and Lenny Abrahamson 44:57

3y ago44:57

44:57

Episode 1 of a new series of podcasts produced by the National Gallery of Ireland in association with our exhibition New Perspectives. Acquisitions 2011-2020.This series looks at artworks by living artists recently acquired for the national collection. We explore the motivation behind the work, how it came to be in the Gallery, and what it means fo…

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Something from There 49:39

3y ago49:39

49:39

This podcast focuses on Something From There, a National Gallery of Ireland exhibition created with people living, or formerly living, in Direct Provision. Exploring the idea of home and the meaning of objects, Something From There marks the end of an ambitious, long-term community project coordinated by the Gallery. Here, in conversation, the proj…

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015 - Enda Gallery: Accountant to Musician & Producer (+ My Hitherto Unknown Relative) 1:42:08

3y ago1:42:08

1:42:08

A conversation about Enda’s life. This was an exciting one for me because Enda is both a perfect guest for this podcast - he initially set out on a career in accountancy but quickly realised that he should become a musician instead and is now really gathering steam in terms of public acclaim for his music - but also he is a relative of mine. We sha…

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Brian O'Doherty's life and work 1:26:07

3y ago1:26:07

1:26:07

In this National Gallery of Ireland podcast, Caomhán Mac Con Iomaire is in conversation with Dr Brenda Moore-McCann, as they examine the life and work of the Irish artist Brian O’Doherty. Dr Brenda Moore-McCann, Assistant Professor (Adjunct) at Trinity College Dublin, editor of Dear...Selected Letters from Brian O'Doherty from 1970s to 2018 (2018),…

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014 - Spencer McPherson: Corporate Finance to Professional Photographer 1:41:04

3y ago1:41:04

1:41:04

A conversation about Spencer’s life. If one thing rings out from Spencer's story it's the amount of hard graft he always put in. Join me to hear how he managed to turn an overheard conversation whilst serving customers in Cafe Rouge into a corporate job offer in London and, later, how a chance encounter with stylist Stuart Weir - and Stuart’s death…

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013 - Esh Alladi: Award-winning Actor and Doctor (Simultaneously) 1:55:32

3+ y ago1:55:32

1:55:32

A conversation about Esh’s life. A classically trained and award-winning actor and simultaneously a fully fledged doctor who works in A&E whenever he’s not acting. We cover so many topics in this conversation including studying medicine at Cambridge, studying acting at Lamda, what it’s really like on the ground in the NHS, what it’s like working at…

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Music for Mondrian: Part One 42:31

3+ y ago42:31

42:31

Piet Mondrian was enthralled by modernity and, across the span of his life, encountered it in some of the great cities of the world: Amsterdam, Paris, London and New York. The musical cultures of jazz and dance held particular resonance for him and so, as part of the National Gallery of Ireland's celebration of Mondrian’s work, we invited Emilie Co…

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012 - Morris Robinson: All-American College Football Player to World Class Opera Singer 1:12:37

3+ y ago1:12:37

1:12:37

A conversation about Morris’ life. An All-American college football player for The Citadel - The Military College of South Carolina - he suffered the disappointment of not making it to the pro leagues and headed off to a job in corporate America instead. Almost a decade later, the opportunity arose to pursue his life-long passion for singing. Today…

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011 - Dr. Rose Hayden-Smith: Marketing in 1980s Silicon Valley to PhD & Specialist in World War Victory Gardens & Food Systems 1:34:51

3+ y ago1:34:51

1:34:51

A conversation about Rose' life which took her from a marketing role in 1980s Silicon Valley to a PhD specialising in the Victory Gardens of the the World War Era - completing her doctorate just before her 50th birthday. Her expertise in the field of food systems and gardening has brought her all the way to the White House as an invited guest. Join…

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010 - Padraic McMahon: Guitarist in The Thrills to Google, LinkedIn & HubSpot 1:37:45

3+ y ago1:37:45

1:37:45

A conversation about Padraic's life which brought him from being the guitarist/bassist in platinum-selling band The Thrills - playing Glastonbury and Conan O'Brien, hanging out with people like Hulk Hogan and the Gallagher brothers - to working in managerial roles at Google, LinkedIn and Hubspot. As we discover in this, Padraic's first ever podcast…

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009 - Sally Bankes: Bank Manager to Actor at age 36 1:32:45

3+ y ago1:32:45

1:32:45

A conversation about Sally's life which took her from a successful twenty-year career with Natwest Bank on Merseyside, where she eventually became manager of a branch. At age 36, the death of a friend and a cancer diagnosis for her mother was a moment of epiphany. She handed in her notice and decided to make her long-held passion for amateur theatr…

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008 - John Duddy: Boxer in Madison Square Garden to Actor working with Robert De Niro 1:32:15

3+ y ago1:32:15

1:32:15

A conversation about John's life which brought him from being a professional boxer with a stellar record (31 fights, 29 wins, 18 KOs) to retiring suddenly in the midst of training for the biggest fight of his career, to becoming an actor performing on stage and screen, working with Robert De Niro and starring in an upcoming film A Bend in the River…

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007 - Mark Ward: Premier League Footballer to Convict to Key Worker 1:32:02

3+ y ago1:32:02

1:32:02

A conversation about Mark's life which took him from living out his childhood dream of being a top level football player in England to being convicted and serving time for drug trafficking, then to the present day as he works for a water treatment company purifying water for dialysis machines in hospitals. Mark's book Hammered https://www.waterston…

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006 - Andy Hogben: Actor to Head Chef and Founder of London Restaurant Alter 1:33:01

3+ y ago1:33:01

1:33:01

A conversation about Andy's life, which took him from being an actor, graduate of Mountview Drama School, performing plays in Vienna and Lagos amongst other places to being the head chef and founder of his own London restaurant, Alter, which specialises in vegan food done in a new and exciting way. Episode index: 0.00-9.50 Intro, Andy's childhood i…

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Mondrian: Rooms for Manoeuvre 56:40

3+ y ago56:40

56:40

In this podcast, produced by the National Gallery of Ireland in association with our Mondrian exhibition, architect Emmett Scanlon explores the productive relationship between Mondrian and the studios he occupied and used when working. He also looks at how architecture has been influenced by his work and the work of his colleagues in the de Stijl m…

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005 - Josh Dunford: Blues Rock Singer (who has played the O2 Arena) and Primary School Teacher 1:41:50

3+ y ago1:41:50

1:41:50

A conversation about Josh's life, from being lead singer in blues rock band Sal Vitro whose highlights included playing supporting slots to Jeff Beck, Thin Lizzy and Status Quo, whom they supported in the O2 in Dublin (now 3 Arena) to a crowd of 10,000 people. They also released an album and moved to London - four band members sharing a two-bed fla…

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004 - Ray Castleton: Carpet Retailer to Actor/Playwright at age 60 1:25:22

3+ y ago1:25:22

1:25:22

A conversation about Ray's life which led him from working in the carpet trade in and around Sheffield between the ages of 15 to 60 then, in response to a breakdown, pursuing his long-held desire to study drama at University. Now, aged 72, Ray is a professional actor and prolific, acclaimed playwright. Episode index: 0.00 Episode intro and opening …

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003 - Alex Teachey: Actor to Astronomer 1:22:50

3+ y ago1:22:50

1:22:50

A conversation about Alex's life which brought him from being an actor, graduate of the Atlantic School of Acting in NYU to an Astronomer, on the verge of completing his PhD in Columbia University where his research focused on the search for exomoons - moons in other solar systems - which are as yet undiscovered by humankind. Guest: Alex Teachey Ho…

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Artists' Voices: Life in a Pandemic | Ruth Lyons in conversation from her studio in County Offaly 30:12

3+ y ago30:12

30:12

Episode 6 of a new series of oral histories, led by Donal Maguire, curator of the Gallery's ESB CSIA, documenting some of the experiences and thoughts of artists living and working through the COVID-19 emergency.In this episode, artist Ruth Lyons discusses the development of Salarium, and other projects she has continued through the COVID-19 pandem…

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002 - Elise McCave: Actor to Senior Director of Film at Kickstarter 56:04

3+ y ago56:04

56:04

A conversation about Elise' life, which took her from being a graduate of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and performing Twelfth Night in India to being the Senior Director of Film at Kickstarter in NY. Guest: Elise McCave Produced and hosted by Donal Gallery Recorded in Kickstarter offices in Greenpoint, Brooklyn 4th October 2…

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Reflecting on George Wallace's life 49:19

3+ y ago49:19

49:19

George Wallace (1920-2009) was an Irish-Canadian artist who specialised in printmaking and sculpture. Through powerful imagery he commented on everything from the boredom of suburban life to human vulnerability and ageing. At times humorous, and always insightful, these works are both personal and universal.In this podcast, the artist’s son Kit Wal…

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Artists' Voices: Life in a Pandemic | Mairead O’hEocha in conversation from her studio in Dublin 20:31

3+ y ago20:31

20:31

Episode 5 of a new series of oral histories, led by Donal Maguire, curator of the Gallery's ESB CSIA, documenting some of the experiences and thoughts of artists living and working through the COVID-19 emergency.In this episode, artist Mairead O’hEocha discusses her current work and painting during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. This co…

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001 - Jono Bruun: Actor to CEO of British Pharmacological Society 1:28:50

3+ y ago1:28:50

1:28:50

A conversation about Jono's life, which led him from being an actor working with people like Sarah Kane, Susan Sarandon and James McAvoy to being the CEO of the British Pharmacological Society. Guest: Jono (Jonathan) Bruun Broadly episode can be divided into two chapters: Mainly talking about Jono's acting career Start - 45:45 Mainly talking about …

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000 - Intro and context 5:35

3+ y ago5:35

5:35

A brief intro to the podcast explaining where I got the idea and what my plans are for it. Artwork by Anna Obert https://www.instagram.com/annaobertillustration/ Music by Donal GalleryBy Donal Gallery

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Artists' Voices: Life in a Pandemic | Dorothy Cross in conversation from her home in Connemara 25:21

4y ago25:21

25:21

Episode 4 of a new series of oral histories, led by Donal Maguire, curator of the Gallery's ESB CSIA, documenting some of the experiences and thoughts of artists living and working through the COVID-19 emergency.In episode 4, artist Dorothy Cross discusses her life in Connemara and her works Ghost Ship (1999), Shark Heart Submarine (2011), and Hear…

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Bram Stoker Festival: Warmbloods tour of the National Gallery of Ireland 26:29

4y ago26:29

26:29

Warmbloods is a Bram Stoker Festival special edition of an ongoing series of comedy tours in the National Gallery.Warmbloods is written and performed by Underthings (Debbie Cheevers and Denny MacDermott) an improv/sketch duo from Dublin. They specialise in dark, domestic comedy and hard stares.Suitable for ages 12+…

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Artists' Voices: Life in a Pandemic | Kathy Prendergast in conversation from her home in London City 29:11

4y ago29:11

29:11

Episode 3 of a new series of oral histories, led by Donal Maguire, curator of the Gallery's ESB CSIA, documenting some of the experiences and thoughts of artists living and working through the COVID-19 emergency.In this episode, artist Kathy Prendergast talks about her life in London during the COVID-19 pandemic and aspects of her ongoing work. Thi…

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Artists' Voices: Life in a Pandemic | Amelia Stein in conversation from County Mayo 24:31

4y ago24:31

24:31

Episode 2 of a new series of oral histories, led by Donal Maguire, curator of the Gallery's ESB CSIA, documenting some of the experiences and thoughts of artists living and working through the COVID-19 emergency.In this second episode, Amelia Stein discusses her approach to photographing the landscape, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on her…

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Artists' Voices: Life in a Pandemic | Nick Miller in conversation from his studio in County Sligo 26:00

4y ago26:00

26:00

Episode 1 of a new series of oral histories, led by Donal Maguire, curator of the Gallery's ESB CSIA, documenting some of the experiences and thoughts of artists living and working through the COVID-19 emergency.In this first conversation, Nick Miller discusses his work, including 'From Pat Cogan’s Shed' , and talks about aspects of his life during…

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Art and Alchemy: Perry Ogden in conversation with Grace Coddington 1:22:30

4+ y ago1:22:30

1:22:30

A new limited series of podcasts from the National Gallery of Ireland inspired by our photography exhibitions Moment in Time: A Legacy of Photographs | Works from the Bank of America Collection, and View of Ireland: Collecting Photography.In the final episode, renowned photographer and filmmaker Perry Ogden meets the legendary creative-director-at-…

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Medium, Magic and Materiality: David and Edwin Davison in conversation 1:29:34

4+ y ago1:29:34

1:29:34

A new limited series of podcasts from the National Gallery of Ireland inspired by our photography exhibitions Moment in Time: A Legacy of Photographs | Works from the Bank of America Collection, and View of Ireland: Collecting Photography.David Davison and Edwin Davison of long-standing company Davison & Associates are specialists in photographic c…

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Moments in Time: Eric Luke in conversation with Miriam O'Callaghan 58:49

4+ y ago58:49

58:49

A new limited series of podcasts from the National Gallery of Ireland inspired by our photography exhibitions Moment in Time: A Legacy of Photographs | Works from the Bank of America Collection, and View of Ireland: Collecting Photography.In this first episode, award-winning photographer Eric Luke and broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan focus on photogr…

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The Island, A Prospect: Slieve Donard, Mourne Mountains, Co. Down 50:59

5y ago50:59

50:59

This is the final episode in a series of five podcasts to accompany the National Gallery of Ireland exhibition Shaping Ireland: Landscapes in Irish Art. In this series, artists and experts, in conversation with Mark Cantan, will talk you through an area of the country that has special relevance to their work and life. These places of personal signi…

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The Island, A Prospect: The Burren, with Dr Brendan Dunford 1:04:16

5y ago1:04:16

1:04:16

This is the fourth in a series of five podcasts to accompany the National Gallery of Ireland exhibition Shaping Ireland: Landscapes in Irish Art. In this series, artists and experts, in conversation with Mark Cantan, will talk you through an area of the country that has special relevance to their work and life. These places of personal significance…

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The Island, A Prospect: Zechstein Sea with Ruth E. Lyons 49:04

5y ago49:04

49:04

This is the third in a series of five podcasts to accompany the National Gallery of Ireland exhibition Shaping Ireland: Landscapes in Irish Art. In this series, artists and experts, in conversation with Mark Cantan, will talk you through an area of the country that has special relevance to their work and life. These places of personal significance …

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The Island, A Prospect: Powerscourt Estate, Co Wicklow, Alex Slazenger 1:00:18

5+ y ago1:00:18

1:00:18

This is the second in a series of five podcasts to accompany the National Gallery of Ireland exhibition Shaping Ireland: Landscapes in Irish Art. In this series, artists and experts, in conversation with Mark Cantan, will talk you through an area of the country that has special relevance to their work and life. These places of personal significance…

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The Island, A Prospect: The North Dublin Coastline with Paula Meehan 54:21

5+ y ago54:21

54:21

The North Dublin Coastline, Co. Dublin, with Paula Meehan, poet and former Ireland Professor of Poetry (2013-16)This is the first in a series of five podcasts to accompany the National Gallery of Ireland exhibition Shaping Ireland: Landscapes in Irish Art. In this series, artists and experts, in conversation with Mark Cantan, will talk you through …

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Caravaggio's The Taking of Christ at the National Gallery of Ireland 36:46

5+ y ago36:46

36:46

To mark the 25th anniversary of the unveiling of Caravaggio's The Taking of Christ at the National Gallery of Ireland, two of the key players in the painting's fascinating journey, Raymond Keaveney who was Director of the Gallery at the time, and Fr Noel Barber SJ, sat down to talk about their recollections of the painting's identification and subs…

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Bal-musette Trio at the National Gallery of Ireland 46:12

5+ y ago46:12

46:12

When Roderic O’Conor and the moderns arrived into Paris, the sound of the city was bal-musette, and to celebrate our exhibition of his work, we brought together three Irish musicians—Martin Tourish (accordion), Dave Redmond (Double Bass) and Stephen Daly (Guitar)— to respond to the exhibition and create a new programme of music in the bal-musette t…

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