Music Network presents Théo Ould & Alison Langer (Galway, Dublin, Wicklow, Cork, Newry & Wexford)

Théo Ould, accordion
Alison Langer, soprano

Music Network presents another brand new collaboration featuring two of the most exciting rising stars of the classical music world, accordionist extraordinaire Théo Ould and stellar soprano Alison Langer. Both are incredibly gifted soloists in their own right. Théo became the first accordionist to be nominated as a Newly Discovered Talent at the 2023 Victoires de la Musique Classique awards and brings astonishing versatility and flair to the stage, blending classical refinement with contemporary energy.

British-Irish soprano Alison Langer is an artist much in demand. Praised for her luminous voice and expressive artistry, her performances with Opera Holland Park, Opera North and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in particular, have won widespread acclaim. Together this duo will present a fascinating programme entitled Confessions from Dusk till Dawn, exploring the night as a space of poetry, intimacy and mystery. From Schubert’s romanticism to Poulenc’s whimsical miniatures, their musical journey will also pay homage to the genius of Dvořák and Kurt Weill along the way. The programme will also feature a new Music Network commission by Grammy-winning Irish composer Donnacha Dennehy. 

Programme

Franz Schubert (1797–1828)
An den Mond , Op. 57 No. 3, D. 193
Winterreise, Op. 89 i. Güte Nacht

Antonin Dvorak (1841–1904)
Rusalka, B. 203, Op. 114
Act 1: Song to the Moon

Zigeunerlieder, Op. 55 i. Mein Lied ertönt
Mein Lied ertönt

Reynaldo Hahn (1874–1947)
7 Chansons Grises
v. L’heure exquise

Francis Poulenc (1899–1963)
La courte paille (FP 178)
i. Le sommeil
iii. Le reine de cœur
iv. Ba, be, bi, bo, bu
vii. Lune d’avril

Jules Massenet (1842–1912)
Nuit d’Espagne

Vladislav Zolotarev (1942–1975)
Sonata No. 3 iv. Allegro vivace con anima (Finale)

[Interval]

Donnacha M. Dennehy (b. 1970)
Amid a crowd of stars - Music Network commission

Samuel Barber (1910–1981)
Four Songs, Op. 13 iii. Sure on this Shining Night
A Slumber Song of the Madonna

Ilse Weber (1903-1944)
Wiegala

Benjamin Britten (1913–1976)
Cabaret Songs i. Tell me the Truth about Love

Francis Poulenc
Les chemins de l’amour

Kurt Weill (1900–1950)
Nanna’s Lied
Schickelgruber
Buddy on the Nightshift
Speak Low
Mack the Knife (Threepenny Opera)

Tickets

Tickets: €10 - €27 (Booking fees may apply).

Dates, Venues & Booking Links 

Wednesday 25 Mar - 8:00 PM | Clifden Arts Society at Station House Theatre, Clifden

Thursday 26 Mar - 8:00 PM | Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

Friday 27 Mar - 8:00 PM | Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow

Sunday 29 Mar - 4:00 PM | Ionad Cultúrtha, Baile Mhúirne, Co. Chorcaí

Tuesday 31 Mar - 7:30 PM | Music Network at Freemasons' Hall, Molesworth Street, Dublin 2

Wednesday 1 Apr - 7:30 PM | Newry Chamber Music at Warrenpoint Town Hall

Thursday 2 Apr - 7:30 PM | Jerome Hynes Theatre, National Opera House, Wexford