Past Productions
About
A concert show-case exploring the origins of contemporary Irish storytelling through dramatic scenes and music.
The music ensemble will include a Rock band, small orchestra, choir, solo harp, and solo uileann pipes.
The acting talent on show will include Caroline Morahan, Alan Smyth, Kevin Marron, Rachel Rath, Jenn McGuirk, Nigel Lysaght, Glenn Keogh, Kevin Ryan, Johnny O’Callaghan Lisa Dobbyn & Neill Fleming.
With musical collaborations also by, Hannah Crowley, Mairead MacMullan, Carly Smithson, Chloë Agnew, Dermot Kiernan, Bren Holmes, Triona O’Neill, Alan Milligan (Yelpy), Laurel Irene & Laude Choir
The concert will also include A tribute to Sinead O'Connor, Shane McGowan and Christy Dignam.
It will be directed by Kirsten Sheridan and Madison Cole Garfinkle,
This gathering of enlightened souls, promises to be a spectacular cultural event set to captivate Los Angeles in May as part of IrelandWeek.
Curated by the renowned composer Eímear Noone, the event is a celebration of every facet and genre of Irish life, showcasing the rich tapestry of the country's arts and culture.
Eímear Noone, who made history as the first woman to conduct the orchestra at The Oscars, brings her expertise and passion to curate an unforgettable evening.
The Programme
In Media Vita
Written by Michael McGlynn
Performed by Dermot Kiernan & Laude Choir with percussion by Mark Alfred
Night in November
Written by Marie Jones
Directed by Tim Redmond
Performed by Alan Smyth
R Father
Written by Hannah Crowley, Emily Shearman, Eloise Kelsey & Elliott Marchent.
Performed by Hannah Crowley
Ulysses
Written by James Joyce
Performed by Kevin Ryan & Johnny O'Callaghan
The Aerial
Written by Peter Sheridan
Performed by Glenn Keogh
Gravity
Written by Yelpy
Performed by Yelpy & Laude Choir
Nora and Jim
Written by Nora Connolly
Directed by Ronan Wilmot
Performed by Lisa Dobbyn & Johnny O’Callaghan
Til The End
Written & Performed by Triona O'Neill
The Plough and the Stars
Written by Sean O’Casey
Performed by Jenn McGuirk
Blood Upon the Snow
Written by Hozier & Bear McCreary
Performed by Hannah Crowley, Dermot Kiernan & Laude Choir
Interval
Shard
Written by Stewart Roche
Directed by Alan Smyth
Performed by Neill Fleming
Metamorphic
Written and Orchestrated by Eímear Noone
Lyric by Maureen Grady
Performed by Laurel Irene
The Beginning of Something
Written by Kirsten Sheridan
Performed by Nigel Lysaght
GloriaL
Written by Bren Holmes
Performed by Bren Holmes & Laude Choir
Gammy
Written by Kate Finegan
Performed by Caroline Morahan
The Thing About You
Written and Arranged by Joshua Spacht
Orchestrated by Joshua Spacht and Thomas Grassi
Performed by Chloë Agnew
(w)Rath
Words and Music by Eímear Noone and Wallis Bird
Orchestrated and Arranged by Eímear Noone and Nathanael Tronerud
Performed by Chloë Agnew
Lilian Bland & The MayFly
Written by Rachel Rath
Performed by Rachel Rath & Kevin Marron
Thank You
Written by Sinead O'Connor
Performed by Mairead Mac Mullen & Eímear Noone
Legends Never Die
Written by Against The Current
Arranged by Eímear Noone
Performed by Carly Smithson
The Artists
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Glen Keogh
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Chloe Agnew
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Carly Smithson
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Hannah Crowley
Artist
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Alan Smyth
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Kevin Marron
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Johnny O'Callaghan
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Lisa Dobbyn
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Rachel Rath
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Jenn McGuirk
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Kevin Ryan
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NigeL Lysaght
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Dermot Kiernan
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Bren HOLMES
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Caroline Morahan
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Mairead Mac Mullan
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Neill Fleming
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Triona O'Neill
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Alan Milligan (YELPY)
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Laurel Irene
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Laude Choir
tHe Venue
first congregational church of los angeles
First Congregational Church of Los Angeles is a progressive, positive, and open church with a strong arts and music culture. The Church welcomes and celebrates those of all faith traditions, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
First Congregational Church of Los Angeles was founded in 1867 and is the oldest Protestant church in continuous service in Los Angeles. The present cathedral style building is the church's fifth home and was completed in 1932. It was designed by Los Angeles architects James E. and David C. Allison in the gothic revival style and built of reinforced concrete. The construction was very forward-looking for its day. Imbedded in the concrete are over 500 tons of steel bars.
The entire structure, including Shatto Chapel and the Seaver Building, encompasses an area of 157,000 square feet. At its apex is a massive tower, which rises to a height of 157 feet. Its design is reminiscent of the tower of Oxford University's Magdalen College.
This venue has enjoyed a long history of musical excellence. The Great Organs at First Church, with over 18,000 speaking pipes, is one of the largest pipe organs in the world.