Bang on a Can All-Stars
Sat, 29 Feb
|The Studio, National Concert Hall
Freely crossing the boundaries between classical, jazz, rock, world and experimental music, this amplified ensemble has consistently forged a category-defying identity
Where and When
29 Feb 2020, 21:00 – 22:00
The Studio, National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 2, Ireland
About the Event
Tickets €10 BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE
Julia Wolfe Believing
David Lang sunray (Irish Premiere)
Philip Glass Closing (Irish Premiere)
Steve Martland Horses of Instruction (Irish Premiere)
Formed in 1992, the Bang on a Can All-Stars are recognized worldwide for their ultra-dynamic live performances and recordings of today’s most innovative music. Freely crossing the boundaries between classical, jazz, rock, world and experimental music, this six-member amplified ensemble has consistently forged a category-defying identity. With a massive repertoire of works written specifically for the group's distinctive instrumentation and style of performance, the All-Stars have become a genre in their own right. Performing each year throughout the U.S. and internationally, the group’s celebrated projects include their landmark recording of Brian Eno’s ambient classic Music for Airports, as well as live performances with Philip Glass, Meredith Monk, Don Byron, Iva Bittova, Thurston Moore, and others. Current and recent project highlights include the world premiere…