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The vision of the Irish Georgian Society is to conserve, protect and foster a keen interest and a respect for Ireland’s architectural heritage and decorative arts. These aims are achieved through its scholarly and conservation education programmes, through its support of conservation projects and planning issues, and vitally, through its members and their activities.

Monday Rush Hour Concerts at the City Assembly House

10.05.2018

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DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama returns to its first home in the City Assembly House in South William Street, to perform in the beautiful newly restored Knight Of Glin Exhibition Room at the Irish Georgian Society. On 15th October 1890, the Dublin Municipal School of Music opened its doors at the Assembly Rooms in William Street.  Today, DIT Conservatory provides high quality, performance-based arts education encompassing a vibrant Junior Conservatory, third-level degree programmes and the Research Foundation for Music in Ireland. 

Monday 30th April, 6pm
Georgian String Quartet
Inana Garis (violin 1), Anna Mc Kenna (violin 2), Dionne Timms (viola), Peadar Ó Loinsigh (cello)
Performing Dvořák’s String Quartet No.12 ‘American’ and Haydn’s String Quartet, Op.33 No.2 ‘The Joke’ 

Monday 14th May, 6pm
DIT Harps perform classical and Irish traditional music in solo and ensemble contexts.

Monday 21st May, 6pm
Cue Saxophone Quartet
Ryan Hargadon (soprano), Robert Finegan (alto), Sean Kenny (tenor) and Stephen O’Brien (baritone)
The Cue Saxophone Quartet perform a unique and exciting selection of pieces from 20th and 21st centuries, including works by Jean Françaix, Jun Nagao and Joby Talbot. 

These concerts are free to the public to attend.