Kaleidoscope Night

Music For Curious Ears
Bello Bar
Doors 8pm Music at 8.30pm

Since its inception, Kaleidoscope Night has curated a space where the "unexpected" is the only constant and this month’s offering is no different blending rediscovered Irish Romanticism with global traditions and modern innovation.

A Program of Rediscovery and Global Resonance

The evening is anchored by a landmark cultural moment: the world premiere of Irish Romantic composer Mary Dickenson-Auner’s String Quartet No. 3, op. 23 "Londonderry Air". This performance offers a rare opportunity to hear a masterwork of Irish heritage that has long remained in the shadows.

In a striking contrast, Kaleidoscope Night is delighted to welcome the NCH Gamelan Gadhon for the very first time. This provides an intimate, up-close experience of Javanese traditional music, inviting the audience to immerse themselves in the hypnotic, metallic resonance of the Gamelan.

Celebrating 100 years since the release of F.W Murnau’s silent film masterpiece Faust, the Kaleidoscope Night audience will be treated to a sneak preview of an extract of the brand new score from Unshaped Form – Lioba Petrie (cello and vocals), Cameron Doyle (guitar) with special guests: Kaleidoscope  artist in residence Sam Perkin (keys) and Aisling Ennis (harp) with the acclaimed singer Iarla Ó’Lionáird. The film and new score will be presented in full at Phizzfest on 9th May with the generous support of the Goethe institute.

String Duo Erin Hennessey (violin) & Yseult Cooper Stockdale (cello) will present Scottish folk tunes interspersed with Bach inventions.

A brand new harp arrangement of “Mandala” by Irish composer Jonathan Nangle will be performed by Aisling Ennis.

Musicians :

Erin Hennessey (violin), Jamie Campbell (violin), Alex Koustas (viola), Yseult Cooper Stockdale (cello), Aisling Ennis (harp), Iarla Ó’Lionáird (voice), Sam Perkin (piano), Lioba Petrie (cello), Cameron Doyle (guitar), NCH Gamelan Gadhon - Dir. Peter Moran.

Evening Highlights

• World Premiere: Mary Dickenson-Auner’s String Quartet No. 3, op. 23.

• Cultural Immersion: Javanese traditional music performed by the NCH Gamelan Gadhon.

• Cinematic Preview: An exclusive sneak preview of a new live film score featuring very special guests.

• Modern Meets Traditional: A new arrangement of "Mandala" for Harp and effects by Irish composer Jonathan Nangle, alongside traditional tunes from Erin Hennessy and Yseult Cooper Stockdale.

"Kaleidoscope Night is about more than just music; it’s about the friction and beauty that happen when you put different sounds in the same room," says Lioba Petrie , Artistic Director. "

Event Details

·       Date: Wednesday, 6th May 2026

·       Venue: Bello Bar,  Dublin 8

·       Doors: 8:00 PM | Music: 8:30 PM

·       Tickets: https://buytickets.at/kscope2026/2176074

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Come and join us at our sister series on Sunday afternoon..

Killiney Sounds Music Series

Sunday, 26th April 2026 | 2.30pm| St Stephen’s Church Killiney.

Killiney Sounds Music Series, presenting an afternoon of exceptional artistry and virtuosity.

26th April 2026 – Ceol Ársa Cláirsí (Music of the Harpers) |Norma Winstone (voice) with Tommy Halferty (guitar)

A programme of Irish Harp Music of the 17th & 18th centuries brings together some of Ireland’s leading artists in the fields of Traditional, Classical, and Early Music and offers audiences a rich and immersive experience that combines music and history.

The project features works by Turlough O’Carolan, Thomas Connellan, and Ruairi

Dall Ó Catháin, performed on period and traditional instruments.

The performing ensemble comprises: Cormac Breatnach (susato whistles), Aisling Ennis (Irish harp), Malachy Robinson (viola da gamba), Eamon Sweeney (early guitars, bandora, lute).

This will be followed by “One of the Glories of contemporary Jazz”– Jazz Journal, legendary English vocalist Norma Winstone and her long-time collaborator and friend Tommy Halferty (guitar)and key figure in the Dublin jazz scene Derek Whyte (bass).

Event Details 26th April 2026
📍 Venue: St Stephen’s Church, Killiney
🕝 Time: 2.30pm
🎟 Tickets: €15
🔗 Booking: killineyvillage.ie/events or https://tinyurl.com/e3j7xhcj

Killiney Sounds Music Series continues its mission to bring high-quality, accessible live music to the local community, showcasing outstanding performers in an intimate and welcoming setting. This event is in partnership with Killiney Village Residence Assoc and Kaleidoscope Night music series and made possible with generous support from DLR Coco.

Tickets are also available on the door , light refreshment is included in your ticket and the chats are free!

Kaleidoscope Night Music Series

Wednesday 6th May 2026

Bello Bar

8pm doors/ 8.30pm music 

Tickets €18, Early Bird €15

Student Rate €5 from Kaleidoscopenight.ie

Ticket Link for Bello Bar: https://buytickets.at/kscope2026/2176074

Killiney Sounds Music series

Sunday 26th April 2026

St Stephen’s Church

Tickets €15

Ticket Link for Killiney Sounds : https://tinyurl.com/e3j7xhcj

About Kaleidoscope

About the Kaleidoscope Night music series - Now in its 16th year the Kaleidoscope Night series presents classical and contemporary music alongside experimental, jazz and folk music in a unique, intimate and informal setting. A variety of music for the curious ear, the series boasts performances from the country’s top classical music performers and composers. The series is curated by cellist Lioba Petrie, Managed by Caterina Schembri , sound engineering by Adrian Hart and stage management and photography by Juraj Jablonka.