Kaleidoscope Night

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

Music for curious ears indeed! Think immersive sonic landscapes, and music old and new. An evening where diverse musical traditions and innovative compositions intertwine at the upcoming Kaleidoscope Night concert. The performance will take place on Wednesday 2nd April at our home Bello Bar where we will welcome back  the extraordinary talents of musicians Aisling Ennis (harp), Anna Cashell (violin), Lina Andonovska (flute), and Cello Croí (Annette Cleary and Sokol Koka, cello), along with Every Thing The Light Touches (keys and vocals).

Our rich and diverse program that spans genres will include a world premiere of the Australian/English composer Andrew Ford’s literary inspired Sad Steps for flute to the lively rhythms of Tico-Tico by Zephinha de Abreu for two celli! A second performance of  Sam Perkin’s new work for harp and violin Jardin Magique and music from Norwiegan composer Henning Kraggerud. Another Kaleidoscope Night of musical exploration.

Program Highlights: The concert will feature a blend of classical compositions and contemporary pieces, with works from globally recognized composers, as well as fresh, original creations. Some of the pieces to look forward to include:

• Andrew Ford – Sad Steps (2025, World Premiere)

• Dai Fujikura – Glacier (2010)

• Eve Beglarian – I Will Not Be Sad in This World (2008)

• Henning Kraggerud – Equinox Postludium 22 in E minor

• Henning Kraggerud – A little Piece for Peace

• Sam Perkin – Jardin Magique

Additionally, the concert will feature arrangements of iconic pieces such as Moon River by Henri Mancini ( all arranged by Annette Cleary and Sokol Koka), Tea for Two by Vincent Youmans, Danza de la Moza by Albero Ginastera, O Corta Jaca by Francesca Gonzaga, and a stunning rendition of Nothing Else Matters by Metallica, adding a contemporary twist to the classical mix. Audiences will also be treated to a special performance of Tico-Tico by Zephinha de Abreu.

And to top it all off, expect beautiful and original song from Danny Forde who goes by the moniker Every Thing the Light Touches.

Musicians:

Aisling Ennis (harp) & Anna Cashell (violin)

Lina Andonovska (flute)

Cello Croí (Annette Cleary cello & Sokol Koka cello)

Every Thing The Light Touches (keys  and vocals)

Full Programme:

Andrew Ford – Sad Steps (2025, World Premiere)

Dai Fujikura – Glacier (2010)

Eve Beglarian – I Will Not Be Sad in This World (2008)

Henning Kraggerud - Equinox Postludium 22 in E minor

Henning Kraggerud - A little Piece for Peace

Sam Perkin -Jardin Magique

Henri Mancini - Moon River - (arr. by Annette Cleary and Sokol Koka)

Vincent Youmans - Tea for Two

Albero Ginastera - Danza de la Moza

Francesca Gonzaga - O Corta Jaca

Metallica - Nothing Else Matters

Zephinha de Abreu - Tico-Tico

Danny Forde -  Original Song

About Kaleidoscope

About the Kaleidoscope Night music series - Now in its 15th 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 with SM management by Lina Andonovska, sound engineering by Adrian Hart and stage management and photography by Juraj Jablonka.