The Arts House

How joyful to have a delicious series of Mozart concerts to look forward to this Easter! Recorded in the stunning setting of Triskel Christchuch, Dr Fionnuala Moynihan spoke to Elmarie about what they've chosen for the weekend. Tickets from Triskel Arts Centre will be valid from Friday April 2nd to Monday April 5th. A sublime way to relax! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

The 2021 is kinda important, because since Covid struck last year, there's been a steady stream of concerts and music from Carrigaline. You can still see all the old past concerts on YouTube, but this Easter Sunday there's a new Concert for Hope raising money for Cork ARC, and Elmarie is passionate about it this year as this is also the week she starts Radiotherapy herself. She chatted to Concert...

I adore the work of Miro, and was so delighted to see Conor Tallon was chatting to Dr Michael Waldron of the Crawford Gallery about a work by Miro this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork Community Art Link never fail to surprise and delight us, and even though we can't line the streets to see their creations, the creations ARE READY! Until we are allowed gather in crowds again, the creation for St Patrick's Day will be available online. William Frode de la Foret told Elmarie what to expect, and taught her something new! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

With another new single, Fiona Kennedy is on a writing roll, and topped the iTunes Charts on Thursday when she released her new single. A Gospel / Country vibe wasn't initially how she'd described it, but who cares about labels when people simply enjoy her music!! She had a chat with Elmarie about the single and recording for St Patrick's Day in LA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Charting the history and stories of Cork, Emma Bowell and Eddie Noonan of Frameworks Films have the most incredible archive of material going back over 21 years. Conor Tallon sat down for a chat about the Sunbeam Factory in Cork, and the memories they captured in this documentary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lots again to keep you going for the week ahead - especially with news of what's happening in Cork for St Patrick's and the build-up. We also had a chat with William Frode de la Foret from Cork Community ArtLink. Fiona Kennedy introduced her new single. And Conor Tallon continues the series looking at the archives of Frameworks Films with directors Eddie Noonan and Emma Bowell. A little tribute fo...

A special project commissioned for St Patrick's Day was the impetus for Elmarie to chat to Dr Jessie Cawley about Creative Tradition in Cork and their work with Music Generation Cork City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Féachann Elmarie ar a rogha is fear léi ar TG4, le h'aghaidh Lá Fhéile Pádraig. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hour 1 of the The Arts House on March 14th, celebrating the build-up to St Patrick's Day, and festival components in Cork. This hour featured new music from Laura Mulcahy, written for a movie about the death of Lucy Sands. We also had a chat with Dr Jessie Cawley of Creative Tradition. Conor Tallon had a look a the the papers and a chat with Dr Michael Waldron of the Crawford Gallery. We had snipp...

The Ballad of Lucy Sands is a new release from Laura Mulcahy. Telling the tale of the murder of a girl of 16 years of age, 140 years ago, Laura was commissioned to write music for the film which tells Lucy's story. How much have things changed for women since then? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Margaret Clarke,  The Foundling , c.1925, The Foundling  (c.1925) by Margaret Clarke is an intriguing painting that perhaps prompts more questions than it does answers, not least in terms of representation. Depicting a white woman cradling a black baby, it is likely a study for the artist’s  Bath Time at the Crèche . The larger subject painting (127 x 101 cm), which is in the collec...

One of the things we miss most about live performance is sharing it with people who have similar interests to our own. Ordinarily, lots of people make friends through the arts. But now with concerts streamed at home, there's no chance to widen your circle or meet like-minded people to share these experiences with. Cork Cultural Companions aims to change that, by bringing people with a love of the...

Eddie Noonan and Emma Bowell established Frameworks Films 21 years ago. Recording and amassing the most incredible archive of Cork's history and social stories over that time, they joined Conor Tallon for the first look back at the superb collection of material they feel privileged to curate. This week they looked back at the first project they worked on, with the people of Blackpool years ago. Ho...

The entire entertainment and arts industry ground to a halt on March 12th 2020. A year on, Coughlan's Live are keeping the flame alight with a highlight's concert streamed online from gigs recorded in a tiny window between Lockdowns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite Lockdown, Kanturk Arts Festival is still supporting artists. Here's a clip from the current exhibition by artist Jessica Barron. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A live concert, streamed privately to your home, and the only other audience members are those you invite! The ultimate gift of creating an experience where your friends and family from anywhere in the world are the Virtual Audience for a concert just for you. Stunning music from Celtic Tenors Matthew Gilsenan and acclaimed violinist Vladimir Jablocov and guests. Matthew had the details for Elmari...

The internationally renowned pianist David Syme made national headlines last year, when he was in danger of having to sell his beloved Steinway Grand Piano to raise money when all concert tours were cancelled. The piano was saved and David is now streaming concerts from his house near Castletownbere. The next concert is streaming live from his home for St Patrick's Weekend. Elmarie caught up with...

Tá Seachtain na Gaeilge buailte linn agus gach bliain, bíonn gach éinne ag caint faoi Pheig. Cad a cheapann tusa fúithi? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sensational Clare Sands spoke to Elmarie Mawe this week about her new Year-Long project of macaronic songs, thie first of which is a superb sea-shanty with Susan O Neill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon and Michael Waldron astnt Curator at the Crawford Art Gallery are...Talking heads this week! It’s artist James Barry’s 215th anniversary, so we’ve dedicated this WORK OF THE WEEK to him! The remarkable career of ‘great historical painter’ James Barry (1741-1806) took him from his native Cork to Dublin, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, and finally London. His life in the British cap...

Jim O Mahony lectures in science in Munster Technological University. He's also a superb pianist, in demand for piano bar appearances in Cork's top hotels where he creates the ambience you never want to leave. In Lockdown he began broadcasting live gigs from home, and Elmarie spoke to him to see what's on the cards for 2021, as well as delve into his love of Frank Sinatra. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Artist Deirdre Frost graduated with acclaim from the Crawford College of Art and Design and in her first solo show at the Lavit, explored Biophilia. She spoke to Elmarie Mawe about the exhibition and the philosophy inspiring her art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finding a Voice is a festival in its 4th year, celebrating the work of female composers. Elmarie Mawe spoke to Róisín Maher, festival founder, about this year's programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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