The Arts House

Brendan Garde chatted to Elmarie Mawe about the second concert in the Cork Orchestral Society Concert Series for 2021, which features Brendan himself on violin and Gary Beecher on piano. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year has taught us a lot about kindness. And we discovered our own resilience. our Creators all over the world kept creating and inspiring us. Mary Greene chatted to Elmarie about the new single from Greenshine "Sweet as Honey Heart". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Newly appointed Artistic Director of the Everyman Theatre, Sophie Motley, chatted to Elmarie Mawe about making this wonderful collection of 9 Cork plays available for the month of March online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon talks with curator Michael Waldron about East Coast Light 1  (1973) by Sean Scully. It is an example of hard-edge painting, which is characterised by sharp transitions between colours achieved using tape and spray paint. Consisting of a grid of layered bands, this work blends aspects of the artist’s background in graphic design and construction with the influence of Moroccan text...

You don’t need anyone to tell you that singing is good for the soul. There are hundreds of choirs all over the county who are trying to do things online right now. And so many of them began with no clue at all this time last year how to work a camera or synchronise the recordings sent in from home. And then there are the workplace choirs. Having a workplace choir does so much for bonding and teamw...

Can’t have an audience? No problem. Can’t be on stage together? No problem. Can’t even perhaps be in the room together? Well, we’ll figure it out. But with 22 Degree students about to embark on their professional lives, the first thing to sort was what material they could work with, that would still be fresh, relevant and challenging. So Regina Crowley told Elmarie Mawe all about getting ready for...

This was the final part of a five week conversation between Conor Tallon and series writer director Paddy Shea about the Great Loves of Ireland....Scealta Gra na hEireann...the sixth and final instalment following the extraordinary life and adventures of Grace O Malley...or Grainne Ni Mhaille and Richard 'the iron' Bourke...a tale of piracy, profiteering and politics that led to a mutual meeting o...

This week marks a historical landmark....as Conor Tallon found out from Crawford art gallery curator Michael Waldron The Widow (Mrs. Terence MacSwiney, Lady Mayoress of Cork 1920)  by John Lavery is a remarkably stark portrait. Only the face and neck of its subject emerge from the background and dark clothing. Her parted red lips, brimming eyes, and flesh described in light and shadow convey...

Conor Tallon spoke to Michael Waldron about Spring being in the air! To mark  Imbolc  or St Brigid’s Day, we’re embracing a sense of joy and renewal with this WORK OF THE WEEK! The first day of February is the traditional beginning of spring in Ireland and finds us halfway between the winter solstice and spring equinox.  Festival Scene  (c.1960) by Sylvia Cooke-Collis may not s...

From Classical piano with David Syme to an old score from Julie et Julia, and from an original score from Jimmy Brockie, to a snippet of punk from Big Boy Foolish, music was once again full of variety in this hour on The Arts House with Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon. And yet again there was a second packed hour of guests. From the Queen of the Coal Quay, Karry Barry, being brought to life with Mar...

Music from David Syme, Rubyhorse, The Last of the Mohicans and some Japanese Zen interspersed an hour with news of the latest audio plays from the Everyman Theatre with Naoimi Daly, What's Happening in Nano Nagle Place for Frederick Douglass Week with Cork rapper Junior, a look at this week's Work of the Week in the Crawford Gallery online with Michael Waldron, and a catch-up with some good news f...

A brand new university deserves a big fanfare, and what better way to do it than with a full orchestra! The RTE Concert Orchestra, no less. Daniel Murphy composed a stunning work to mark the new era in MTU. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In these times of national stress ,this week Conor Tallon spoke of a work that was hard to take in at first...but gently helping him along and explaining it's context and healing power was Michael Waldron the curator of the exhibition it was part of. Small in scale,  Woman with Koebnersing Psoriasis  (2003) by Cecily Brennan is a deceptively simple, yet intimate work. The artist employs...

We're following the wonderful documentary series of Great Irish Love Stories being screened each Wednesday night on TG4, created by Cork's Bó Media. Conor Tallon spoke to Director Paddy O Shea about the love story between Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill and Airt Uí Laoghaire, which is remembered in the stunning Caoineadh, or Lament which Eibhlín composed over her dead husband's body, and which is studied...

Whether you were a colleague, a friend or a fan, Cara O Sullivan left an indelible mark on all our lives and our hearts. Her death this week was such a deep sadness for many around the world, but nowhere more than her beloved Cork. Tributes have been paid to her all week and we couldn't let today pass without marking her wonderful connections. Cara was a guest on the show countless times over the...

Here's the 2nd hour of this week's Arts House from January 24th which will pass the time nicely on your walk! Sea Shanties, music from mighty Irish Female Songwriters Emma Langford and Aoibheann Carey-Phillpot, Writing news and workshops from Sarah Webb. Love Stories from Paddy O Shea and Scéalta Grá na h'Éireann on TG4 and more. All with Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon guiding you along. Hosted on...

This is such a fascinating series on TG4 to start 2021, and it's been a treat having Paddy O' Shea on each week to chat about the great Irish love stories which were affected by and had an impact on Irish History. This week's episode on Wednesday is the story of Oscar Wilde and Alfred Douglas, or Bosie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writing for children? Illustrating books for children? How do you get started and where do you break into the business? West Cork Literary Festival have teamed up with Sarah Webb and a host of experts in the industry to give this Webinar on Saturday January 30th via West Cork Music. Sarah had all the details when chatting to Elmarie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's work is an intriguing piece of sculpture which Elmarie was sure had been dug up in some archaeological find. It looks like a puzzle of a piece from an estate of years gone by, that would have you guessing as to what on earth it was used for! But as Conor discovered when talking to Michael Waldron........things aren't always what they seem. The 1980s continues to surprise us!! Hosted on...

How exciting to see fresh impetus being given to Graffiti Theatre's early years programme, Beag, for babies and toddlers! George Hanover chatted to Elmarie to get an overview of what the programme involve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What away to start a job in the middle of a Global Pandemic! Sophie Motley takes over the reins as Artistic Director in Cork's Everyman Theatre. She had her first chat with Elmarie this Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new year, a new single and a new video! Being in Lockdown in London isn't going to stop the versatile and talented actor, singer and performer that is Cork's JD Kelleher and he chatted to Elmarie on Sunday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a start to 2021! The Cork Orchestral Society has a series of 6 new concerts all available free, and each available for one month, as Chairman Tom Crowley explained when he spoke to Elmarie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Starcamp went centre stage when tens of thousands of households around the country clicked onto Starcamp dot ie… and discovered magical and amazing courses and resources for children and parents available free every day…to find out more Conor Tallon spoke with Starcamp’s founder Aideen O Grady… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Take a walk and let Elmarie and Conor pass the journey with you as they look at arts activity in Cork this week. JD Kelleher is now in London and has just released a new single. Paddy O Shea chats about a fascinating new series on TG4 about famous Irish love stories, and Aiden O Grady could definitely be Ireland's new Minister for Fun as she is behind free stage camps for children in Lockdown. Hos...