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John Kelly in the November–December issue of JMI

The November–December issue of JMI is out now! In the latest issue of JMI, Toner Quinn talks to broadcaster John Kelly. In a revealing interview about music and radio, Kelly, presenter of the JK Ensemble, states, 'I am not interested in radio as an anaesthetic.'

Also in this issue, Michael Cronin on the need for long term thinking in the current economic climate; Ciarán Carson on the possibility of anything in traditional music; Kevin Stevens attends jazz festivals in Ireland and France; Peter Rosser on culture in Belfast; Toner Quinn on repetition in traditional music; An interview with fiddle player Ciarán Ó Maonaigh; Plus CD and live reviews; a two-month guide to concerts and sesssions, all the latest news from the music scene, and much, much more...

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The English clarinettist Jonathan Sage begins a tour of Ireland this week, taking in concerts in Dublin (5 November), Limerick (6 November), Galway (7 November), Cork (11 November) and Dundalk (12 November). Sage will be performing a varied programme, including new works by Irish composers and music with electronics. The programme will also feature the bassett clarinet, the instrument for which Mozart wrote his Clarinet Concerto. JMI has two tickets to give away to each performance. To enter, email competition_at_thejmi_dot_com with your name, phone number and preferred date. For more information on the concerts, visit www.ergodos.ie

Guinness Jazz Festival Awards

Cork's Guinness Jazz Festival has announced the winners of its 2008 awards as follows: Jazz Legend Award – Lee Konizt; Personality of the Festival – Steve Turre; Rising Star Award – Miguel Zenon; Jazz in Europe Award – Martial Solal; Irish Jazz Award – Seán Óg McErlaine; Best New Band – Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey.

Raising Your Voice

The Arts Council has published a new report on choral singing in Ireland. Entitled Raising Your Voice: Towards a policy for the development of choral music in Ireland, the report has discoved that there are more than 10,000 people singing in over 400 groups across Ireland. The report found people of all generations engaging in choral singing and a strong volunteer spirit. The Arts Council plans to adopt a new strategic approach to develop the practice of choral singing in the country based on the findings of the report. Strategies will include prioritising the professional development of conductors and singers, developing a choral resource organisation, publishing and recording choral music and encouraging the commissioning of new work. Visit www.artscouncil.ie 

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Gig Guide

Antrim

7.11.08 Ulster Orchestra, Kenneth Montgomery (cond.) & Juian Bliss (clarinet); Britten, Weber, Tavener, Hindemith; Waterfront Hall, Belfast, Co. Antrim; 7:45pm; £23.50/8

Clare

4.11.08 Quartet New Generation: Hannah Pape (recorder), Andrea Guttmann (recorder), Heide Schwarz (recorder), Susanne Fröhlich (recorder); Dowland, Moravec, de Rore, Blecharz, Scheidt, Bach, Ovsepyan, Bruckner, Meijering; Glór Centre, Ennis, Co. Clare; 8:00pm; €15/12/6
8.11.08 Andy Irvine; Minogue's Bar, Tulla, Co. Clare; 9:00pm; €20

Cork

3.11.08 Manu Katche; Cork Opera House, Emmet Place, Cork, Co. Cork; 8:00pm; €31/26
4.11.08 Tosca; Puccini; Cork Opera House, Emmet Place, Cork, Co. Cork; 8:00pm; €56/36
6.11.08 Quartet New Generation: Hannah Pape (recorder), Andrea Guttmann (recorder), Heide Schwarz (recorder), Susanne Fröhlich (recorder); Dowland, Moravec, de Rore, Blecharz, Scheidt, Bach, Ovsepyan, Bruckner, Meijering; Triskel Arts Centre, Cork, Co. Cork; 8:00pm; €18/16
6.11.08 Ger Wolfe; De Barra's, Clonakilty, Co. Cork; 9:00pm; €10
6.11.08 Carmen; Bizet; Cork Opera House, Emmet Place, Cork, Co. Cork; 8:00pm; €56/36
7.11.08 Maria McGarry (piano); Bach, Messiaen, Granados, Bartok, Stockhausen, Liszt/Wagner ; St. James' Church, Mallow, Co. Cork; 8:00pm; €15/12 (www.musicnetwork.ie)
7.11.08 Jack L; Cork Opera House, Emmet Place, Cork, Co. Cork; 8:00pm; €33.50/28.50
7.11.08 Ioana Petcu-Colan (violin), Michael McHale (piano); Brahms, Beethoven, Pärt; Bantry House, Bantry, Co. Cork; 8:00pm; €20/10
10.11.08 Stet Lab: Franziska Schroeder (saxophones) & Han-earl Park (guitar); The Roundy, Cornmarket Street, Cork, Co. Cork; 8:30pm; €10/5 (www.busterandfriends.com/stet)
10.11.08 Stet Lab: Franziska Schroeder, The Real-Time Company (for the Ad-HocAssociation) Of; The Roundy, Cornmarket Street, Cork, Co. Cork; 9:00pm; €10/5 (www.busterandfriends.com/stet)

Dublin

5.11.08 CMC Salon Series: Mary Dullea (piano); Lyons, Mawhinney, Bennett, Walshe; Goethe-Institut, 37 Merrion Square, Dublin 2; 6:30pm; Free admission (www.cmc.ie)
5.11.08 Jonathan Sage (clarinet); Sholdice, Schlepper-Connolly, Stockhausen, Ziporyn, Nangle, Carter, Smith, Feery; St Bartholomew's Church, Clyde Road, Dublin 4; 8:00pm; €12/10 (www.ergodos.ie)
6.11.08 The Bree Harris Band; JJ Smyth's, 12 Aungier Street, Dublin 2
6.11.08 Stuart Agnew; Séamus Ennis Centre, The Naul, Co. Dublin; 7:30pm
6.11.08 Ulster Orchestra, Kenneth Montgomery (cond.) & Juian Bliss (clarinet); Britten, Weber, Tavener, Hindemith; National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2; 8:00pm; €35/10
6.11.08 Maria Tecce; Draíocht Arts Centre, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15; 8:15pm; €18/16
7.11.08 Pierre-André Valade (cond.) & Freddy Kempf (piano); Dutilleux, Ravel, Franck; National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2; 8:00pm; €35/10 (www.rte.ie/performinggroups)
7.11.08 Jane Hughes (cello), Katarzyna Moscicka (piano); Couperin, Lutoslawski, Shostakovich; National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2; 1:00pm; €15/10
8.11.08 Saturday Night Live; JJ Smyth's, 12 Aungier Street, Dublin 2; 9:00pm; €10
8.11.08 O'Carolan's Dream: Karin Leitner, Anne Marie O’Farrell; Draíocht Arts Centre, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15; 8:15pm; €18/16
8.11.08 Oxjam: Keith Burke, Tony Vaughan, Keith Farrell, Colm Tracey; Skerries Sailing Club, Skerries; 8:30pm
9.11.08 Pendulum: Tommy Halferty Trio; JJ Smyth's, 12 Aungier Street, Dublin 2; 9:00pm; €10
9.11.08 Sundays at Noon: Florian Kitt (cello) & Rita Medjimorec (piano); Schumann, Payne, Prokofiev; Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square, Dublin 1; 12:00pm; Free admission
9.11.08 Frances Black; Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire; 8:00pm; €30/27.50

Galway

6.11.08 Maxim Rysanov (viola), Katya Apekisheva (piano), Kristine Blaumane (cello); Brahms, Bach; Aula Maxima (Galway), NUI Galway, Co. Galway; 8:00pm; €20/16/6 (www.musicforgalway.ie)
7.11.08 Jonathan Sage (clarinet); Sholdice, Schlepper-Connolly, Stockhausen, Ziporyn, Nangle, Carter, Smith, Feery; Nun's Island Theatre, Nun's Island, Galway, Co. Galway; 8:00pm; €12/10 (www.ergodos.ie)

Kerry

4.11.08 Maria McGarry (piano); Bach, Messiaen, Granados, Bartok, Stockhausen, Liszt/Wagner ; St. John's Theatre, Listowel, Co. Kerry; 8:00pm; €15/12 (www.musicnetwork.ie)

Kilkenny

9.11.08 Andrew Zolinsky (piano); Scarlatti, Chin, Debussy, Liszt ; Castalia Hall, Ballytobin, Callan, Co. Kilkenny; 4:00pm

Limerick

4.11.08 Limerick Jazz: Manu Katche; Dolans Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick, Co. Limerick
6.11.08 Jonathan Sage (clarinet); Sholdice, Schlepper-Connolly, Stockhausen, Ziporyn, Nangle, Carter, Smith, Feery; Daghdha Space, St. John's Church, John's Square, Limerick, Co. Limerick; 8:00pm; €10 (www.ergodos.ie)

Westmeath

9.11.08 Organics Trio: Justin Carroll (organ), John Moriarty (guitar) & Kevin Brady (drums); Tuar Ard Arts Centre, Moate, Co. Westmeath; 8:00pm; €13/10 (www.organicsmusic.com)

Wicklow

8.11.08 Trihornophone: Bill Blackmore (trumpet), Seán Óg (alto saxophone), Kelan Walsh (baritone saxophone), Dennis Cassidy (drums, percussion); Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow; 8:30pm; €15/13 (www.musicnetwork.ie)

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