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The Chieftains: Irish Music Legends at the Kennedy Center

(2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566)
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Full Price:
$69.00
Our Price:
$41.50*
5.0 by 4 members
For over half a century, The Chieftains have been delighting audiences around the globe with their infectious brand of traditional Irish folk music. Still led by multi-instrumentalist and founder Paddy Moloney, the multiple Grammy Award-winning band has collaborated with everyone from Pavarotti to Madonna, and is largely credited with bringing Irish music to a worldwide audience. Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, The Chieftains perform timeless Gaelic classics and rollicking original compositions in this crowd-pleasing concert. For the second part of the evening, they will be joined by the National Symphony Orchestra for a selection of Irish suites and traditional numbers. Please see the full event description for detailed program information.

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The last date listed for The Chieftains was Saturday March 16, 2013 / 8:00pm.

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Krzysztof Urbanski Conducts the NSO, With Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet

Full Price:
$59.00
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It's always a treat to see the National Symphony Orchestra, and for these performances maestro Krzysztof Urbanski alternates between programs featuring concerti by Macmillan and Saint-Saëns. Celebrated pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, who plays with "classical refinement and cool beauty" (The New York Times) adds his touch to both. Hailed as one of the best pianists in the world, Thibaudet is sought-after by today's foremost orchestras, festivals, conductors and collaborative musicians for his virtuosity and charisma. You'll also be treated to works by Grieg and Lutoslawski. Learn More

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5.0
attended Mar 18 2013

We really enjoyed the Chieftains. Great music, and a special treat over St. Patty's weekend. The music is alot of fun, really upbeat. This will sound awful, but we would have actually preferred them without the NSO--adding the orchestra really toned everything down for awhile.

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More Information About The Chieftains

Website

http://www.kennedy-center.org/events/?event=NNPSD

Description

NSO Pops: The Chieftains: Lucky You
Emil de Cou, conductor

You might call it the luck of the Irish, but The Chieftains know it takes a workman's discipline and a tradesman's skill to make great music and stage a spectacular show for more than 40 years. And lucky you, this legendary Irish folk band is bringing their Grammy-winning hits and their troupe of musical friends to the NSO Pops just in time for St. Patrick's Day! With a strong Celtic heritage and a pinch of good cheer, The Chieftains are here to paint the town green. Please Note: The NSO does not perform in the first part of the program. 

Program:
 Part One 
TBA: Selections announced from the Stage (performed by The Chieftains and guest artists only) 

Part Two 
Anderson: "The Wearing of the Green" from Irish Suite 
Composite: Chieftains 2013 
—The Long Journey Home (Paddy Moloney, arr. Brian Keane, Fiachra Trench) 
—Galician Overture (Moloney) 
—Did You Ever Go A-Courtin', Uncle Joe? (Moloney) 
—An Dró 
—Lullaby for the Dead (Moloney-Graham, arr. Joe Csibi) 
—Planxty Mozart (Moloney) 
—March to Battle (Moloney, arr. Jocelyn Morlock) 
—March of the King of Laois (Moloney, arr. Paul Frost) 

Performance Timing: Part One - 30 min.; Intermission - 15 min.; Part Two - 73 min.

About the Ticket Supplier: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, located on 17 acres overlooking the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., is America's living memorial to President Kennedy as well as the nation's busiest arts facility, presenting more than 2,000 performances each year. The Center is home to seven theaters: the Concert Hall, the Opera House, the Eisenhower Theater, the Family Theater, the Terrace Theater, the Theater Lab, and the Terrace Gallery. In addition, as part of the Kennedy Center's Performing Arts for Everyone outreach program, free performances take place each evening at 6 p.m. on the Millennium Stage. In addition to offering annual series of the National Symphony Orchestra, theater, ballet, dance, chamber music, jazz, and performances for young audiences, the Kennedy Center presents festivals celebrating the arts and culture of countries and regions around the world. Recent festivals include African Odyssey, AmericArtes, Festival of China, and JAPAN: culture + hyperculture.