Cailroe Album Launch – John Dwyer Compositions
Irish Music and Dance in London
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Expected runtime:
| Doors | 7.30pm |
|---|---|
| Event starts | 8.00pm |
| Interval | 8.50pm |
| Second half | 9.10pm |
| Event ends | 10.00pm |
‘Cailroe’ is a significant new venture of previously unknown works written by the highly acclaimed Irish Traditional composer and musician, John Dwyer. Hear it live for the first time, performed by a powerhouse lineup of celebrated folk musicians.
John was the eldest son of a family of nine including four well known brothers, Finbarr, Michael and Richard, who were also accomplished composers and musicians. The Dwyer family played a significant role in preserving and enriching Irish Traditional music.
John passed away in 2020 leaving a wealth of unfinished work which his daughter Karen has collated and arranged for this album. John’s compositions will be familiar to those who have heard his 2012 CD, The Dursey Sound.
Cailroe centres around the theme of family and we are delighted to bring together celebrated musician friends and families in sharing John’s love for melody, song and dance. John’s work celebrates the beauty and the unrestrained wildness of the Beara peninsula. It is also a celebration of the many generations of musicians who have passed on the tradition over the years. Cailroe pays homage to all the families, who continue to pass on the rich culture of Irish traditional music to the next generation.
Use the discount code IMDLU18 for £7 Under 18 tickets.
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Food & Drink
Rotunda Bar & Restaurant
Rotunda, situated on the ground floor of Kings Place, offers a unique dining and drinking experience alongside Regent’s Canal. The concert bar in the venue foyer will also be open for select events.
Green & Fortune Café
Recently re-furbished and now open with a new look, the Green & Fortune Café is open for selected concerts. Serving hot and cold food and drinks, including sandwiches, salads, soup, stew and a pie of the day, alongside a choice of cakes made by the on-site bakery team. See here for selected concert dates and standard opening hours.
Reviews:
‘Dwyer was known for his subtle and discerning fiddle-playing and for his compositions. In 2010, he and his brother Finbarr were jointly awarded the TG4 Gradam Ceoil composer award.’ The Journal of Music Ireland
‘Modest and unassuming, the eldest son in a family of noted musicians from Caolrua, between Eyeries and Ardgroom on the Beara peninsula, was the recipient of many accolades during his lifetime, not least the 2010 TG4 Gradam Ceoil composer award. The greatest honour of all, though, is that his compositions have become part of the musical tradition from which he came.’ Irish Examiner