Rolling Programme

Hard Rain Ensemble: The Shape of a Square – Philip Glass at 90

Hard Rain Ensemble: The Shape of a Square – Philip Glass at 90

Rosemary St. Church

Friday 8 January, 8.00pm

£15.00/£12.00

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The Shape of a Square celebrates Irish / US connections, marking the 90th Birthday of one of the world’s most significant composers, Philip Glass.

Within this atmospheric programme we explore his solo and chamber works, and his influence on younger generations, such as Irish composer Dave Flynn celebrating his 50th year.

Acclaimed by the New York Times for the “power and grittiness” of his music, Dave Flynn draws on minimalism, jazz, Irish traditional music and a kaleidoscopic range of other influences, and has been critically praised in the Boston Globe, Washington Post and The Times (UK).

This 2025/26 season has been extremely busy for Hard Rain, including events in London’s Southbank Centre, Warsaw Autumn Festival, a Chilean concert tour as well as multiple events closer to home including New Music Dublin, Belfast International Arts Festival, Sonorities Festival, Young at Art and Sound of Belfast.

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Rolling Programme

Laura Veirs + special guest Karl Blau

Laura Veirs + special guest Karl Blau

The Black Box

Thursday 24 September, 8.00pm

James McMurtry with Special Guest Betty Soo

In association with The Real Music Club

James McMurtry with Special Guest Betty Soo

Rosemary Street Church

Thursday 1 October, 8.00pm

Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me

Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me

The Beanbag Cinema

Thursday 8 October, 8.00pm

Hard Rain Ensemble: The Shape of a Square – Philip Glass at 90

Hard Rain Ensemble: The Shape of a Square – Philip Glass at 90

Rosemary St. Church

Friday 8 January, 8.00pm

The Music of Aretha Franklin feat. Soul Pilgrims and Lisa Grand

Right On Promotions and CQAF present

The Music of Aretha Franklin feat. Soul Pilgrims and Lisa Grand

The Empire Music Hall

Friday 29 January, 8.00pm

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