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  • The Spoons Murder by Con Ó Drisceoil. Performed by Anne and Niamh Buckley
    Anne and Niamh Buckley sing the grisly murder ballad 'The Spoons Murder' in front of a live audience at Marino Library on Culture Night, 20 September 2013.
    The Spoons Murder is a grisly murder ballad written by an extraordinary Cork man, Con "Fada" Ó Drisceoil. Con is a singer, songwriter and accordian player and member of The Four Star Trio. Con's humourous songs and ballads are published in Spoons Murder and other mysteries which also features a CD (2006).
    If you'd like to hear more, good listeners are always welcome at An Góilín, Traditional Singer's Club based in The Teacher's Club, Parnell Square, Dublin.
    7 min
  • Two Sisters performed by Anne and Niamh Buckley
    Anne and Niamh Buckley sing Child Ballad number 10, 'The Two Sisters', in front of a live audience at Marino Library on Culture Night, 20 September 2013.
    The Two Sisters is Child Ballad number 10. The Child Ballads are a collection of 305 traditional songs collected by Francis James Child in the 19th century. They were originally published as Popular English and Scottish Ballads between 1882 and 1898.
    If you'd like to hear more, good listeners are always welcome at An Góilín, Traditional Singer's Club based in The Teacher's Club, Parnell Square, Dublin.
    5 min
  • Allegro. Symphony No. 3 in G
    From 2011 to 2013 the Orchestra of St Cecilia performed the first three series of Haydn symphonies (18 concerts and 54 symphonies)at the Newman University Church, St Stephen's Green, Dublin, a building possessing splendid acoustics and architectural magnificence.
    The Orchestra of St Cecilia was formed in January 1995. Drawn from the finest of Dublin’s professional musicians, it has a notable reputation for the excellent quality of its performances.
    The Orchestra of St Cecilia was formed in January 1995. Drawn from the finest of Dublin’s professional musicians, it has a notable reputation for the excellent quality of its performances.
    Conducted by Proinnsías Ó Duinn
    Lindsay Armstrong, Manager/Artistic Director
    1st Violins
    Therésè Timony - leader symphonies 36 & 71
    Margaret Burns - leader symphonies 3, 4 & 39
    Sylvia Roberts
    Anita Vedres
    Sebastian Liebig
    Clodagh Vedres
    2nd Violins
    Dara O’Connell
    Melanie Briggs
    Elena Quinn
    Jenny Burns
    Violas
    Elizabeth Csibi
    Lisa Quinn
    Cellos
    Niall O’Loughlin
    Claire Fitch
    Moya O’Grady
    Bass
    Aura Stone
    Harpsichord
    Gillian Smith
    Rachel Factor
    Flute
    Madeleine Staunton
    Oboes
    Patricia Corcoran
    Jenny Magee
    Bassoons
    John Hearne
    Horns
    Andre Cavanagh
    Tom Briggs
    Fearghal O Ceallacháin
    Declan McCarthy
    The Orchestra of St Cecilia Collection was kindly donated to Dublin City Library & Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street in 2016.
    4 min
  • Andante moderato. Symphony No. 3 in G
    From 2011 to 2013 the Orchestra of St Cecilia performed the first three series of Haydn symphonies (18 concerts and 54 symphonies)at the Newman University Church, St Stephen's Green, Dublin, a building possessing splendid acoustics and architectural magnificence.
    The Orchestra of St Cecilia was formed in January 1995. Drawn from the finest of Dublin’s professional musicians, it has a notable reputation for the excellent quality of its performances.
    The Orchestra of St Cecilia was formed in January 1995. Drawn from the finest of Dublin’s professional musicians, it has a notable reputation for the excellent quality of its performances.
    Conducted by Proinnsías Ó Duinn
    Lindsay Armstrong, Manager/Artistic Director
    1st Violins
    Therésè Timony - leader symphonies 36 & 71
    Margaret Burns - leader symphonies 3, 4 & 39
    Sylvia Roberts
    Anita Vedres
    Sebastian Liebig
    Clodagh Vedres
    2nd Violins
    Dara O’Connell
    Melanie Briggs
    Elena Quinn
    Jenny Burns
    Violas
    Elizabeth Csibi
    Lisa Quinn
    Cellos
    Niall O’Loughlin
    Claire Fitch
    Moya O’Grady
    Bass
    Aura Stone
    Harpsichord
    Gillian Smith
    Rachel Factor
    Flute
    Madeleine Staunton
    Oboes
    Patricia Corcoran
    Jenny Magee
    Bassoons
    John Hearne
    Horns
    Andre Cavanagh
    Tom Briggs
    Fearghal O Ceallacháin
    Declan McCarthy
    The Orchestra of St Cecilia Collection was kindly donated to Dublin City Library & Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street in 2016.
    6 min
  • Menuet. Symphony No. 3 in G
    From 2011 to 2013 the Orchestra of St Cecilia performed the first three series of Haydn symphonies (18 concerts and 54 symphonies)at the Newman University Church, St Stephen's Green, Dublin, a building possessing splendid acoustics and architectural magnificence.
    The Orchestra of St Cecilia was formed in January 1995. Drawn from the finest of Dublin’s professional musicians, it has a notable reputation for the excellent quality of its performances.
    The Orchestra of St Cecilia was formed in January 1995. Drawn from the finest of Dublin’s professional musicians, it has a notable reputation for the excellent quality of its performances.
    Conducted by Proinnsías Ó Duinn
    Lindsay Armstrong, Manager/Artistic Director
    1st Violins
    Therésè Timony - leader symphonies 36 & 71
    Margaret Burns - leader symphonies 3, 4 & 39
    Sylvia Roberts
    Anita Vedres
    Sebastian Liebig
    Clodagh Vedres
    2nd Violins
    Dara O’Connell
    Melanie Briggs
    Elena Quinn
    Jenny Burns
    Violas
    Elizabeth Csibi
    Lisa Quinn
    Cellos
    Niall O’Loughlin
    Claire Fitch
    Moya O’Grady
    Bass
    Aura Stone
    Harpsichord
    Gillian Smith
    Rachel Factor
    Flute
    Madeleine Staunton
    Oboes
    Patricia Corcoran
    Jenny Magee
    Bassoons
    John Hearne
    Horns
    Andre Cavanagh
    Tom Briggs
    Fearghal O Ceallacháin
    Declan McCarthy
    The Orchestra of St Cecilia Collection was kindly donated to Dublin City Library & Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street in 2016.
    4 min
  • Finale Presto. Symphony No. 3 in G
    From 2011 to 2013 the Orchestra of St Cecilia performed the first three series of Haydn symphonies (18 concerts and 54 symphonies)at the Newman University Church, St Stephen's Green, Dublin, a building possessing splendid acoustics and architectural magnificence.
    The Orchestra of St Cecilia was formed in January 1995. Drawn from the finest of Dublin’s professional musicians, it has a notable reputation for the excellent quality of its performances.
    The Orchestra of St Cecilia was formed in January 1995. Drawn from the finest of Dublin’s professional musicians, it has a notable reputation for the excellent quality of its performances.
    Conducted by Proinnsías Ó Duinn
    Lindsay Armstrong, Manager/Artistic Director
    1st Violins
    Therésè Timony - leader symphonies 36 & 71
    Margaret Burns - leader symphonies 3, 4 & 39
    Sylvia Roberts
    Anita Vedres
    Sebastian Liebig
    Clodagh Vedres
    2nd Violins
    Dara O’Connell
    Melanie Briggs
    Elena Quinn
    Jenny Burns
    Violas
    Elizabeth Csibi
    Lisa Quinn
    Cellos
    Niall O’Loughlin
    Claire Fitch
    Moya O’Grady
    Bass
    Aura Stone
    Harpsichord
    Gillian Smith
    Rachel Factor
    Flute
    Madeleine Staunton
    Oboes
    Patricia Corcoran
    Jenny Magee
    Bassoons
    John Hearne
    Horns
    Andre Cavanagh
    Tom Briggs
    Fearghal O Ceallacháin
    Declan McCarthy
    The Orchestra of St Cecilia Collection was kindly donated to Dublin City Library & Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street in 2016.
    3 min
  • Vivace. Symphony No. 36 in E flat
    From 2011 to 2013 the Orchestra of St Cecilia performed the first three series of Haydn symphonies (18 concerts and 54 symphonies)at the Newman University Church, St Stephen's Green, Dublin, a building possessing splendid acoustics and architectural magnificence.
    The Orchestra of St Cecilia was formed in January 1995. Drawn from the finest of Dublin’s professional musicians, it has a notable reputation for the excellent quality of its performances.
    The Orchestra of St Cecilia was formed in January 1995. Drawn from the finest of Dublin’s professional musicians, it has a notable reputation for the excellent quality of its performances.
    Conducted by Proinnsías Ó Duinn
    Lindsay Armstrong, Manager/Artistic Director
    1st Violins
    Therésè Timony - leader symphonies 36 & 71
    Margaret Burns - leader symphonies 3, 4 & 39
    Sylvia Roberts
    Anita Vedres
    Sebastian Liebig
    Clodagh Vedres
    2nd Violins
    Dara O’Connell
    Melanie Briggs
    Elena Quinn
    Jenny Burns
    Violas
    Elizabeth Csibi
    Lisa Quinn
    Cellos
    Niall O’Loughlin
    Claire Fitch
    Moya O’Grady
    Bass
    Aura Stone
    Harpsichord
    Gillian Smith
    Rachel Factor
    Flute
    Madeleine Staunton
    Oboes
    Patricia Corcoran
    Jenny Magee
    Bassoons
    John Hearne
    Horns
    Andre Cavanagh
    Tom Briggs
    Fearghal O Ceallacháin
    Declan McCarthy
    The Orchestra of St Cecilia Collection was kindly donated to Dublin City Library & Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street in 2016.
    6 min
  • Adagio. Symphony No. 36 in E flat
    From 2011 to 2013 the Orchestra of St Cecilia performed the first three series of Haydn symphonies (18 concerts and 54 symphonies)at the Newman University Church, St Stephen's Green, Dublin, a building possessing splendid acoustics and architectural magnificence.
    The Orchestra of St Cecilia was formed in January 1995. Drawn from the finest of Dublin’s professional musicians, it has a notable reputation for the excellent quality of its performances.
    The Orchestra of St Cecilia was formed in January 1995. Drawn from the finest of Dublin’s professional musicians, it has a notable reputation for the excellent quality of its performances.
    Conducted by Proinnsías Ó Duinn
    Lindsay Armstrong, Manager/Artistic Director
    1st Violins
    Therésè Timony - leader symphonies 36 & 71
    Margaret Burns - leader symphonies 3, 4 & 39
    Sylvia Roberts
    Anita Vedres
    Sebastian Liebig
    Clodagh Vedres
    2nd Violins
    Dara O’Connell
    Melanie Briggs
    Elena Quinn
    Jenny Burns
    Violas
    Elizabeth Csibi
    Lisa Quinn
    Cellos
    Niall O’Loughlin
    Claire Fitch
    Moya O’Grady
    Bass
    Aura Stone
    Harpsichord
    Gillian Smith
    Rachel Factor
    Flute
    Madeleine Staunton
    Oboes
    Patricia Corcoran
    Jenny Magee
    Bassoons
    John Hearne
    Horns
    Andre Cavanagh
    Tom Briggs
    Fearghal O Ceallacháin
    Declan McCarthy
    The Orchestra of St Cecilia Collection was kindly donated to Dublin City Library & Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street in 2016.
    6 min
  • Menuetto. Symphony No. 36 in E flat
    From 2011 to 2013 the Orchestra of St Cecilia performed the first three series of Haydn symphonies (18 concerts and 54 symphonies)at the Newman University Church, St Stephen's Green, Dublin, a building possessing splendid acoustics and architectural magnificence.
    The Orchestra of St Cecilia was formed in January 1995. Drawn from the finest of Dublin’s professional musicians, it has a notable reputation for the excellent quality of its performances.
    The Orchestra of St Cecilia was formed in January 1995. Drawn from the finest of Dublin’s professional musicians, it has a notable reputation for the excellent quality of its performances.
    Conducted by Proinnsías Ó Duinn
    Lindsay Armstrong, Manager/Artistic Director
    1st Violins
    Therésè Timony - leader symphonies 36 & 71
    Margaret Burns - leader symphonies 3, 4 & 39
    Sylvia Roberts
    Anita Vedres
    Sebastian Liebig
    Clodagh Vedres
    2nd Violins
    Dara O’Connell
    Melanie Briggs
    Elena Quinn
    Jenny Burns
    Violas
    Elizabeth Csibi
    Lisa Quinn
    Cellos
    Niall O’Loughlin
    Claire Fitch
    Moya O’Grady
    Bass
    Aura Stone
    Harpsichord
    Gillian Smith
    Rachel Factor
    Flute
    Madeleine Staunton
    Oboes
    Patricia Corcoran
    Jenny Magee
    Bassoons
    John Hearne
    Horns
    Andre Cavanagh
    Tom Briggs
    Fearghal O Ceallacháin
    Declan McCarthy
    The Orchestra of St Cecilia Collection was kindly donated to Dublin City Library & Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street in 2016.
    4 min
  • Allegro. Symphony No. 36 in E flat
    From 2011 to 2013 the Orchestra of St Cecilia performed the first three series of Haydn symphonies (18 concerts and 54 symphonies)at the Newman University Church, St Stephen's Green, Dublin, a building possessing splendid acoustics and architectural magnificence.
    The Orchestra of St Cecilia was formed in January 1995. Drawn from the finest of Dublin’s professional musicians, it has a notable reputation for the excellent quality of its performances.
    The Orchestra of St Cecilia was formed in January 1995. Drawn from the finest of Dublin’s professional musicians, it has a notable reputation for the excellent quality of its performances.
    Conducted by Proinnsías Ó Duinn
    Lindsay Armstrong, Manager/Artistic Director
    1st Violins
    Therésè Timony - leader symphonies 36 & 71
    Margaret Burns - leader symphonies 3, 4 & 39
    Sylvia Roberts
    Anita Vedres
    Sebastian Liebig
    Clodagh Vedres
    2nd Violins
    Dara O’Connell
    Melanie Briggs
    Elena Quinn
    Jenny Burns
    Violas
    Elizabeth Csibi
    Lisa Quinn
    Cellos
    Niall O’Loughlin
    Claire Fitch
    Moya O’Grady
    Bass
    Aura Stone
    Harpsichord
    Gillian Smith
    Rachel Factor
    Flute
    Madeleine Staunton
    Oboes
    Patricia Corcoran
    Jenny Magee
    Bassoons
    John Hearne
    Horns
    Andre Cavanagh
    Tom Briggs
    Fearghal O Ceallacháin
    Declan McCarthy
    The Orchestra of St Cecilia Collection was kindly donated to Dublin City Library & Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street in 2016.
    4 min

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