The Song of The Trees
Town Hall Theatre
Tuesday 21st to Friday 24th May
Little John Nee, narrator
Neil Martin, cello
The show will be approximately 45 minutes long. Suitable for audiences aged 8 upwards.
SCHOOL SHOWS:
| Tuesday 21 May | 12:00 |
| Thursday 23 May | 12:00 |
| Friday 24 May | 10:00 |
| Friday 24 May | 12:00 |
PUBLIC SHOW:
| Wednesday 22 May | 18:00 |
Directed by Marc Mac Lochlainn.
In his dusty workshop the cello maker seeks the voice inside the wood as he carefully carves the timber. He patiently plies his tools sharing magical stories of his ancient craft with his musician friend. Ebony from Africa, maple from Romania and pine from the hills of Italy, each piece of wood carries the song of its home. His friend shares music from each land as they both search for the song of the trees
The Song of the Trees is a new and original performance piece combining live music and storytelling directed by Marc MacLochlainn who devised the piece with the performers, celebrated cellist Neil Martin and the legendary Little John Nee. Original score composed by Neil Martin.
This is a co-production between Branar and Music for Galway commissioned for Cellissimo.
Branar and Music for Galway wish to thank the pupils from Merlin Woods Primary School, Scoil Chroí Íosa, Cong National School and Scoil Naomh Caomháin for their input in exploring the theme Home/Baile during the development of this piece, and luthier Youenn Botherol for introducing us to his work and workshop.
SUPPORTED BY THE AIB COMMUNITY FUND
TICKETS:
SCHOOL SHOWS:
€6 per child, accompanying teachers are free
School bookings contact: info@musicforgalway.ie | 091 705962
PUBLIC SHOW:
Buy Tickets for the public show on Wednesday at 6pm
