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     peter ward Member Username: Peter_ward Post Number: 8 Registered: 06-2005 |
I read some great things about this show on this board when it was performed in Sydney last year and hoped that someday it would come to Ireland..it is now...some people on here might be interested, tickets go on sale this morning An eclectic all-star line-up of performers has been announced for a unique and joyous celebration honouring the legendary poet and singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival, in what is arguably the concert event of the year with a staggering line-up of talent. Hal Willner's Came So Far For Beauty - An Evening of Leonard Cohen Songs will take place on October 4th at the Point, featuring: Antony, Laurie Anderson, Perla Batalla, Steven Bernstein, Rob Burger, Charlie Burnham, Nick Cave, Julie Christensen, Jarvis Cocker, David Coulter, Don Falzone, Gavin Friday, The Handsome Family, Robin Holcomb, Briggan Krauss, Maxim Moston, Beth Orton, Lou Reed, Chris Spedding, Teddy Thompson, Kenny Wollesen With two novels and poetry volumes already published, Leonard Cohen's 1968 debut album saw the birth of a new voice of downbeat 60's Americans. His hold on contemporary culture has remained undiminished ever since. Now in this unique concert event, an exceptional collection of musical giants celebrate the singular genius of this seminal 60s icon. Hall Willner, one of the world's most visionary and original music producers, curates the programme of brilliant arrangements of Cohen classics. At turns jazz, rock, folk, electronica, blues and ballads, each star performer brings their distinctive musical personality to some of the finest songs of the past 50 years. With a host of singers and musicians performing the best songs from Cohen's total canon - Came So Far for Beauty is nothing less than musical heaven. "send shivers down the spine" - The Guardian "floors the crowd" - The Age | ||
| Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 392 Registered: 05-2005 |
Don't miss it people. And buy tickets now. It will sell out in no time. Tickets in Sydney (where there were three shows in the Opera House) were going for $1000 (600 euro) towards the end. |