Lunchtime Concert – Tonos

Tonos

Theatre 2, Irish World Academy.

This concert’s repertoire for voice, lute and early guitars features Winter-themed material dating the 16th–18th centuries including from the folk traditions of Ireland, France, Spain and England. Tonos (see www.tonos.ie) are known for their interpretations of Renaissance and Baroque music and comprise soprano Róisín O’Grady and early guitarist/lutenist Dr Eamon Sweeney. Róisín, a former member of The National Chamber Choir, is a teacher and a regular guest soloist with bodies such as the National Symphony Orchestra and Irish Baroque Orchestra. Eamon is a guitarist and teacher, recipient of many awards, a highly experienced workshop facilitator for groups such as the ARK Children’s Cultural Centre, Dublin City Council and Music Generation.