NCH Live Stream Series: Barry Douglas – Solo Piano.

Four concerts streamed live from the NCH stage starting Friday 29^th of May with celebrated Irish mezzo-soprano and star of the international opera stage Tara Erraught and pianist Dearbhla Collins performing Songs of Comfort & Hope. This will be followed by Bell X1 front man Paul Noonan (Friday June 5^th), acclaimed Irish folk singer/songwriter Lisa O'Neill (June 12^th) and renowned Irish pianist Barry Douglas (June 19^th). All concerts will be available worldwide to view on NCH YouTube channel (click on image above), Facebook and RTÉ.ie. Join the conversation on Twitter at 7.30pm before each concert where broadcaster John Kelly will take over the @NCH_Music account for live discussion. #NCHLIVE.

Barry Douglas has established a major international career since winning the Gold Medal at the 1986 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition, Moscow. As Artistic Director of Camerata Ireland and the Clandeboye Festival, he continues to celebrate his Irish heritage whilst also maintaining a busy international touring schedule.

“We, humanity have been jolted by this crisis, and we, artists and musicians must and will adapt, so as to keep art and creativity alive for our audiences. I am very excited to play a part in this wonderful project where NCH's space will continue to bring joy and inspiration to many of us.” – Barry Douglas.