Ennio Morricone @ Kilmainham, July 28th

Squelchy · 23-03-2013 1:28pm #1

"Tickets priced from EU79.50 for this fully seated intimate outdoor concert will go on sale at 9.00am Wednesday April 3rd"

I think so, yes.

ponceprhea · 23-03-2013 2:27pm

Saw him play in belfast in 2008. It was amazing

CiaranK · 23-03-2013 4:35pm

I'd say this could be very interesting. Pricey though

Antar Bolaeisk · 25-03-2013 12:45am

€80 is a bit pricey (have tickemaster to lump their tax onto that as well?) and also, an outdoor concert, in Ireland, probably not the best of ideas despite how much I'd love to go and see this.

readytosnap · 25-03-2013 2:48am

will these be sold through ticketmaster?

I MUST get 3 tickets I Must I tells ya.

nothing on TM or Morricones site?

Antar Bolaeisk · 25-03-2013 10:34am

On sale April 3rd from ticketmaster I believe.

Mec-a-nic · 25-03-2013 12:00pm

ponceprhea wrote: »

Saw him play in belfast in 2008. It was amazing

I too was there, at the second night, it was fantastic. I'm surprised that this is being held outdoors, as it can't compare favourably with the acoustically designed Waterfront Hall in Belfast.

This was the sound quality 5 years ago:

conor56 · 25-03-2013 12:26pm

Thanks for the clip Mec-a-nic

Was trying to make up my mind on the investment, your clip convinced me.

implausible · 26-03-2013 5:25pm

Yeah, thanks for that. That's the sister's birthday present sorted and I couldn't possibly let her go unaccompanied...

I wonder is he bringing the whole kit and caboodle over for just one gig i.e. will there be a second (indoor) one? Leonard Cohen played Kilmainham there a few years back and he has an orchestra. I wonder what the sound like was at that.

Cazale · 27-03-2013 3:42am

Its a 97 piece orchestra and a 100+ choir so I don't think its pricey when you consider that. I'm just hoping it doesn't rain!

corm500 · 27-03-2013 9:31am

It's Ireland. Of course it won't rain

yosser hughes · 27-03-2013 9:35am

Having a concert like this outdoors is ridiculous. The acoustics will be non-existent. Especially if you're in the "cheap" seats.
edit: I'm a big fan of Morricone but the fact that this is outdoors puts me off going tbh.

scudzilla · 27-03-2013 10:34am

Mec-a-nic wrote: »

I too was there, at the second night, it was fantastic. I'm surprised that this is being held outdoors, as it can't compare favourably with the acoustically designed Waterfront Hall in Belfast.

This was the sound quality 5 years ago:

Wonder if Metallica will come on after he plays this

ponceprhea · 27-03-2013 3:23pm

yosser hughes wrote: »

Having a concert like this outdoors is ridiculous. The acoustics will be non-existent. Especially if you're in the "cheap" seats.
edit: I'm a big fan of Morricone but the fact that this is outdoors puts me off going tbh.

I agree about the acoustics. When he played in belfast the acoustics of the waterfront added to the performance. The subtle details of the choir and orchestra will be lost outside especially if it is windy.

Mec-a-nic · 27-03-2013 4:58pm

ponceprhea wrote: »

I agree about the acoustics. When he played in belfast the acoustics of the waterfront added to the performance. The subtle details of the choir and orchestra will be lost outside especially if it is windy.

Yep, here's another from the Belfast concert - I'm pretty sure that's a non-amplified oboe from 40metres, I don't know how they could do this outdoors.

If I have to experience Morricone outdoors, then it'll be in this place, the Roman Arena in Verona Italy - and top tickets are same price as Dublin
http://www.eventiverona.it/scheda.asp?Id=442.
I've been rained out of concerts there before, but it'll be warmer than Dublin.

JohnFalstaff · 27-03-2013 5:30pm

ponceprhea wrote: »

I agree about the acoustics. When he played in belfast the acoustics of the waterfront added to the performance. The subtle details of the choir and orchestra will be lost outside especially if it is windy.

The Morricone concert that gets played on Sky Arts from time to time was performed live outdoors in Saint Mark's Square in Venice and was by all accounts an amazing live experience.

Does anyone know if this Dublin concert will be held in the courtyard in the Royal Hospital - which would be acoustically similar to St Mark's I'd imagine - or will it be out where Leonard Cohen played I wonder?

ponceprhea · 28-03-2013 1:37pm

JohnFalstaff wrote: »

The Morricone concert that gets played on Sky Arts from time to time was performed live outdoors in Saint Mark's Square in Venice and was by all accounts an amazing live experience.

Does anyone know if this Dublin concert will be held in the courtyard in the Royal Hospital - which would be acoustically similar to St Mark's I'd imagine - or will it be out where Leonard Cohen played I wonder?

Hope your right but that concert would have been recorded using specialised equipment so it sounded great on tv, like glastonbury for instance.

There is no way you would hear the string section as you should when you are outdoors. It would be almost impossible to acoustically treat the kilmainham arena without it being covered on all sides.(ie indoors).

Saying that, it will be an incredible experience anyhow

Firstaidkitfan · 28-03-2013 10:00pm

Hi Everyone...

I am looking for seats at this concert, the best I can get .... this is a must see as far as I am concerned ... I love his music! I would really appreciate your advice on how I can get tickets or a good seats as I guess the lines will be busy when they open on Ticketmaster on 3rd April!

Many thanks!

JohnFalstaff · 03-04-2013 9:13am

Got two tickets this morning, that's the wedding anniversary sorted!

From the venue layout on the Ticketmaster site it looks like the concert will be held in the courtyard of the Royal Hospital. Here's hoping for fine weather come July

bigwormbundoran · 03-04-2013 9:21am

Got two myself, waiting now is the issue!

Squelchy · 03-04-2013 9:31am

Got two myself.
Of the cheapest.

letsbet · 03-04-2013 9:50am

Got tickets this morning. Can't wait, it'll be epic, even if it's raining!

Devineca · 03-04-2013 11:01am

Hi guys! So excited to be seeing Ennio play, can't believe he's making the trip to little old Dublin! Just wondering if anyone has been to the venue before? I've got tickets in block A1 BB, 25 - 26 and I'm wondering what the view will be like? The seating plan is a bit difficult to interpret so I'm not exactly sure where I am sitting.. I gather maybe its the back of block A1 which doesn't seem too far back

Do the rows go like AA - AZ and then start again at BA?

Firstaidkitfan · 03-04-2013 12:56pm

Not sure the layout of the place for a concert - I've got seats in A3, Row JJ so like you it would be great if someone could enlighten us!

Mec-a-nic · 03-04-2013 1:36pm

JohnFalstaff wrote: »

From the venue layout on the Ticketmaster site it looks like the concert will be held in the courtyard of the Royal Hospital. Here's hoping for fine weather come July

Looking at the seating plan - there are 97 rows x 112 seats ~ 10,000 people. There's no way that many could fit in the courtyard as it's 60m x 60m.

It will be outside the hospital building, in the field to the west just like the (annual) Leonard Cohen concerts.

AAAA-SSSS
AAA-ZZZ
AA-ZZ
A-Z
112 - - 1

ponceprhea · 03-04-2013 3:12pm

Got Row A.just right of the stage,couldn't believe my luck....

RasTa · 03-04-2013 5:53pm

I could care less about the view, the sound should be excellent from the cheap seats at the back

readytosnap · 03-04-2013 5:58pm

RasTa wrote: »

I could care less about the view, the sound should be excellent from the cheap seats at the back

85 euro aint cheap!! but having said that, any seat would be great me thinks

argentum · 03-04-2013 6:46pm

completely sold out now amazing

bigwormbundoran · 03-04-2013 7:40pm

argentum wrote: »

completely sold out now amazing

Jayzus! That certainly didnt take long.

Rabbit Heart · 03-04-2013 9:16pm

Was debating whether or not to go to this the last week or so because I'd be going alone. Didn't realise it would sell out so quick. Now I'm raging I didn't get a ticket!!

Squelchy · 04-04-2013 8:44am

It's not sold out yet.

eisenberg1 · 04-04-2013 4:24pm

I have not been before, got tickets for "block 5" . any good?
Afternoon gig as well, so maybe some of the ambience will be lost....

July in Ireland, fingers crossed:)

eisenberg1 · 08-04-2013 12:22pm

eisenberg1 wrote: »

I have not been before, got tickets for "block 5" . any good?
Afternoon gig as well, so maybe some of the ambience will be lost....

July in Ireland, fingers crossed:)

To be more specific, Block A5, AAA

Does anyone know if they are good? Bad?

Thanks

ponceprhea · 08-04-2013 4:54pm

eisenberg1 wrote: »

To be more specific, Block A5, AAA

Does anyone know if they are good? Bad?

Thanks

here is the seating plan

eisenberg1 · 08-04-2013 5:12pm

thanks ponceprhea.

Yeah, I was able to look at the seating plan, and they seem fairly good seats (on the plan) but was hoping someone who had actully been there before could give some first hand info on that seating area.

Also, one would assume umbrellas are banned?

dh0011 · 09-04-2013 2:13am

sickened that i only heard today Ennio Morricone is coming to dublin. It is sold out. If anyone has a ticket and it turns out they cant go please PM me and I will gladly take the ticket off your hands

RalphOC12 · 09-04-2013 4:06am

dh0011 wrote: »

sickened that i only heard today Ennio Morricone is coming to dublin. It is sold out. If anyone has a ticket and it turns out they cant go please PM me and I will gladly take the ticket off your hands

same here. gutted. Don't know how I'll manage to find a ticket now. :mad:

ghostdancer · 16-04-2013 10:08am

2nd date added, Saturday July 27th:
http://www.phantom.ie/page/190.195/2312/0/News---Ennio-Morricone-adds-second-IMMA-show

letsbet · 16-04-2013 10:15am

Amazing how that site described him as a six-time oscar winner!

RalphOC12 · 16-04-2013 10:50am

ghostdancer wrote: »

2nd date added, Saturday July 27th:
http://www.phantom.ie/page/190.195/2312/0/News---Ennio-Morricone-adds-second-IMMA-show

Amazing news this morning, thank you.

http://www.ticketmaster.ie/Ennio-Morricone-tickets/artist/947910?tm_link=tm_homeA_news1

dh0011 · 16-04-2013 11:17am

thanks lads

Mec-a-nic · 26-04-2013 3:41pm

letsbet wrote: »

Amazing how that site described him as a six-time oscar winner!

Pah, he was only nominated six times for an Oscar over the past 30 years of work... :rolleyes:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001553/awards

letsbet · 28-04-2013 9:16pm

Mec-a-nic wrote: »

Pah, he was only nominated six times for an Oscar over the past 30 years of work... :rolleyes:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001553/awards

Yeah, I know!

Am a bit surprised that the second date hasn't sold out yet.

grohlisagod · 12-05-2013 1:53am

Anyone know if the second date is definitely sold out yet? I just had a look on Ticketmaster and it looked like they were gone.

mary mcgarry · 19-07-2013 3:02pm

First time using this forum - my husband and I (sounds quite regal) are travelling from Limerick to the concert and are trying to organise public transport - any idea how long Ennio usually plays for ? - it would be handy info - to organise the return journey.

horseburger · 19-07-2013 11:15pm

mary mcgarry wrote: »

First time using this forum - my husband and I (sounds quite regal) are travelling from Limerick to the concert and are trying to organise public transport - any idea how long Ennio usually plays for ? - it would be handy info - to organise the return journey.

hi

JJ Kavanagh Coaches run services to and from Dublin and Limerick during the day and night, with the last bus from Dublin airport at 12.30am

This bus picks up at the Convention Centre at 00.43am and George's Quay at 00.47am

http://jjkavanagh.ie/images/events/Limerick-Dublin%20FEB%202012.pdf

They also have service seven nights a week from Dublin to Limerick

They run a bus at 1am from Arthurs Quay in Limerick, near the Tourist Office to Dublin Airport and also at 4am from Arthurs Quay in Limerick which drops off in Dublin City Centre at Eden Quay and then on to the airport

zac8 · 20-07-2013 12:22am

Anyone know what time the concert starts?

MfMan · 22-07-2013 12:11pm

According to Marty Whelan, the gates open (on Saturday at any rate) at 5.30pm. The man himself is supposed to be on stage at 8.30pm and the concert will be preceded by a screening of Cinema Paradiso on the big screens. Bliss!

I have one ticket for Sunday evening but would be willing to swap for Saturday evening if anyone's interested? (Don't know the seat off hand but it's not too bad.)

Schnooks · 22-07-2013 10:12pm

MfMan wrote: »

According to Marty Whelan, the gates open (on Saturday at any rate) at 5.30pm. The man himself is supposed to be on stage at 8.30pm and the concert will be preceded by a screening of Cinema Paradiso on the big screens. Bliss!

I have one ticket for Sunday evening but would be willing to swap for Saturday evening if anyone's interested? (Don't know the seat off hand but it's not too bad.)

Are you sure of the time onstage? Travelling from Cork, so need to plan accordingly. Thanks in advance for the info.

Wow cannot believe it is almost time, I cannot WAIT for this concert of a lifetime!!

mary mcgarry · 23-07-2013 10:24am

Me again - thanks for the info on JJ Kavanagh bus etc. Still trying to gauge if this concert on Sunday will be 2 or 3 hrs - don't want to miss any of it necessarily to get bus/train home.
Anyone - that has seen him in Concert before - can you advise - concert duration ????

Ennio Morricone @ Kilmainham, July 28th

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