Ennio Morricone @ Kilmainham, July 28th

delbertgrady · 23-07-2013 3:05pm

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Ennio Morricone will take part in a public interview and Q&A on Sunday July 28th at the Light House Cinema, Smithfield. The Italian maestro will discuss his extraordinary career as a film composer and receive a Volta Award from Jameson Dublin International Film Festival in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to film.

Morricone’s first ever public interview in the Republic of Ireland is an unmissable opportunity to hear the composer discuss his astounding achievements with Sir Christopher Frayling, a British writer and critic who has written at length about the master’s work and is also the author of the definitive biography of Sergio Leone.

patmac · 23-07-2013 4:24pm

Anyone know about parking? The weather look ok from RTE's weather forcast
Friday and the weekend will remain fairly warm in most places, with light to moderate, mainly southeasterly winds; there will be a good deal of dry, bright weather each day but showers will occur from time to time, with Sunday likely to have the most frequent shower activity. The early days of next week will bring further showers or more prolonged spells of rain; it may be quite windy at times also and it will feel a good deal fresher.

hobo! · 24-07-2013 9:40am

mary mcgarry wrote: »

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 ????

I've seen him twice before and AFAIR it was roughly 2 hours if not less.

eisenberg1 · 24-07-2013 11:03am

Doors open at 4.30 I heard, does anyone know what time it actually starts?, rumours of Cinema Paradiso showing before concert...If Ennio comes on at 8.30, it should be over by 10.30 (there is a 10.45 curfew)

We are travelling a good distance and so trying to figure out if best to eat before concert? Hard to know what to do as nobody seems sure what is happening................If Ennio comes on at 5pm, it would be over 7.30, plenty of time for dinner etc

Can anyone clarify?

MfMan · 24-07-2013 11:34am

According to Lyric (and ticketmaster), doors opening at 5.30pm with Il Maestro taking stage at 8.30pm. Cinema Paradiso showing on big screens prior to concert.

sham69 · 24-07-2013 11:36am

From the promoters website:

5.30pm - Gates open. Food & refreshments available

7.45pm - Patrons asked to take their seats.
8.15pm-8.30pm - Ennio Morricone due on stage
10.45pm - Show will finish.

eisenberg1 · 24-07-2013 12:03pm

sham69 wrote: »

From the promoters website:

5.30pm - Gates open. Food & refreshments available

7.45pm - Patrons asked to take their seats.
8.15pm-8.30pm - Ennio Morricone due on stage
10.45pm - Show will finish.

Many thanks.....this info for Sat & Sun ?

horseburger · 24-07-2013 12:49pm

mary mcgarry wrote: »

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 ????

hi

you would have time to get out of the venue and get a LUAS back into town from Heuston Station after the gig, considering it ends at 10.45pm.

It takes about 10 minutes to walk briskly out of the venue and onto the road that leads to Heuston Station, so if you opted for the JJ Kavanagh coach to Limerick from the Convention Centre at 12.43am or Georges Quay at 12.45am, you'd have time to get it.

The only issue is that the LUAS would fill up real quick considering the crowd from the gig.

I'm not sure what time the last LUAS is from Heuston Station into Bus Aras, but there's usually taxis parked along Heuston Station anyway, if you missed the last LUAS into town.

sham69 · 24-07-2013 12:59pm

eisenberg1 wrote: »

Many thanks.....this info for Sat & Sun ?

I presume its the same for both nights.
If you go to pod website you will see it (they are the promoters)

The original Daithi Lacha · 25-07-2013 9:25pm

Does anyone know if there is a dress code for the concert? I've never been to an outdoor concert by composer so I'm not sure.

Buyingcar2012 · 26-07-2013 9:07am

Ive never been to a gig in Kilmainham before- Is the venue mostly grass? It probably will be muddy if it is.

argentum · 26-07-2013 9:39am

first of all there is no dress code..it's Ireland dress for 4 seasons in one day and you should be ok
The ground around the seating area is grass as is the food area but the seats themselves are normally on white plastic matting to even out the bumps.

The original Daithi Lacha · 26-07-2013 12:44pm

argentum wrote: »

first of all there is no dress code..it's Ireland dress for 4 seasons in one day and you should be ok
The ground around the seating area is grass as is the food area but the seats themselves are normally on white plastic matting to even out the bumps.

Thanks Argentum

patmac · 26-07-2013 4:21pm

What's the story with parking? Also not sure if I am going to Cinema Paridiso as I am not sure how it will play out in the sun also I am not sure if I could take all that Sax and Violins.

Bozo Skeleton · 27-07-2013 2:17am

I hope Cinema Paradiso, and the whole gig, plays out on a fine July evening. It's going to be incredible. I'm a bit apprehensive about what the weather will be like. Fingers crossed a thunder storm won't break, although the soundtrack to one could be awesome.

dilallio · 27-07-2013 9:59am

Does anyone know where I can park nearby?

Ticketmaster doesn't say much:

Parking
Parking is available at various locations close to Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Check back for updates over the coming weeks.

Mec-a-nic · 27-07-2013 9:56pm

Ennio Morricone plays Dublin

argentum · 28-07-2013 12:27am

Have to say that to me i left a little bit disappointed with the choice of music played.I know its not a greatest hits tour even though the posters listed a lot of music that just wasn't played.Gabriels oboe was just thrown in without even a pause for a round of applause.But for me, for him to play two pieces to finish the night that had already been played was unforgiveable.If he's managed to write the score for over 500 movies/tv shows the least he could do is not repeat 2 songs in less than 20 minutes.I could live with him walking off all the time at the end only to turn around and come back on but not the repeats.
I'm going again tomorrow hopefully he plays a different set like Bruce

Gun_Slinger · 28-07-2013 10:20am

Hi All, Heading to this tonight from down the country and was wondering did the concert start bang on 5:30 as noted on the tickets. I am finishing work late and will be hitting Dublin about 4:30 (I hope). Also, how was parking around the ground? Thanks a million for any info.

uberwolf · 28-07-2013 10:25am

Ticketmaster wrote:

Gates open 5.30pm
Food & refreshments available
6.00pm-8.00pm screening of the film ‘Cinema Paradiso’
8.15pm-8.30pm – Maestro Ennio Morricone due on stage
10.45pm – show ends

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ponceprhea · 28-07-2013 10:28am

Can you enter the grounds from any entrance as the one nearest the Hilton hotel is best for me?

zac8 · 28-07-2013 10:31am

argentum wrote: »

Have to say that to me i left a little bit disappointed with the choice of music played.I know its not a greatest hits tour even though the posters listed a lot of music that just wasn't played.Gabriels oboe was just thrown in without even a pause for a round of applause.But for me, for him to play two pieces to finish the night that had already been played was unforgiveable.If he's managed to write the score for over 500 movies/tv shows the least he could do is not repeat 2 songs in less than 20 minutes.I could live with him walking off all the time at the end only to turn around and come back on but not the repeats.
I'm going again tomorrow hopefully he plays a different set like Bruce

His encores nearly always feature pieces from the main setlist. No surprise there. Tonights setlist will be identical to last night I'd say. What popular pieces from the posters did he not play?

ponceprhea · 28-07-2013 10:35am

What was the sound quality like?

patmac · 28-07-2013 10:43am

argentum wrote: »

Have to say that to me i left a little bit disappointed with the choice of music played.I know its not a greatest hits tour even though the posters listed a lot of music that just wasn't played.Gabriels oboe was just thrown in without even a pause for a round of applause.But for me, for him to play two pieces to finish the night that had already been played was unforgiveable.If he's managed to write the score for over 500 movies/tv shows the least he could do is not repeat 2 songs in less than 20 minutes.I could live with him walking off all the time at the end only to turn around and come back on but not the repeats.
I'm going again tomorrow hopefully he plays a different set like Bruce

A bit harsh, I was there and thought it was a magnificent achievement arranging music for a 100 piece orchestra and a local choir that had not sung with him before. I dont know what you were expecting from a man at 84 years of age! Tonight will be the exact same except wetter, so bring a mac. We were to the left of the stage and initially I was dissapointed because of the sound of the generator, but that soon was forgotten when the sound levels on stage went up. A truly wonderful night, never to be forgotten. As for parking I parked around the corner from the main entrance and was in the local pub in Ballinasloe by 12! The film started around 6:15 and Ennio came on around 8:35 and finished after 4 encores at 10:30.

ponceprhea · 28-07-2013 10:56am

patmac wrote: »

A bit harsh, I was there and thought it was a magnificent achievement arranging music for a 100 piece orchestra and a local choir that had not sung with him before. I dont know what you were expecting from a man at 84 years of age! Tonight will be the exact same except wetter, so bring a mac. We were to the left of the stage and initially I was dissapointed because of the sound of the generator, but that soon was forgotten when the sound levels on stage went up. A truly wonderful night, never to be forgotten. As for parking I parked around the corner from the main entrance and was in the local pub in Ballinasloe by 12! The film started around 6:15 and Ennio came on around 8:35 and finished after 4 encores at 10:30.

Did you park near the Hilton hotel entrance or on military road?

chopser · 28-07-2013 11:04am

Does the orchestra do a live score of the film or is it just shown as normal?

uberwolf · 28-07-2013 11:11am

ponceprhea wrote: »

Can you enter the grounds from any entrance as the one nearest the Hilton hotel is best for me?

ticketmaster wrote:

Access to the concert venue is through the East Gate via Military Road only.

in fact here's their full email.

ticketmaster wrote:

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If you selected Box Office Collection, your tickets will be available for collection on the day of the concert. The Box Office will be open from 13:00 and will be located near the entrance to the IMMA Royal Hospital, Kilmainham.

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Event Information

ENNIO MORRICONE
Royal Hosptial Kilmainham, Dublin

Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 July 2013

Gates open 5.30pm
Food & refreshments available
6.00pm-8.00pm screening of the film ‘Cinema Paradiso’
8.15pm-8.30pm – Maestro Ennio Morricone due on stage
10.45pm – show ends

Advice to Patrons

•Note that admission is strictly by full ticket only. Please have your ticket available for inspection at main entrance to the venue.

•The concert takes place outdoors on the grounds (grass lawns) of the ROYAL HOSPITAL KILMAINHAM. It is a fully seated show. Attendees should dress appropriately for the weather and are advised to bring weatherproof clothing.

-Access to the concert venue is through the East Gate via Military Road only.

-Note there is no parking at the venue. Concert goers are advised to take public transport. Luas: Red Line to Hueston Station ,10 min walk via Military Road. Or Buses: No 68 or 79 from Aston Quay.

•Disabled Access/Facilities - Vehicles with a disability badge will be permitted to approach the concerts via Military Road or Bow Lane where they will be directed to the East Gate and from there to the Disabled Car Park. Accessible Sanitary facilities will be provided.

•Note that catering facilities are available

-No umbrellas in the seated auditorium

-Bags may be checked.

•Note that bar facilities are available; photo ID may be requested for sale of alcohol.

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•If patrons leave the venue they cannot be re-admitted.

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patmac · 28-07-2013 11:56am

ponceprhea wrote: »

Did you park near the Hilton hotel entrance or on military road?

Military Road turned left at four star Pizza

patmac · 28-07-2013 11:57am

chopser wrote: »

Does the orchestra do a live score of the film or is it just shown as normal?

No just showing the film on the big screen

Sanguine Fan · 28-07-2013 12:43pm

I bought a programme on Saturday and it includes a single set list for both nights. On Saturday, Morricone followed the set list exactly. As noted in some other posts, he repeated two of the items for his encores. This suggests to me that the Sunday concert will be identical.

I thought the concert was magnificent. I was familiar with about half the pieces played. The ones I did not know were brilliant and I intend to get the recordings asap. The orchestra and chorus were outstanding. I can understand that even a group of musicians as large as this one would have developed a tight ensemble having played this repertoire many times. However, I was particularly impressed with the Dublin Gospel Choir who blended in so well with the orchestra, even though they can't have had much time together for rehearsals. Individual musicians were superb and it's hard to single any of them out for particular praise. I must mention the soprano Susanna Rigacci though. She contributed her wordless vocals to some of the pieces, notably Ecstasy of Gold. That number alone was almost worth the price of admission. The performance was far better than the original and brought the hairs on the back of my neck to attention. I was delighted when he played it again during the encores. Overall, the sound was brilliant, with every instrument and voice balanced in the mix, not too loud or too soft.

It's true that, with repeats in the encores, the concert lasted only about 90 minutes. But for me it was worth it to hear the world's greatest living film composer in such terrific performances.

roll · 28-07-2013 1:24pm

how were under-foot conditions last night? were there any showers?

Sanguine Fan · 28-07-2013 2:10pm

roll wrote: »

how were under-foot conditions last night? were there any showers?

The rain stayed away last night. The seating area has a covering over the grass. There is large open space behind the seats with lots of food and drink stalls. If it's dry you could sit on the grass there as the sound carries right back from the stage and there are large screens displaying close-ups of the musicians.

ponceprhea · 28-07-2013 3:51pm

Anyone taking pics? How strict were they?

Bozo Skeleton · 28-07-2013 4:15pm

I hope this deluge rains itself out! Bucketing down out there.

All it needs is a crack of lightning. I feel it in the air.

ponceprhea · 28-07-2013 4:16pm

Bozo Skeleton wrote: »

I hope this deluge rains itself out! Bucketing down out there.

All it needs is a crack of lightning. I feel it in the air.

4 hours to go, come on sun!!!

Username exists · 28-07-2013 4:21pm

ponceprhea wrote: »

Anyone taking pics? How strict were they?

I saw loads of people taking pictures, also saw people sitting on the grass in the grounds of Kilmainham so if you know of anyone looking for a budget evening get them to go along to it. There were people sitting beside the barrier as you weren't asked to produce tickets until last minute and they could hear everything perfectly but just couldn't see anything. I'd love to go again and sit there.

Feeded · 28-07-2013 7:44pm

Evening all...I was at the show last night...brilliant show...a friend gave me another ticket for tonight (Sunday) but i couldn't use it...had to rush home this evening but left the ticket with the concierge at the Burlington Hotel on Sussex Street/Leeson Street... i asked him to find someone that would like an evening out...there's only one and it's for tonight....sorry for the late post but if anyone is interested, check with the concierge and see if it's still there...

johnny_ultimate · 29-07-2013 12:33am

Absolutely loved it, despite the rain that making part two of Cinema Paradiso rather miserable. Amazing set of songs, diverse and dynamic. Thought the choir was being oddly underused for a majority of the gig, but then boom, those last couple of songs were simply breathtaking (On Earth As It Is In Heaven was bordering on the transcendent). Perfect length as well IMO, even if a few personal favourites didn't make the cut. Who cares when the chosen songbook is as pitch perfect as the one here.

RasTa · 29-07-2013 1:13am

Yup, that was amazing

mewe · 29-07-2013 2:50am

Really enjoyed the gig tonight. Couldn't have asked for more really (well maybe better weather)! Deborah's theme was a standout for me but i've always loved that anyways. The good the bad and the ugly was deadly aswell,as was On earth as it is in heaven. There was a lot of really good pieces in it in fairness.

Someone was asking about was it ok takin pics. Yeah it was great-i was filmin away for a few of them anyways and seen a good few other people at the same. Thought Kilmainham was a great venue too. That was my first time bein at a concert there and would definitely go back.

Norwesterner · 29-07-2013 3:11am

Thanks for the comments.
I had a ticket for the show (been a fan for over 20 years), but couldn't make it as I'm abroad so someone else took my place.
Suppose I never will get a chance to see him live now.
Glad it went well.

Pdoghue · 29-07-2013 9:13am

Went Saturday night and had mixed feelings. The sound was great where we were down in the seats in the last block just in front of all the food and drink stalls. What almost ruined it for me were people constantly walking up and down the aisles, and this wasn't just going to the bathroom. It wasn't a rock concert; why couldn't folk just sit still for 90 minutes, is it too much to ask?

sham69 · 29-07-2013 9:23am

Was there last night and the show was amazing.
I would have loved some tunes from the untouchables as I love that soundtrack but you can't suit everyone.

There were a lot of petty arguements last night when I was there, people asking other people to move their umberella's (which I thought were'nt allowed at all so didnt bring one). People wiping their seats whilst the movie was on and were asked to move etc.

The hike to the toiliet was a bit much so thank god I only went once.

It was an ideal location for the concert and one I will remember forever.

Deborah's theme and the ecstasy of gold were worth the entrance fee alone.

The orchestra were amazing and once the choir got going they sounded great.

All in all an experience of a lifetime and worth getting soaked to the skin for

Borderfox · 29-07-2013 9:46am

Concert was amazing, gbtu was the highlight for me.

Didn't like the venue, was about as far from intimate as you can get unless that meant sitting closer than a Ryanair flight. Overpriced food and drink topped it off as well as the chaos trying to leave.

Mec-a-nic · 29-07-2013 10:07am

Norwesterner wrote: »

Thanks for the comments.
I had a ticket for the show ... Suppose I never will get a chance to see him live now.

Beg, borrow or steal the necessary to get yourself to Verona, Italy to see them in a Roman amphitheatre (http://www.eventiverona.it/) There are still tickets for €80 and €46 left ...

Mec-a-nic · 29-07-2013 10:23am

Borderfox wrote: »

Didn't like the venue, was about as far from intimate as you can get unless that meant sitting closer than a Ryanair flight.

I can understand how people could be awed by this show, but having seen Morricone in Belfast 5 years ago, the Dublin concert was a major anti-climax.

10,000 people does not an intimate venue make, and the large minority of people who arrived late and just kept walking around was annoying. The seating was terrible - rusty folding chairs, cable tied together and jammed into tiny rows was bad but the terrible sight lines ruined it. If I wanted to watch a video screen and amplified music, I would have saved €250 and watched the DVD.
(Belfast was 2000 people in an acoustic auditorium, raked seating, no video screens, minimal amplification and doors that were closed before the show started. Still plenty of drink and craic).
I enjoyed the music this time but it would have been so much better if staged in The Point.

Goolay · 29-07-2013 10:56am

Sanguine Fan wrote: »

I thought the concert was magnificent. I was familiar with about half the pieces played. The ones I did not know were brilliant and I intend to get the recordings asap.

Were the concerts recorded for broadcast? Would love to get recordings

jmayo · 29-07-2013 11:04am

argentum wrote: »

Have to say that to me i left a little bit disappointed with the choice of music played.I know its not a greatest hits tour even though the posters listed a lot of music that just wasn't played.Gabriels oboe was just thrown in without even a pause for a round of applause.But for me, for him to play two pieces to finish the night that had already been played was unforgiveable.If he's managed to write the score for over 500 movies/tv shows the least he could do is not repeat 2 songs in less than 20 minutes.I could live with him walking off all the time at the end only to turn around and come back on but not the repeats.
I'm going again tomorrow hopefully he plays a different set like Bruce

I agree.
Whilst the set he played was magnificent, I think he has a big enough back catalogue to allow him do a few different numbers for an encore.
Call me sentimental, but I would have loved to have heard Chi mai and he has other tracks that could have utilised the choir without reverting to stuff he has already played.

As some others have said the constant rattle of peoples footsteps (espeically heels) on the plastic matting as they were off to the toilets or for drink was irratating and if you were sitting up near the left you got the sound of the generators during times when the sound was low.

It was a pleasure to have witnessed and listened to a living legend, but it could have been even better.

serfboard · 29-07-2013 11:07am

Mec-a-nic wrote: »

I can understand how people could be awed by this show, but having seen Morricone in Belfast 5 years ago, the Dublin concert was a major anti-climax.

10,000 people does not an intimate venue make, and the large minority of people who arrived late and just kept walking around was annoying. The seating was terrible - rusty folding chairs, cable tied together and jammed into tiny rows was bad but the terrible sight lines ruined it. If I wanted to watch a video screen and amplified music, I would have saved €250 and watched the DVD.
(Belfast was 2000 people in an acoustic auditorium, raked seating, no video screens, minimal amplification and doors that were closed before the show started. Still plenty of drink and craic).
I enjoyed the music this time but it would have been so much better if staged in The Point.

I wasn't at the Belfast gig, but, having seen Jools Holland play there, I can understand what you're saying, and I agree with you about all the rest.

Of course I enjoyed the music, and even really enjoyed the outdoor screening of Cinema Paradiso (one of my Top 5) but I was in the cheaper seats at the back, and, although it's not necessary to see everything, I walked up to the sound desk, and the sound and view were fantastic. We ended up standing there for the last piece and I was only sorry I didn't do it earlier.

In fact, I could easily have stood for the whole lot ('twas less than 1:45), if there had been a standing area (like what they have in the proms in London).

I could imagine that the Point, the Grand Canal or the Waterfront Hall would have been better venues alright.

PurplePrincess · 29-07-2013 11:15am

I thought he was brilliant, I've loved his music for years and it was amazing to see it come to life on the stage. I only wish he'd done Gabriels Oboe as one of the encores as it was over too quick when he played it the first time.

The venue I thought looked nice but the seating was very close together and quite uncomfortable although having said that I'd have sat for as many hours as he would have played!! The only thing that annoyed me as others have said was the constant procession to the bar and toilets. I though it was very rude and annoying for people to have to keep standing up to let people in/out of their seats.

I'm seriously contemplating booking tickets to Verona, just think I have to see him again as once just isn't enough. I've seen footage of that venue in Verona and it looks great.

Ennio Morricone @ Kilmainham, July 28th

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