Robert Read
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CEO, National Concert Hall, Dublin @nch_music @NSOrchestraIRL, husband to Ibolya, Dad to Ruby and Lucas and proud European.
Dublin City, Ireland
Joined October 2008
Thank you @bryce_dessner for a great Artist in Residence @NCH_Music from the violin concerto to the collaborative Cruellest Month to the commission Trembling Earth - landmark moments @NSOrchestraIRL and @NCH_Music Trust and collaboration 🙏
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The moment after magic ✨ @brycedessner, Anastasia Kobekina & @andrederidder take their bows after tonight's world premiere of Trembling Earth with NSOI. Ravel, Dessner, Beethoven – an unforgettable night! 🎵🌍
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Going deeper into Trembling Earth 🎵 Broadcaster John Kelly with @brycedessner, Anastasia Kobekina & @andrederidder after the world premiere with National Symphony Orchestra Ireland. The stories behind the music. 📍 @NCH_Music
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Immensely proud of @brycedessner’s residency at @NCH_Music, one of the artistic highlights of my career, which culminated in The Trembling Earth with @anastasiakobekina & @NSOrchestraIRL. Redefining what collaboration between composer orchestra & cultural org can achieve.
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When @NCH_Music said they want to open the doors to wider audience,must be moments like Haunted Dancehall:@thebugzoo presents Machine ft. Magugu they'd in mind! Not sure main room has experienced VOLUME,darkness & that much dry ice before! Crowd let it all hang out! @foggynotions
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Another wonderful yr. of electronic & experimental music discovery at Haunted Dancehall 2025! Saw 10 of the 11 live sets @foggynotions @NCH_Music Many highlights incl Milan W., Quade, Jasmine Wood & @shabakah Beautiful strolling around the wider NCH & all with an attentive crowd!
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Interesting day ahead at their & my 3rd... Haunted Dancehall!!! @foggynotions @NCH_Music Always a fascinating spooky voyage of discovery! Lots to explore today across 8hrs-3rooms! An electronic & experimental music heaven! A wonderful outside the box curated festival!
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So excited to be part of @NCH_Music @NSOIreland 2026 season with the premiere of a new commission: Cello Concerto No. 1 - Hostile Summits, written for Martin Johnson and conducted by Ryan McAdams Check out pgs 32-35 of the season brochure 🔥 Fri 30th Jan 2026
Excited to announce the NCH Classical Season 2026, an ambitious programme of 40+ concerts, placing @NSOrchestraIRL at its heart, complimented by International Orchestras & Recitals & a Discover programme of orchestral classics for families & young people. https://t.co/uXznJLhaBK
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Delighted to see our @NCH_Music Classical Season for Spring out there. International orchestras, recitals and our own @NSOrchestraIRL Excited for @Abel_Cellist , @theoae with @SirSimonRattle , NSOI @philipglass weekend and much more ++++
Excited to announce the NCH Classical Season 2026, an ambitious programme of 40+ concerts, placing @NSOrchestraIRL at its heart, complimented by International Orchestras & Recitals & a Discover programme of orchestral classics for families & young people. https://t.co/uXznJLhaBK
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👻1 Night | 3 Rooms of Music 👻 Tickets are on sale now for Haunted Dancehall 2025!! Join us on October 25th for 3 rooms of cutting-edge experimental, electronic, and contemporary music from @thebugzoo, @elaine_howley, @DylanHenner & more! 🎫 https://t.co/c5YegDvr3M
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👻1 Night | 3 Rooms of Music @foggynotions and @NCH_Music are proud to announce the return of #HauntedDancehall on October 25th, 2025! Join us for 3 rooms of cutting edge electronic music from @thebugzoo,@elaine_howley, @DylanHenner & more! Tickets on sale October 8th at 10am!
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IRISH PREMIERE FRIDAY: Michael Gallen's (@gallenmusic) "Bád ón Alltar" Friday 7:30PM | Main Stage | FREE TICKETED EVENT Last remaining tickets available at @NCH_Music (must be collected in person) from 5:30PM
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President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina last night attended ‘Against All Certainty: A celebration of Michael D. Higgins’ at @NCH_Music. The President recited his poems ‘The Death of Mary Doyle’ and ‘Against All Certainty’ accompanied by Myles O’Reilly and @NSOrchestraIRL
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What a night celebrating Michael D. Higgins! 📸 Mark Stedman
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A poet releases his first album That poet is our President An astonishing night @NCH_Music where some of our finest artists read his work, sang songs, played tunes as we were all borne aloft on wings hewn by @PresidentIRL Michael D Higgins Bród. Misneach indeed @Tommedian
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Coming to a muddy field near you!🚜 🥁 🎶 We’re excited to return to the @NPAIE once again! You can find us at Block 3, Row 14, Stand 274 on 16th - 18th September 2025. #Ploughing2025 📸 Mark Stedman
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🚨 Partner with NCH Discover 🚨 1,500+ music events & 30+ programmes per year, reaching 44,000+ people in 19 counties. Make music part of everyone’s life! 👉 Helen.Carroll@nch.ie
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Very proud to be launching today NCH Discover, Ireland’s most ambitious national music education & participation programme. Already reaching: 44,000 participants each year, 1,500 events, active in 19 counties & growing. This is just the beginning. #NCHDiscover #MusicForAll
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Huge congratulations to our resident ensemble @IrishBaroque orchestra on an outstanding @bbcproms debut. A proud moment for Irish music on the world stage. I wish I’d been able to be there to celebrate this historic achievement.
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In association with @ITMADublin, we are delighted to present the 8th edition of Drawing from the Well on October 19th. This year's concert features a very special lineup with @CarraigFinn,@pucasator,@alannahharp,& more! Tickets are on sale August 5th! ℹ️ https://t.co/X3oXvipusQ
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