Director of Vox Luminis, Lionel Meunier, recalls his first steps in a life of music, during a pre-concert talk on Wednesday 23rd May. The Belgian choral sensation visited the NCH as part of the International Concert Series 2017/18.

Vox Luminis'  Lionel Meunier: How I started in music

NCH CEO Simon Taylor talks to Liz Nolan about the upcoming International Concert Series, providing an exclusive insight into how the Series is put together, and outlining the elements of the series that he is most looking forward to.

For more info and to book tickets go to: http://www.nch.ie/Online/International-Concert-Series-18-19

Simon Taylor talks to RTÉ Lyric FM's Liz Nolan about the NCH International Concert Series 2018/19

106 musicians, 83 guests, 2 conductors, a tour doctor, 2 tonnes of cargo and 5 flights...

One of the world's finest orchestras doesn't just arrive on your doorstep. The planning process starts years in advance, and often calls for some drastic measures.

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra opened our International Concert Series on Wednesday 29th August, Our Head of Learning & Participation at the NCH, Nigel Flegg, hosted an interview with BSO Director of Operations, Rebecca Cain, and Vice President and General Manager, Tonya McBride.

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra - Plotting the Tour

Sorcha Kenny talks to the NCH's Head of Programme planning Gary Sheehan about the thinking behind the new Perspectives Series.The podcast includes interviews with Lisa Hannigan, Chris Thile of Punch Brothers, Gavin Bryars, Meshell Ndegeocello and Philip Glass.

Perspectives opens on October 6th and 7th with a collaboration between Lisa Hannigan and Berlin outfit stargaze. The series closes with a very special Philip Glass residency.

Interviews with Lisa Hannigan and Philip Glass come courtesy of the Barbican Centre, London.

NCH Behind the Music: Perspectives - Episode 1

Chris Thile of Punch Brothers speaks to Ben Eshmade about everything from the band's origins and their influences to the odd things you won't know about each member of the band... and much more.

Punch Brothers play the NCH on November 19th as part of our Perspectives series. More info at nch.ie

National Concert Hall, Dublin