CWB.ie in association with the Gaelic Grounds is delighted to announce National Geographic’s incredible spectacle Symphony for our World will have its European premiere in the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick on Saturday 29th September 2018! This once-in-a-lifetime show was a sell-out success throughout the US, leaving audiences spellbound in its wake, and for one night only it is coming to Ireland, to the Treaty City, for its European début!
Symphony for Our World combines awe-inspiring National Geographic natural history footage perfectly synchronised with an original symphony, performed live on stage by the National Geographic Symphony Orchestra, led by Irish Composer Kenneth Rice.
The impressive 80-piece orchestra will perform the symphony and theme created by Emmy- and BAFTA-nominated Austin Fray and Andrew Christie of Bleedin Finger Music (The Hobbit, Startrek Beyond) with the Limerick Chamber Choir to an audience seated in the Mackey Stand.
Irish audiences will be treated to a 90-minute immersive symphonic experience, a feast for the eyes, for the ears and for the heart!
Presented on two of the largest High Definition screens in Europe, the groundbreaking imagery is made up of 130 years of beloved National Geographic history of the world’s most incredible wildlife spectacles. From ice diving foxes in Canada, to hammerhead sharks maneuvering their way through the Indian Ocean, the footage captures a world that few will ever see in real life.
Driven by a five-part composition, Symphony for Our World pairs artistry with science as it brings viewers from the depths of the sea, up to the coastlines, onto land, through mountains and into the sky. Each environment will be accompanied by a different orchestral movement, resulting in a powerful musical tribute to the beauty and wonders of our wild world.
The Irish producers of the show, CWB.ie have worked closely with their US counterparts JMP Entertainment, Inc. in securing this unprecedented event for Limerick’s Gaelic Grounds. Hosting an event of this stature will bring in an estimated socioeconomic boost of €6 million to the region* and it will also highlight the city as destination for high profile events other than sporting occasions.
Ticketholders can avail of a full 360 concert experience, as the event is partnered with the multi-award-winning Limerick Milk Market to host a food and drink village with the best of local produce including wines, beers, barista coffees and local juices.
Speaking of the inaugural event in the Gaelic Grounds Chairperson Paul Foley, said “For our first ever concert at the Gaelic Grounds, we are delighted that promoters CWB have secured such an exclusive. We are also most grateful for the support of Limerick City and County Council. This very special European Premiere with world-famed National Geographic will be an amazing and historic event for the venue. Combining 130 years of National Geographic’s visual storytelling, with original music from award-winning composers, we’re certain that must-see show, will thrill Limerick audiences”
Eanna ni Lamhna well-known environmental commentator and wildlife enthusiast. "There is great interest in how wildlife live in each different ecosystem on earth and this show follows living things from the depths of the ocean all the way to the skies above with glorious images.
The musical performance enhances the whole experience. Making footage like this is becoming more and more difficult as we humans continue to over-exploit the planet we all share. Enjoy watching it and appreciate the fragility of these ecosystems which are so rapidly being adversely affected by our lifestyles"
Tickets from €59.50 incl. booking fee available 9am Friday 6 July 2018 from www.ticketmaster.ie and usual ticket outlets
For more information visit www.gaelicgrounds.ie and www.natgeo-symphony.com.
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*As per the Ticketmaster multiplier effect.
