Robert Read

CEO, National Concert Hall, Dublin @nch_music @NSOrchestraIRL, husband to Ibolya, Dad to Ruby and Lucas and proud European.

[Robert Read @RobertJNRead]

Thank you David Nice for your wonderful review of Friday's @NSOrchestraIRL concert: Giltburg, NSOI, Bihlmaier, National Concert Hall, Dublin review - from sunlit uplands to gates of hell https://t.co/kkwUqhbdvo

[Robert Read @RobertJNRead]

@PJohnstonFCDO @RTESunMisc @RTERadio1 @NCH_Music @PresidentIRL Thank you so much Paul, it wonderful you could join us for such a special evening.

[Gary Sheehan @sheehan_gary]

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 🙏

[National Symphony Orchestra Ireland @NSOrchestraIRL]

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! 🎵🌍

[National Symphony Orchestra Ireland @NSOrchestraIRL]

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

[Robert Read @RobertJNRead]

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.

[1000GigGuy @1000GigGuy]

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

[1000GigGuy @1000GigGuy]

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!

[1000GigGuy @1000GigGuy]

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!

[Anselm McDonnell @AnselmMcdonnell]

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

[Gary Sheehan @sheehan_gary]

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 ++++

[National Concert Hall @NCH_Music]

👻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

[National Concert Hall @NCH_Music]

👻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!

[National Symphony Orchestra Ireland @NSOrchestraIRL]

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

[President of Ireland @PresidentIRL]

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

[National Concert Hall @NCH_Music]

What a night celebrating Michael D. Higgins!

📸 Mark Stedman

[Mark O’Brien @obrienmark]

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

[National Concert Hall @NCH_Music]

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

[National Concert Hall @NCH_Music]

🚨 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!

👉 [email protected]

[Robert Read @RobertJNRead]

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