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BBC News
a day ago
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- BBC News
Slane Castle: Aristocrat who brought world famous music acts to Ireland dies
Lord Henry Mount Charles, whose ancestral home has played host to world famous music acts such as Queen and Bruce Springsteen, has died aged Mount Charles, who was custodian of Slane Castle in County Meath, died on Wednesday, after a "battle with cancer," his family a statement they said he left behind an "extraordinary legacy as a passionate steward of Ireland's heritage, dedicating his life to preserving Slane Castle and transforming it into a beacon of culture, music, and community"."His visionary leadership and generosity touched countless lives." The 8th Marquess Conyngham got an Industry Award at the Meteor Ireland Music Awards in 2010. World-renowned acts Lord Mount Charles became a household name in Ireland in the 1980s as some of the world's biggest music stars took to the stage at Slane Lizzy headlined the inaugural concert in the summer of Rolling Stones, Madonna, Queen, Bob Dylan, Robbie Williams, David Bowie, U2, Eminem, Bruce Springsteen, Kings Of Leon, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Oasis, REM and Metallica are just some of the world-renowned acts that have also headlined the venue. After a four-year hiatus, music returned to the castle when Harry Styles headlined there in 80,000 fans turned up to see the former One Direction singer and Lord Mount Charles was there to oversee the return of gigs to his castle.
ABC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Vale concert pianist Alfred Brendel, who has died aged 94
His was perhaps the most famous wrinkled brow in classical music, framing the bespectacled eyes of a pianist who penetrated to the very heart of the Austro-Germanic tradition like few others have ever done. Now, following his death at the age of 94, Alfred Brendel leaves behind a peerless recording legacy and a style of intelligent, insightful, and, above all, lyrical piano playing that continues in the work of his successful students. Born in Moravia, now part of the Czech Republic, and spending his formative years mainly in Graz and Vienna, Alfred Brendel was destined to become a master of the Central European piano classics. His discography on Vox, Decca and Philips among other major labels, says it all. He recorded three sets of the Beethoven sonatas and concertos, two each of Schubert's later piano works and the Brahms concertos, one of the complete Mozart concertos, with plenty of Haydn, Liszt and Schumann thrown into the mix. A man of conspicuous intellectual acumen, Alfred Brendel's journey toward his stellar musical career was unusual, coming as he did from a not-especially-musical family and effectively having few real piano lessons beyond his mid-teens. But his was an individual voice from the start, helped by an early interest in composition. At his professional recital debut at the age of 17 in Graz, he performed his own Piano Sonata which included a fearsome double fugue. That youthful interest in composition informed his later piano playing, giving him what he called "musical understanding". It also helped him to establish his trademark desire to eschew personal glory in the interests of getting to the heart of what composers wanted and the music itself demanded. Alfred Brendel's recording career began inauspiciously in the early 1950s, when he was handed a reel-to-reel tape recorder and asked to perform the Prokofiev Fifth Piano Concerto, which he didn't know, with a modestly-credentialed orchestra. From then on, he became such a prodigious recording artist that modern listeners are still just as familiar with his sound as his contemporaries were. The Brendel piano style featured remarkable finesse, a majestic sense of control and penetrating intelligence, imparting a sense of definitiveness to his interpretations. Just as with the man himself, some sensed a kind of aloof austerity in his performances, but both the man and the musician were far from that. Filled with wide-eyed curiosity and with interests that went well beyond music (poetry, painting and philosophy were lifelong passions), Brendel was also an inspiring teacher. Modern British pianist Paul Lewis who, along with Imogen Cooper, studied with Brendel, recalls: "Alfred was never interested in pianism for pianism's sake. For him, the piano was always a means to an end." "In his own way he was very exacting as a teacher, but he was never interested in anything technical," Lewis says. Brendel lived in North London during the second half of his life but never lost his Central European accent. Having played in all the world's great concert halls and with all the major orchestras over a 60-year-plus career, he gave up performing on the professional concert stage in 2008. Brendel continued to appear as a public-speaker, lecturer, and commentator. His writings on music have been justly lauded. Married twice, he has four children, including cellist Adrian Brendel, co-founder of the Plush Music Festival in Dorset, where Alfred Brendel kept a country home.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bob Dylan, 84, Makes Beautifully Heartfelt Tribute to Brian Wilson
Bob Dylan, 84, Makes Beautifully Heartfelt Tribute to Brian Wilson originally appeared on Parade. Yesterday, the world mourned the loss of one of the single greatest songwriters we had the privilege to experience, and that was Brian Wilson, of The Beach Boys. His career, spanning 60 years, has completely changed music. So many different facets of the music world owe so much to Wilson, with "Pet Sounds" being considered one of the greatest albums of all time. Wilson's beautiful writing style has created so many incredible songs throughout the years, and the music industry should be forever grateful for that. Artists all over the music world have been coming out to share their feelings on the man and pay tribute. His impact is truly being felt in this moment, with several of music's greatest writers and composers bending the knee to the incredible talent that has been lost. One of these musicians to come out and speak on Wilson's passing is legendary songwriter, Bob Dylan. He posted a brief, yet touching tribute on his X account yesterday evening. Fans were touched by this recognition from artist to artist, leaving comments about the tribute. "Yes, Brian gave us a truly beautiful gift with his music. May he rest peacefully now, God bless." "The music never aged. Rest in peace." "He gave us little slices of the twinkle in god's eye…. Hope you are loving life Bob." It's a tremendous loss to all of music to see him gone. I know I'll certainly have his music on loop for the foreseeable future. Rest in peace, Brian.🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Bob Dylan, 84, Makes Beautifully Heartfelt Tribute to Brian Wilson first appeared on Parade on Jun 12, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
BreakingNews.ie
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Taoiseach unveils Rory Gallagher Avenue as name of main entrance to Cork Airport
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has officially unveiled Rory Gallagher Avenue as the new name for the main entrance road at Cork Airport. At an event held at the airport on Saturday, and in the presence of the members of the Gallagher family, local political, business and civic representatives and other invited guests, the main roadway leading to and around the airport was dedicated to the memory of Rory Gallagher. Advertisement Gallagher was one of Cork's most famous people and one of the world's most renowned guitarists. Guests in attendance at Saturday's event were treated to a rendition of some of Rory Gallagher's most notable works by well-known Belgian guitarist, Jacques Stotzem, who travelled to Cork especially for the occasion. In close cooperation with the Gallagher family, Cork City Council, and Universal Music, the main entrance road to Cork Airport was renamed to commemorate Rory Gallagher on the anniversary of his passing 30 years ago. Rory Gallagher grew up in Cork and rose to international fame as a masterful blues-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Advertisement Taoiseach Micheál Martin said: 'It is an immense honour to officially unveil 'Rory Gallagher Avenue' at Cork Airport. Rory Gallagher was a genuine rock star who inspired people right around the world with his music. "His legacy is one which reverberates across Cork, and it is only fitting that he is honoured in the city where he spent much of his life. "I want to pay tribute to the Gallagher family and all those at Cork Airport and Cork City Council in bringing about this wonderful initiative in Rory's memory.' Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Dan Boyle, said: "It's both a pleasure and a privilege to join An Taoiseach and members of the Gallagher Family at the official unveiling of "Rory Gallagher Avenue" at Cork Airport today. Advertisement "Rory's name will be forever remembered at the airport that brought him all over the world, showcasing his unique talent and equally so, the airport that welcomed him home. "Cork Airport will be a stop on the new "Cork Rocks for Rory" trail, championed by Cork City Council, and will guide visitors to various locations across the city that were synonymous with Rory's life and work. Thank you to all at Cork Airport for the invitation to be part this wonderful ceremony today." Dónal Gallagher, brother of Rory, added: 'This is a wonderful tribute to my brother, with the naming of the Cork Airport thoroughfare Rory Gallagher Avenue/Ascaill Ruairí Uí Ghallchóir, a roadway he traversed throughout his lifetime to engage with his international career. Our family are deeply honoured by this heartfelt gesture, on the occasion of his 30th anniversary.'
New York Times
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
The Musical Mysteries Brian Wilson Left Behind
Though Brian Wilson was one of pop's most studied artists, he largely remained an enigma. The Beach Boys leader, whose death at 82 was announced this week, made music for the masses with an artisan's eye for detail. While his biography was well known, questions about what drove him to the top of the charts — and ultimately deep into darkness — could never definitively be answered. Since the start of the CD era, Wilson's legacy has been burnished by a series of deep-dive archival efforts, including the 1993 'Good Vibrations' boxed set, the revelatory 'Pet Sounds Sessions' collection from 1996, a series of early 2000s reissues focused on the band's Brother label years, and ultimately the holy grail: the release of his abandoned mid-60s masterwork, 'Smile,' in 2011. 'Everything Brian created is worth hearing and it all has a kind of historical value in terms of understanding his life,' said David Leaf, the Beach Boys historian who published 'Smile: The Rise, Fall & Resurrection of Brian Wilson' this spring. In more recent years, that effort has continued with sets focused on the Beach Boys' overlooked and often deceptively strange 1970s work. 'These projects continue to come out with all this new and unheard material,' said the author Peter Ames Carlin, who wrote a 2006 biography of Wilson, 'Catch a Wave.' 'It's a testament to just how creative and prolific Brian was — despite the many ups and downs of his life.' Even with the consistent release of music from the vaults, there are fascinating corners of Wilson's oeuvre that have yet to see the light of day. Here's a rundown. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
