“Tine Thing Helseth’s playing is stylish in every way” Gramophone
“Dazzling virtuoso playing” The Standard
“Sensational” The Arts Desk
Prepare to be bowled over by the infectious enthusiasm of Tine Thing Helseth, Norway’s internationally-renowned trumpet star on a Music Network tour from 10 – 18 October.
Accompanied by regular collaborator Gunnar Flagstad on piano, the programme includes Romances by Shostakovich, Romanian Folk Dances from Bartók, Piazolla’s Café 1930 from Histoire du Tango and a new work by Deirdre Gribbin. Details atmusicnetwork.ie. Music Network tours are funded by the Arts Council and are presented in association with RTÉ lyric fm.
On a mission to expand the performance repertoire for solo trumpet, Tine Thing Helsethset about commissioning new works from dozens of composers and in the process became recognised as one of the world’s leading trumpet soloists, with a slew of awards to her name and widespread critical acclaim for her clean, open sound, flawless technique and soulful phrasing.
Performing trumpet concertos by familiar names like Mozart, Albinoni and Haydn as well as newly-composed works, Helseth is unabashed in her mission to open up the repertoire to new styles, new ways of making music, and especially new audiences: onstage, she loves nothing better than sharing details about a favourite work. In addition to solo performances with many of Europe’s leading orchestras and chamber groups, Helseth has formed several ensembles including her quintet, TTHQ, and tenThing, her all-female brass ensemble.
Gunnar Flagstad has performed throughout Europe at major events and venues such as Lucerne Festival (Switzerland), Usadba Jazz Festival (Russia), Wigmore Hall (London), Konzerthaus (Berlin) and BBC Radio3. Flagstad is also a member of the Tine Thing Helseth Quintet, the piano duo “20 fingers” and the contemporary music ensemble Tractor. He holds the position of Associate Professor for Piano, Accompaniment, Guitar and Accordion at the Norwegian Academy of Music.
The programme for this tour will be enriched by a new work by Irish composer Deirdre Gribbin to be premiered at St. Ann’s Church, Dawson Street, Dublin 2 on Tuesday 10 October.
This is the first of two new works commissioned by Music Network for the Autumn 2017 season – a work by Rhona Clarke, Edge, String Quartet No. 3, will be premiered by Quatuor Voce in Letterkenny in November – continuing Music Network’s work of actively commissioning and touring new works by Irish composers, and promoting existing works within relevant concert programmes.
Deirdre Gribbin will give a Composer’s Voice Talk during the concert at the Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire on Sunday 15 October. Composer’s Voice is an audience development initiative of the Contemporary Music Centre and is made possible through the continued funding of the Contemporary Music Centre by the Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaion. www.cmc.ie
As part of Music Network’s Learning and Participation programme, Tine Thing Helseth and Gunnar Flagstad will facilitate classical masterclasses with trumpet and piano musicians around the country. Connecting Music Network tours to music education programmes and giving musicians rich, holistic musical experiences.
Tickets for all regional concerts are available from individual venues around the country. Single tickets for the Dublin concert at St. Ann’s Church range from €10 – €20. Tickets can be purchased by calling Music Network on (01) 475 0224 or booking online at www.musicnetwork.ie.
