MUSIC OF... SADNESS AND COMFORT WITH JOHN O'BRIEN at The Everyman, Cork

Renowned Cork musician John O’Brien invites you to explore a new genre-defying concert series, Music of…

This sonic voyage, in three acts, begins with Music of… Sadness and Comfort (Sunday 4 February) featuring star mezzo-soprano Niamh O’Sullivan with the spellbinding flute and fiddle accompaniment of Johnny McCarthy. Music of… Love and Heartache (Sunday 10 March) is next with West End musical sensation Molly Lynch and the extraordinary harpist Anne-Marie Papin Labazordiere. The soulful Karen Underwood, backed by virtuosic drummer Davie Ryan, will bring the series to its grand finale with Music of… Faith and Doubt (Sunday 28 April).

Each evening boasts the brilliant Ora Quartet, featuring Siún Milne and Molly O’Shea (violins), Ali Comerford (viola) and Yseult Cooper Stockdale (cello).

Experience a captivating journey through the depths of human experience, from Schubert to Sondheim, with a healthy dollop of soul and some surprises along the way. Each concert will showcase the lead singer’s natural style whilst also stepping outside their comfort zone to explore intriguing musical combinations.

For true music aficionados, ticket bundle options are available to ensure you don’t miss a note of this extraordinary musical adventure.