What’s the event about?
Experience the Ireland premiere of Universe of Neoclassics: Contemporary Music & Dance – an immersive performance that unites modern classical music with contemporary dance****. Presented by Red Events & Distribution Ltd, this unique concert transforms sound into movement, turning music into a visual and emotional journey on stage. Set in the historic O’Reilly Theatre at Belvedere College, the show promises a multi-sensory evening where music is not only heard – it is embodied. Audiences of all ages (6+ recommended) can look forward to a clear, energetic and family-friendly event that invites you to experience beloved modern classical works in a brand-new light.
The Programme
Universe of Neoclassics blends live contemporary music and dance to reimagine modern masterpieces. The programme features works by renowned composers Ludovico Einaudi, Hans Zimmer, Max Richter, Ólafur Arnalds, Michael Nyman, and even the ethereal Celtic soundscapes of Enya. Each piece is performed live by the acclaimed Mystery Ensemble alongside original choreography by Riccardo Ardusso (Italy), with artistic direction by Ilaria Giardina. From Einaudi’s emotive piano melodies to Zimmer’s epic Pirates of the Caribbean themes, every composition is brought to life through dynamic dance, revealing the music’s inner tension, fragility and power. This is not a concert in the traditional sense – it’s a living dialogue between sound and movement, stillness and motion, capturing the imagination of all who attend.
Key Details
Date & Time: Thursday 23 April 2026, 19:00 (doors open 18:30)
Venue: O’Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, Dublin 1 (historic theatre at Great Denmark Street)
Duration: ~75 minutes (no interval)
Age Guidance: 6+
Organiser: Red Events & Distribution Ltd
