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Anglesea Road
Dublin, D Dublin 4
Ireland
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Saturday, 17 April, 8.00pm Leon Fleischer has the most famous right hand in classical music – famous because for 30 years it didn’t work. Hailed as ‘the pianistic find of the century’ in his teens, he enjoyed worldwide acclaim in the 1950’s and 60’s, before a rare disease lost him the use of his right hand. Confounding medical experts, he made a triumphantly two-handed return to the stage, where he is once again celebrated as one of the musical giants of his time. ‘…a symbol of the indomit... (read more)
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Irish Chamber Orchestra at the RDS - April, 17 2010 - Leon Fleischer at Royal Dublin Society (RDS)

Saturday, 17 April, 8.00pm

Leon Fleischer has the most famous right hand in classical music – famous because for 30 years it didn’t work. Hailed as ‘the pianistic find of the century’ in his teens, he enjoyed worldwide acclaim in the 1950’s and 60’s, before a rare disease lost him the use of his right hand. Confounding medical experts, he made a triumphantly two-handed return to the stage, where he is once again celebrated as one of the musical giants of his time.

‘…a symbol of the indomitable human spirit…an inspiration…’ - New York Times

Leon Fleisher director/piano
Katherine Jacobson Fleisher piano

Mozart - Symphony No. , KV 16, E-flat major
Mozart - Concerto for two Pianos K. 242
Mozart - Adagio & Fugue
Mozart - Symphony No. 41, KV 551, (Jupiter)

Tickets:
€35, €25 (+conc.)
(€30, €20 to RDS Members and Friends of the ICO)

Free for season ticket holders.

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All tickets for the Irish Chamber Orchestra at the RDS are available from the Irish Chamber Orchestra calling 0818 719 300 or from Ticketmaster.
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