Programme of Events

The National Concert Hall presents Icarus: At the Edge of Time on Saturday 14^th July at 3 and 7 pm. Author Brian Greene teamed up with American composer Philip Glass in this multimedia recreation of Greene’s board book for children Icarus at the Edge of Time; a futuristic reimagining of the classic Greek myth set in outer space, about a boy who challenges the awesome power of a black hole. The story is based on the stunning book for children by the world-renowned physicist Greene and is depicted in a cutting-edge film by Al + Al and brought to life through the score by Philip Glass performed by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra.  The concert presented as part of Dublin City of Science 2012 at the National Concert Hall, will also feature the Star Wars Suite by John Williams and Ceres by Mark-Anthony Turnage.