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National prony Orchestra ofIreland
conducted by Kasper dc R00, piano Barry Douglas
L. l‘ A S S l C f“ From humble origins as a small ensemble in 1926, the
National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland has developed into a major international touring symphony orchestra EDINBURGH
“Ideally sympathetic performanrfcetzz
Sunday 16 Februay 1997 at 7.30m Tickets from £6.00 . See it Hear it Feel it
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