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In the case of young Alan Smale, he just knew, right from the start, that violin was going to
And so it has proven, Smale moving from his native Torquay to Dublin in 1977 to become co-leader of the then RTE Symphony Orchestra, being appointed leader of the RTE Concert Orchestra 6 years later. From 1993 to 2013, Alan would hold that position too with the RTE National Symphony Orchestra, and with The Irish Film Orchestra from 1993 to 2014, whilst also being a guest leader of The Ulster Orchestra. Among
You only have to look at their recent eclectic trio of Sunday afternoon concerts at The Whale to see that. From Tango, Jazz &

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t’s a rare gift in life when your 10-year-old self pretty much knows what your 60-year-old self will be doing.
be his lifelong passion.
many other high-ranking achievements.
Swing, to being joined by internationally-renowned soprano Cara O’Sullivan and a celebration of Chopin and Brahms piano trios.