Dublin NCH 14 June 2012

[frenchie]

Thank you Paddy for the wonderful report!! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif Excellent setlist! And glad you enjoyed the magical concert!
Alicia

[Simba]

That's really nice to hear, though I was expecting something new to be sung from Paradiso I guess XD....(from what I read of the concert description earlier), But a lovely setlist nevertheless

[Richard]

Thanks for your early report, Paddy!

Thanks to Joe for posting the link on our Facebook page already. Now I'm really looking forward to more reports and especially photographs!

Richard

[grant]

Thanks for the report and set list Paddy. Sounds as though everyone had a great time.

Natasha Behan @gnashers09
Standing ovation for @hayleywestenra tonight in Dublin and totally deserved she rocked the NCH Thanks Hayley!!

Hayley Westenra @hayleywestenra
"@gnashers09 Standing ovation for @hayleywestenra tonight in Dublin and totally deserved she rocked the NCH Thanks Hayley!!" Thank U!

Wish I could have been there, but other commitments are keeping me nearer home at the moment Good to see a truly international turnout for our special girl though.

Looking forward to more reports and pictures

Best wishes
Grant

[comet]

An absolutely excellent concert,
glad I was in the National Concert Hall last night instead of at a football match in Poland

We were in the front row bathed in light from 26 par cans over our heads. We were seated about two metres from Hayley's feet most of the night with Timothy Evans on piano another few metres to our left.
It would have been quite impolite to be using cameras as it certainly would have been distracting to orchestra members and probably to Hayley as well.

I brought a Sony camera with me which I was not familiar with for after concert photos but it just took a total dislike to the 2 AA rechargeable batteries I had brought with me. I prefer cameras that use 4 batteries as they are less likely to fall below that critical voltage.

Which means I got no photos except maybe a couple of part of the HWI group who were present, so I am hoping others can contribute on concert photos and reports.

Hayley stayed a LONG LONG time after the concert to chat with people and sign items and have photos taken and she still looked as fresh as a daisy after a very long day, must be the water.

[tiger09]

Hi It was a fantastic night and great to meet some of you.

There were 3 encores Sonny, Amazing Grace and Never saw Blue and two standing ovations.

She was chatty and spoke about the football (enough about that) the rugby Ireland v's the All blacks on Saturday in Christchurch (any chance?) and she wished us good luck. HA HA.


Hayley looked amazing she wore a pale green empire waisted full length gown with a jewelled section on the waist. I think she had diamond drop earings but I didn't get a close look but they sparkled away!

She then changed into a red satin mid length dress with nude patent heels. Her ear rings were red for this part and caught the light as did her engagement ring!!

After the show she was signing for a long time. She was pleasant and lovely to everyone and she must have been so tired.

A really lovely evening and the only place to be on a very wet stormy evening.

See you all again one day I hope
x Natasha etc.

[mihizawi]

Hello to everyone from Dublin!
I will write a full review when I am back to Barcelona and probably, after I am done with the last exam on Tuesday. But, for now, I will just say, yesterday was one of the best and most memorable days in my life, thanks to Hayley and all the great people I met at the concert. It was so nice to finally meet some of you, and, for sure, it won't be the last time we meet.

Now, off to a visit to Dublin with my mom.

Michal

[Martin]

Hi Paul, Natasha and Michal
Many thanks for your concert updates. Hayley appears to have carried on from where she left off after the Paradiso tour when we had similar experiences and happy times.

It's great that two more members have seen Hayley live for the first time and I hope that is just the start for you. But I also hope that we get to hear of more concert dates since there is only one more this year (so far).

Martin

[Jillian]

Hi all!

Thanks for the reviews so far! Sounds like a fantastic night! Wish I could have been there! Someone hurry up and invent teleporting already! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif :rollin

Cheers,
Jillian

[martindn]

Thanks for the reports everyone. I wish I could have been there, but reading your reports is the next best thing. Warms my heart to know that Hayley was given such a warm Irish reception.

Martin D - from stormy Middlesborough!

[Paddy]

From far and near ... following a Star

[Paddy]

Jun 15, 2012 5:38:30 GMT Simba said:

That's really nice to hear, though I was expecting something new to be sung from Paradiso I guess XD....(from what I read of the concert description earlier), But a lovely setlist nevertheless

Something old, something new ...
Hayley sings ... it's brand new.

[Paddy]

... the brightest Star that ever shone

[I-H-F]

When I booked tickets for this concert, I was unaware it clashed with Ireland v Spain. I wasn't able to get any updates on my phone, but Hayley was at least able to update us on the first goal - to Spain.

My friend and I were up on the balcony. We had picked up a leaflet in the foyer, but I refused to look at it as it included the setlist for the concert. I'd rather not know what song is coming next. It spoils the surprise.

Hayley included a good mix of old and new. It was the first time I'd heard Hayley sing A Thousands Winds, Who Painted The Moon Black, My Heart Belongs To You (my favourite from the concert), and the tracks from Paradiso.

This was my seventh Hayley concert to date, and each time I've met at least one new HWI member. On this occasion it was my first time meeting Juliette, Michal, Peter and Natasha. It was nice to meet you all, and the familiar faces as well. I hope it's not two and a half years until next time...

[Libby]

A pale green dress? Is this a new one?? Would love to see it... hint, hint.. to anyone who took a concert photo (or video!). :wink: