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Eimear Noone

Eímear Noone is a LA/Dublin based conductor and award-winning Irish composer, composing extensively for film and video games. As one of the world’s premier composers of games scores, Eímear is responsible for some of the most enduring soundscapes on World of Warcraft and other best-selling video games. Her composition portfolio of 28 film and video-game titles have received…

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Hugh Tinney

Hugh Tinney first came to international recognition by winning first-prize in two European competitions, the 1983 Pozzoli in Italy and the 1984 Paloma O'Shea in Spain, and since then he has performed in more than thirty-five countries throughout Europe, the United States, Latin America and the Far East. Hugh has made a major contribution to…

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Irish Chamber Orchestra

Irish Chamber Orchestra is Ireland’s most dynamic ensemble.  Mixing traditional repertoire with new commissions and collaborating with everyone from DJs to dance companies, ICO pushes the boundaries of what a chamber orchestra can do.  From Electric Picnic as Mozartfest, ICO delivers world-class concerts feted for its energy and style. Celebrated Austrian Violinist Thomas Zehetmair is Principal Conductor/Artistic Partner. Zehetmair’s enthusiasm and commitment is matched by the…

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Jack Gutmann

Jack Gutmann is a generalist artist from Syria, he considers himself on a mission to push the boundaries of games beyond the realms of fun and profit. He sees games as an opportunity to learn and explore beyond one's limitations. In 2016 he worked together with Causa Creations on a game about his escape from…

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Jane Cords-O’Hara

Based in Minneapolis, MN, Jane Cords-O’Hara is a freelance cellist. She is a member of The Knights, Jamison Ensemble and Ladyslipper Ensemble. She has performed, toured and recorded with many other ensembles including St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, MN Opera, Minnesota Orchestra, Orchestra of St Luke’s, Yo Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, Da Capo…

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Jose Gallardo

The Argentine José Gallardo, born in 1970, is one of the most sought-after chamber music pianists in the world. At the age of 5, he began to take piano lessons at the Conservatory in Buenos Aires. Later, he continued his studies with Prof. Poldi Mildner at the Department of Music, University of Mainz, Germany, from…

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Killian White

Killian White is the first cellist to be awarded the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Music Bursary, the single largest annual classical music award in Ireland, and one of the largest in Europe.  Killian was described as “an outstanding winner who impressed with a superb performance and a crystal-clear sense of purpose,” by John O’Kane (RTE)…

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Macdara Ó Seireadáin

Macdara Ó Seireadáin is a native of Dublin and a First Class Honours graduate of the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover and Royal Irish Academy of Music, where he studied with Johannes Peitz and John Finucane respectively. A multiple competition prizewinner, Macdara has performed as soloist with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, RTÉ Concert…

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Naomi Berrill

Naomi is a cellist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and singer, originally from Co. Galway, currently based in Florence, Italy. After completing her musical studies in Scotland, Italy and Switzerland, she began composing new material, arranging works from different musical genres and experimenting with cello technique, giving it focus as an accompanying instrument to the voice. She has…

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Jeannette Bogado

Jeannette Bogado is a violinist from Paraguay who secured an Irish Chamber Orchestra scholarship to undertake the MA in Classical Strings Performance in the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance last September 2022. In Paraguay, she had experience playing in the National Symphony Orchestra, Asuncion Symphony Orchestra and in Chamber Music concerts. She also…

Midwinter Festival FAURÉ: Music from 1870 – 1880

The Hardiman Ballroom 14/15 Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland

Michel Dalberto, pianoBenoît Capt, baritoneNathan Mierdl, violinAndreea Banciu, violaLaure-Hélène Michel, cello Ballade for piano in F sharp, Op. 19Sonata No. 1 for violin & piano in A, Op. 13Selection of Songs from Fauré’s first periodPiano Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 15   In our first concert we hear music from Fauré’s radiant first…

€12.50 – €25.00

Midwinter Festival FAURÉ:
‘Come and Sing – Fauré Requiem’

St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church St. Nicholas Collegiate Church,, Galway, Ireland

SOLD OUT! Saoirse Knauer, sopranoBenoît Capt, baritoneGeraldine O’Doherty, harpRonan De Burca, organJeannette Bogado, violinSt. Nicholas SingersMark Duley, conductor Requiem in D minor, Op. 48   Come and hear Fauré’s beautiful Requiem performed by the St Nicholas Singers community choir conducted by Mark Duley, with soloists Saoirse Knauer, soprano and Benoit Capt, baritone IN PARTNERSHIP WITH…

Free – €12.00

Midwinter Festival FAURÉ: Music from 1885 – 1895

The Hardiman Ballroom 14/15 Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland

Michel Dalberto, pianoBenoît Capt, baritoneFinghin Collins, pianoConTempo Quartet Thema & Variations for piano in C sharp minor, Op. 73Selected songs from Fauré’s second periodCinq Mélodies de Venise, Op. 58“Dolly” Suite for piano duet, Op. 56Piano Quintet No. 1 in D minor, Op. 89   In this concert we focus on Fauré’s so-called middle period, music…

€12.50 – €25.00

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Michael Chang

Michael Chang is originally from Seattle and began training as a classical violinist at the age of 5. He played in a variety of orchestras and symphonies, and while studying at university, he found himself caught up in the Seattle grunge movement of the early 90s. His band, Like Rain, was nominated for Best New…

Lunchtime Concert: Megan O’Neill & Teresa O’Donnell

O'Donoghue Theatre, University of Galway

In association with Arts in Action, University of Galway Megan O’Neill, soprano Teresa O’Donnell, harp Songs by Schumann, Ravel and Britten performed by the winner of the 2022 RDS Music Bursary alongside concert harpist Teresa O’Donnell THE LUNCHTIME SERIES IS SUPPORTED BY SAP TICKETS Although these concerts are free, it is advisable to register to…

Lunchtime Concert: Aidan Chan

Emily Anderson Concert Hall, University of Galway

In association with Arts in Action, University of Galway Aidan Chan, piano Winner of the 2023 RDS Music Bursary, Aidan Chan presents a programme of piano music by Chinese and Irish composers Tan Dun, Philip Hammond, Linda Buckley and Chen Yi. THE LUNCHTIME SERIES IS SUPPORTED BY SAP TICKETS: Although these concerts are free, it…