Patrick Rafter violin
O’Donoghue Theatre, NUI Galway O’Donoghue Theatre, NUI Galway, Cappa Villa, University Rd University Rd, Galway, IrelandPresented in association with Arts in Action, NUI Galway Patrick Rafter Celebrated as one of Ireland’s most gifted and exciting musicians, Patrick Rafter has compelled and inspired audiences throughout the world. Hear him perform Bach, Paganini, Sivori and Ysaye. For the first Music for Galway-curated concert of this series we are delighted to present…
Carnival of the Animals & Trout Quintet
Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, IrelandMusic for Galway and Baboró International Arts Festival for Children are delighted to partner on the development and presentation of ‘Carnival of the Animals’ in Galway during Baboró 2019. The co-presentation of Saint-Saëns’ beloved work includes a newly commissioned child-friendly text written and performed by actor Helen Gregg.
Christopher Moriarty & Gabrielė Dikčiūtė
O’Donoghue Theatre, NUI Galway O’Donoghue Theatre, NUI Galway, Cappa Villa, University Rd University Rd, Galway, IrelandPresented in association with Arts in Action, NUI Galway Christopher Moriarty clarinet / composer | Gabrielė Dikčiūtė cello Award winning clarinettist and composer Christopher Moriarty is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after young artists of his generation. He is joined by cellist Gabriele Dikčiūtė for an exciting programme of contemporary music. Christopher is…
Finghin Collins
Emily Anderson Concert Hall, University of Galway Emily Anderson Concert Hall, University of Galway, Galway, IrelandOne of Ireland's most successful musicians, Finghin Collins needs little introduction to Galway audiences, having performed regularly for Music for Galway since he was a child. This will be his first full solo recital for MfG since he became Artistic Director of the organisation in 2013...
Eoin Ducrot | Chiara Opalio | Aoife Burke
Emily Anderson Concert Hall, University of Galway Emily Anderson Concert Hall, University of Galway, Galway, IrelandPresented in association with Arts in Action, NUI Galway Eoin Ducrot violin | Chiara Opalio piano | Aoife Burke cello These three distinguished and dynamic musicians were brought together by the Spotlight Chamber Music Series, funded by the Arts Council. They will present a programme of Carlile and Brahms. Admission is free but booking is highly…
Trio Rodin
PorterShed, Eyre Square, Galway PorterShed, Eyre Square, Galway, IrelandTrio Rodin, one of the most outstanding Spanish young ensembles of its generation, was founded in 2011 in Utrecht, with the aim of creating a common project out of three different personalities. They are focused on presenting the great works..
Irish Baroque Orchestra & MfG present Handel’s Messiah
Galway Cathedral Galway Cathedral, Galway, IrelandIrish Baroque Orchestra’s annual production of Handel’s masterpiece is a memorable and glorious affair. Joined by outstanding soloists and the wonderful Sestina choir, IBO’s performance tells the universal story of triumph over trial..
MWF: Richard Wigmore Talk
Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, IrelandMusic for Galway & Galway 2020 present Wooing the elite: Beethoven's conquest of Vienna Eminent musicologist Richard Wigmore returns to Galway to give his informative and entertaining talks on our programmes. Return on Saturday to hear his second talk at 7.oopm. ADMISSION IS FREE Sponsored by MJ Conroy and NUI Galway
MWF: Beethoven Quartets and Septet
Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, IrelandMusic for Galway & Galway 2020 present ConTempo Quartet, in association with the Galway Music Residency | John Finucane clarinet | Amy Harman bassoon | Hervé Joulain horn | Dominic Dudley double bass String Quartet Op. 18 No. 5 (1798-1800) String Quartet Op. 18 No. 6 (1798-1800) Septet Op. 20 (1799-1800) The Midwinter Festival BEETHOVEN opens…
MWF: Richard Wigmore Talk
Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, IrelandMusic for Galway & Galway 2020 present Richard Wigmore talk: 'I will strike out on a new path': entering Beethoven's heroic decade Eminent musicologist Richard Wigmore returns to Galway to give his informative and entertaining talks on our programmes. ADMISSION IS FREE Sponsored by MJ Conroy and NUI Galway
MWF: Beethoven Variations and Quintet
Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, IrelandMusic for Galway & Galway 2020 present Cédric Tiberghien piano Aisling Casey oboe | John Finucane clarinet | Amy Harman bassoon | Hervé Joulain horn 12 Variations on “Minuet à la Vigano” by Haibel WoO 68 (1795) Quintet with winds Op. 16 (1796) Variations in F major Op. 34 (1802) Eroica Variations Op. 35 (1802)…
MWF: Alina and Cédric play Beethoven
Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, IrelandMusic for Galway & Galway 2020 presents Alina Ibragimova (violin) | Cédric Tiberghien (piano) Variations on „Se vuol ballare“ WoO 40 (1792-93) Sonata No.2 for violin and piano, op. 12/2 (1797-98) Sonata No.3 for violin and piano, op. 12/3 (1798) Sonata No. 9 Op.47 ‘Kreutzer’ (1804) Internationally celebrated duo team of Russian violinist Alina…
Andreea Banciu | Aileen Cahill
Emily Anderson Concert Hall, University of Galway Emily Anderson Concert Hall, University of Galway, Galway, IrelandPresented in association with Arts in Action, NUI Galway Andreea Banciu viola | Aileen Cahill piano Andreea and Aileen celebrate female composers including Rebecca Clarke and Clara Schumann. Andreea and Aileen have put a programme together that celebrates women composers and includes works by Clara Schumann, Rebecca Clarke and “little pieces by Jewish female composers”.…
ABL Aviation Opera Studio Artists
O’Donoghue Theatre, NUI Galway O’Donoghue Theatre, NUI Galway, Cappa Villa, University Rd University Rd, Galway, IrelandPresented in association with Arts in Action, NUI Galway In this lunchtime concert, singers from the 2019/20 intake of the ABL Aviation Opera Studio will perform a selection of arias and other operatic excerpts from across the canon. It's a fantastic opportunity to hear some of Ireland's most promising vocal talent. ABL Aviation…
CANCELLED: Collegium with Mark Duley
Emily Anderson Concert Hall, University of Galway Emily Anderson Concert Hall, University of Galway, Galway, IrelandCANCELLED As NUI Galway is closed until further notice, this event with Collegium has unfortunately had to be cancelled. We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused. Presented in association with Arts in Action, NUI Galway Mark Duley As one of five choirs making up St Nicholas Schola Cantorum, Collegium has its home in the medieval Collegiate…
Tan Dun Interview
Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, IrelandMusic for Galway & Galway 2020 present Tan Dun Catch Tan Dun in interview on Sunday at the Town Hall Theatre. music – which at one moment is as tonal as Beethoven and as melodic as Gershwin and the next delves into sounds that, before Cage, were considered mere noise — reveals a remarkable range…
Cello Ireland
St. Mary’s Cathedral, Church of Ireland, Tuam St. Mary’s Cathedral, Currabell, 11 Abbey Trinity, Corralea West, Tuam, Co. GalwayMusic for Galway & Galway 2020 present Cello Ireland Cello Ireland is a collective of diverse cellists from across Ireland. Expect music for different combinations of cellos, from two to eight cellos, with well-known favourites and some unexpected departures. The programme will include traditional Irish airs, classical duos by David Popper, a tango by…
The Decibel Family
Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, IrelandMusic for Galway & Galway 2020 present Micha Wertheim | Fay Lovsky | The Decibel Family - A wonderful play by Fay Lovsky and Micha Wertheim Everyone can make music. To prove that, Micha Wertheim was instructed by the Ministry for Education to learn to play the cello. For two years he has had…
The Decibel Family
Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, IrelandMusic for Galway & Galway 2020 present Micha Wertheim | Fay Lovsky | The Decibel Family - A wonderful play by Fay Lovsky and Micha Wertheim Everyone can make music. To prove that, Micha Wertheim was instructed by the Ministry for Education to learn to play the cello. For two years he has had…
The Decibel Family
Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, IrelandMusic for Galway & Galway 2020 present Micha Wertheim | Fay Lovsky | The Decibel Family – A wonderful play by Fay Lovsky and Micha Wertheim Everyone can make music. To prove that, Micha Wertheim was instructed by the Ministry for Education to learn to play the cello. For two years he has had…
