Student Showcase Concert
Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, IrelandCheng-An Chan, cello Hanwen Feng, cello Margarita Guerrero, cello Kokoro Ryu, cello Lena Marie Schulz, cello Clara Hope Simpson, cello Núria Vizcaino, cello Yixi Zia, cello Dearbhla Brosnan, piano The participants of the International Student Programme will have a busy week in Galway. Between an intense masterclass programme with some of the most inspirational cellists,…
Nicolas Altstaedt & Friends
Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, IrelandNicolas Altstaedt, cello José Gallardo, piano Barnabas Kelemen, violin NADIA BOULANGER Trois Pièces pour violoncelle et piano MARTINU Variations on a Slovak Theme KODÁLY Duo for violin and cello DVORÁK Dumky Trio German-French cellist Nicolas Altstaedt is one of the most sought-after and versatile cellists of our time. For his long-awaited Galway debut,…
Documentary Film Screening “Living the Tradition”
Nun’s Island TheatreLiving the Tradition is the journey of cello player and composer Ilse de Ziah around Ireland in a search for undiscovered secrets of ten Irish Airs. Along the way she meets with renowned Irish musicians, scholars and local characters who share with her the history and stories behind the music. Ilse performs each of…
The CELLISSIMO SPECTACULAR
Leisureland Salthill, Galway, Galway, IrelandCello Ireland: Claudia Boyle, soprano Aoife Burke, cello Nicolas Altstaedt, cello William Butt, cello Catherine Cotter, cello Martin Johnson, cello Martin Johnson, cello David McCann, cello William Butt, cello Una Ní Chanainn, cello Maria O’Connor, cello Jane Cords O’Hara, cello Maria Kolby Sonstad, cello Eight international cello students (click HERE…
Inishbofin Cello Trail
Galway Cathedral Carpark - departing at 8am sharp Cello Ireland: Aoife Burke, cello William Butt, cello Martin Johnson, cello David McCann, cello Una Ní Chanainn, cello Maria O’Connor, cello Jane Cords O’Hara, cello Maria Kolby Sonstad, cello Travel from Galway to Cleggan via Kylemore Abbey (short stop) by coach, and to Inishbofin by ferry. In…
Marty Morrissey and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Leisureland Salthill, Galway, Galway, IrelandSPORT, MUSIC, STORIES AND CRAIC RTÉ Concert Orchestra Gavin Maloney, conductor Presented by Marty Morrissey, RTÉ Featuring musical guests Tara Howley, Don Stiffe and The Galway Tenors And special sporting guests Macdara Ó Fátharta, Joe Connolly and Rob Heffernan…
Emily Anderson Concert
Emily Anderson Concert Hall, University of Galway Emily Anderson Concert Hall, University of Galway, Galway, IrelandMaurizio Baglini, piano Dr. Aidan Thomson, talk BEETHOVEN Sonata Op. 27 No. 1 Symphony No. 9 in D minor (arr. Liszt) Each year Music for Galway honours the legacy of Emily Anderson, an extraordinary Galwegian who lived a truly remarkable life. Dr. Aidan Thompson, Head of Music at University of Galway will give a…
Cassiopeia Winds
Genesys Building (top floor), Bonham QuayMatthew Manning, oboe | Catriona Ryan, flute | Deirdre O'Leary, clarinet | Cormac Ó hAodáin, French horn | John Hearne, bassoon GIULIO BRICCIALDI Quintet in D Major, Op.124 PAUL HINDEMITH…
MfG Encore: Cassiopeia Winds
Kilcummin Church, Oughterard.Matthew Manning, oboe | Catriona Ryan, flute | Deirdre O'Leary, clarinet | Cormac O hAod, French horn | John Hearne, bassoon GIULIO BRICCIALDI Quintet in D Major, Op.124 PAUL HINDEMITH…
Lunchtime Concert: Adam Buttimer
O'Donoghue Theatre, University of GalwayIn association with Arts in Action, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe-University of Galway Adam Buttimer, tuba MfG is delighted to present young tuba player Adam Buttimer, winner of the RDS Music Bursary winner 2024.…
Cushendall
The Hardiman Ballroom 14/15 Eyre Square, Galway, IrelandSharon Carty mezzo-soprano | John Finucane clarinet | Finghin Collins piano BRAHMS Die Mainacht, Von Ewiger Liebe SCHUMANN Du Bist wie eine Blume STANFORD Sterne mit dem Gold’nen Fußchen, Wie…
Lunchtime Concert: Aimee Banks and Dearbhla Collins
Emily Anderson Concert Hall, University of Galway Emily Anderson Concert Hall, University of Galway, Galway, IrelandIn association with Arts in Action, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe-University of Galway Aimee Banks, soprano | Dearbhla Collins, piano The first of our two Galway performers in this series, award-winning vocalist Aimee Banks…
A Mother’s Voice
Nun’s Island TheatreMusici Ireland Beth McNinch, viola | Jane Hackett, violin | Katie Tertell, cello | Vourneen Ryan, flute A Mother's Voice, commissioned by Musici Ireland, is a commemorative dedication to the…
Midwinter Festival RAVEL:
Homages and Literary Inspiration
Town Hall Theatre
Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, Ireland
FRIDAY 17 JANUARY AT 7.30PM TOWN HALL THEATRE François-Xavier Poizat, piano | Finghin Collins, piano | Gemma Ni Bhriain, mezzo-soprano Selected piano pieces: A la manière de Chabrier A la…
Midwinter Festival: RAVEL
Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, IrelandFRIDAY 17 JANUARY TO SUNDAY 19 JANUARY 2025 TOWN HALL THEATRE This January we celebrate 150 years since the birth of Maurice Ravel, one of the most original and sophisticated…
MWF RAVEL:
Folklore of France
Town Hall Theatre
Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, Ireland
SATURDAY 18 JANUARY AT 7.30PM TOWN HALL THEATRE François-Xavier Poizat, piano | Gwendolyn Masin, violin | Benedict Kloeckner, cello | Finghin Collins, piano | Gemma Ni Bhriain, mezzo-soprano From Le…
MWF RAVEL:
Exotic Influences
Town Hall Theatre
Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, Ireland
SUNDAY 19 JANUARY AT 3.00PM TOWN HALL THEATRE François-Xavier Poizat, piano | Gwendolyn Masin, violin | Benedict Kloeckner, cello | Finghin Collins, piano | Gemma Ni Bhriain, mezzo-soprano | Ríona…
Lunchtime Concert: Laoise McMullin
Siobhán McKenna Theatre, University of GalwayIn association with Arts in Action, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe-University of Galway Laoise McMullin, piano Galway musician Laoise McMullin is no stranger to MfG. In years gone by she was a trusted page…
Fidelio Trio
The Hardiman Ballroom 14/15 Eyre Square, Galway, IrelandDarragh Morgan, violin | Tim Gill, cello | Mary Dullea, piano BEETHOVEN "Ghost" Trio Op. 70 No.1 SCHOENBERG Verklärte Nacht (arr. Steuermann) SCHUBERT Trio in E flat major Op. 100…
National Symphony Orchestra
Leisureland Salthill, Galway, Galway, IrelandNational Symphony Orchestra Alexander Shelley, conductor Simone Lamsma, violin BRAHMS Violin Concerto SCHUMANN Symphony No. 3, Rhenish Hear the soul-bearing Violin Concerto by Brahms and Schumann’s simmering, slow-burning Rhenish…
