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 Marty Morrissey presents his sporting life – the games, the music and the craic – performed by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and Gavin Maloney. With…
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 AIDAN THOMSON Emily Anderson and Beethoven’s Letters 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 Thomson, Head of Music…
Cassiopeia Winds
Genesys Building (top floor), Bonham QuayTHIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT! Please note that there are still tickets available for the repeat performance in Oughterard on Thursday 24th October. Click HERE for details. Matthew 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…
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 Kleine Kammermusik für fünf Bläser ADELE O’DWYER Three Chromatic Miniatures CARL NIELSEN Quintet, Op.43 VALERIE COLEMAN Umoja Cassiopeia Winds is a quintet of Ireland's…
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. This is the third time that MfG presents the RDS Music Bursary winner as part of its AiA lunchtime season and a rare opportunity to…
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 des Mondes Abbild zittert, Schlummerlied, SCHUMANN Requiem Op. 90 STANFORD Sonata for clarinet and piano Op. 120 Two songs from “A Sheaf of Songs from…
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 is currently pursuing her studies at the RIAM in Dublin. She is joined by Dearbhla Collins on piano, renowned internationally for her work with singers.…
A Mother’s Voice
Nun’s Island TheatreMusici Ireland Ioana Petcu Colan, violin | Jane Hackett, violin | Beth McNinch, viola | Katie Tertell, cello A Mother's Voice, created by Musici Ireland, is a commemorative dedication to the many women affected by the mother and baby homes in Ireland during the 1900s. It is a multidisciplinary production in honour of these women,…
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 Ní Bhriain, mezzo-soprano Selected piano pieces: A la manière de Chabrier A la manière de Borodin Menuet sur le nom d’Haydn La Valse Selected songs: Chanson du rouet Ballade de 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 composers of the twentieth century. Our Midwinter Festival presents a wide-ranging survey of his solo piano, chamber and vocal music, as well as a new…
Midwinter Festival RAVEL:
Folklore
Town Hall Theatre
Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, Ireland
SATURDAY 18 JANUARY TOWN HALL THEATRE Pre-concert talk at 7.00pm with François-Xavier Poizat Main auditorium. Included in the tickets to the 7.30pm concert Concert at 7.30pm François-Xavier Poizat, piano | Gwendolyn Masin, violin | Benedict Kloeckner, cello | Finghin Collins, piano | Gemma Ni Bhriain, mezzo-soprano From Le Tombeau de Couperin: Prelude, Menuet, Toccata Sonata…
Midwinter Festival 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 Ní Bhriain, mezzo-soprano | Ríona Ó Duinnín, flute | Aneta Dortová, dance artist Cinq mélodies populaires grecques Violin Sonata Chansons Madécasses Tzigane for violin and piano Boléro For the final…
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 turner but now we are excited to welcome her on stage as pianist and composer. She will perform works by Bach, Chopin and Albeniz. THE…
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 The Fidelio Trio returns to Galway to perform a programme of pillars of the piano trio repertoire. Masterpieces by Beethoven and Schubert frame Edward Steuermann's…
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 Symphony brought to life by the National Symphony Orchestra and violinist Simone Lamsma, under the baton of Alexander Shelley. PRESENTED IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE NATIONAL…
Britten Oboe Quartet
St. Joseph's Church, Presentation RdNicholas Daniel, oboe & cor anglais | Jacqueline Shave, violin | Ting-Ru Lai, viola | Caroline Dearnley, cello MOZART Adagio K. 580a MACONCHY Oboe quartet MOERAN Phantasy Quartet SHAVE Artin Danish trad Sonderho Bridal Trilogy MOZART Oboe Quartet K. 370 The Britten Oboe Quartet, led by star oboist Nicholas Daniel, presents a typically eclectic…
