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Patrick Rafter violin

O’Donoghue Theatre, NUI Galway O’Donoghue Theatre, NUI Galway, Cappa Villa, University Rd University Rd, Galway, Ireland

Presented 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, Ireland

Music 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. 

€9

Christopher Moriarty & Gabrielė Dikčiūtė

O’Donoghue Theatre, NUI Galway O’Donoghue Theatre, NUI Galway, Cappa Villa, University Rd University Rd, Galway, Ireland

Presented 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, Ireland

One 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...

€10 – €20

Eoin Ducrot | Chiara Opalio | Aoife Burke

Emily Anderson Concert Hall, University of Galway Emily Anderson Concert Hall, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland

Presented 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, Ireland

Trio 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..

€10 – €20

Irish Baroque Orchestra & MfG present Handel’s Messiah

Galway Cathedral Galway Cathedral, Galway, Ireland

Irish 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..

€12.50 – €25.00

MWF: Richard Wigmore Talk

Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, Ireland

Music 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, Ireland

Music 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…

€12.50 – €25.00

MWF: Richard Wigmore Talk

Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, Ireland

Music 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, Ireland

Music 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)…

€12.50 – €25.00

MWF: Alina and Cédric play Beethoven

Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, Ireland

Music 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…

€15.00 – €30.00

Andreea Banciu | Aileen Cahill

Emily Anderson Concert Hall, University of Galway Emily Anderson Concert Hall, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland

Presented 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, Ireland

Presented 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, Ireland

CANCELLED 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, Ireland

Music 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…

€5.00 – €10.00

Cello Ireland

St. Mary’s Cathedral, Church of Ireland, Tuam St. Mary’s Cathedral, Currabell, 11 Abbey Trinity, Corralea West, Tuam, Co. Galway

Music 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, Ireland

Music 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…

€6.50

The Decibel Family

Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, Ireland

Music 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…

€6.50

The Decibel Family

Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, Ireland

Music 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…

€6.50