~Spotted! January/February Edition~
Irish Times Feature Preview, Michael Dervan: https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/galway-s-beethoven-celebration-it-has-to-be-terrifying-for-everyone-1.4134155 Irish Times Review, Michael Dervan: https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/galway-s-midwinter-festival-celebrated-beethoven-s-early-work-1.4145698 Sunday Business Post: https://www.businesspost.ie/life-arts/beethoven-in-pole-position-on-galways-2020-grid-e3a5e727 Connacht Tribune https://www.theconnacht.ie/en/events-in-galway/music-for%20galway-midwinter-festival/ Galway Chamber https://www.galwaychamber.com/business-week-interview-music-galway/ Galway Daily..https://www.galwaydaily.com/arts-culture/music-for-galway-beethoven-concerts/ Irish National opera Website..https://www.irishnationalopera.ie/whats-on/events/abl-aviation-opera-studio-recital Glenloabbey hotel https://www.glenloabbeyhotel.ie/en/upcoming-events-galway/music-for-galway-festival
Read MoreMidwinter Festival 2020 – What a Success!
Recognise anyone? ?Some fabulous photos of supporters of our Midwinter Festival as well as a few familiar faces! Our Midwinter Festival BEETHOVEN was an enormous success – and we are so very grateful for those who came and joined in the celebration, as well as our…
Read MoreNew Year New Programme!
We are just beyond excited to step into the new decade with all our events yet to come!Cellissimo International Cello Festival in April/May, Abendmusik divided upon 6 Sundays throughout the year, Paperboat Opera in June and Spark of the Gods in December – what a line up! We are delighted to be in partnership with Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture for this schedule…
Read MoreSpotted! December Edition
Heard! Our Finghin Collins featured on Sean O’ Rourke’s RTE1 radio show playing and speaking all things BEETHOVEN- listen back here… https://www.rte.ie/radio/radioplayer/html5/#/radio1/21673168 Our Handel’s Messiah in the Connacht Tribune…https://connachttribune.ie/handels%e2%80%88messiah-at-galway-cathedral/Click here to change this text Bassoonist Amy Harman performing for our Midwinter Festival Quartet and Septet… https://connachttribune.ie/love-of-music-has-amy-reaching-for-stars/ Our Midwinter Festival in the Irish Times…https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/festivals-2020-the-best-arts-music-books-and-film-events-in-ireland-1.4117195 The Galway Advertiser on…
Read MoreHandel’s Messiah 2019
This year’s Handel’s Messiah was once again an exhilarating and joyous affair. A full Galway Cathedral enjoyed the night’s festivities, featuring the glorious Irish Baroque Orchestra coupled along with the stunning voices of the Sestina choir.They were joined by a world class line-up of soloists: Emma Morwood (soprano), Rachel Kelly (mezzo soprano), Anthony Gregory (tenor) and Edward…
Read MoreCello Stories – Part 1
Part one follows Naomi Berrill as she shares the story of the Galway Cello with the children of Inishbofin. Meet the Galway Cello; an instrument made of locally grown trees.Stay tuned for more episodes of Cello Stories!This series showcases our Galway Cello as part of our new cello festival coming April/May 2020 – CELLISSIMO…
Read MoreMidwinter Festival 2020
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth, Music for Galway’s Midwinter Festival continues its long-standing tradition of presenting a three-day weekend of themed classical concerts with musicians from Galway, Ireland and beyond. We will focus primarily on Beethoven’s early solo piano and chamber music compositions, featuring violin sonatas, string quartets, the Quintet for piano and…
Read MoreWe’ve been Nominated!
We are delighted to announce that Music for Galway has been short-listed as a finalist in the Best Tourism Product/Campaign, of the Galway Chamber Business Awards 2019, in association with sponsor Shannon Group plc! We are incredibly grateful for this opportunity, as we pride ourselves in providing world class classical music concerts for both locals…
Read MoreCellissimo Inisbofin Cello Day
Finghin Collins and Anna Lardi Fogarty give a sneak preview of what is to be expected on Inishbofin – 26 April 2020. Featuring Úna Ní Chiannain on cello.Travel from Galway to Cleggan by coach, and to Inishbofin by ferry. In small groups you will be led on a cello trail around the island. Along the…
Read MoreCellissimo International Student Programme (ISP) Callout!
More info on Cellissimo here >http://mfg.xyl0wco4cd-58e60rplv6d7.p.runcloud.link/cellissimo/
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