Eliza and the Swans
SUMMER Music on the Shannon (SMS), the music and opera studies school, presents a performance at Millennium Theatre, LIT this Saturday 4 at 7pm. Look forward to a little known work, ‘Limerick of Eliza and the Swans’ with music by John Bedder and libretto by Hazel Gould.
SMS is both an international classical music school and festival that employs no barriers based on financial disadvantage, age or level of achievement.
Throughout its 25 years, more than 2,500 students from 20 countries have attended but the majority are Irish.
€10 tickets to Saturday’s operatic and orchestral presentation.
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Lunchtime at the Cathedral
WE’VE mentioned the Razene Wind Ensemble from Hungary’s recital this Friday August 3 in St Mary’s Cathedral at 1.15pm previously. Free to all, it sits easily in this vibrant summery programme of concerts that welcomes all communities to the 850 year old sacred venue. Friday’s music is by Charpentier, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Shostakovich and Brahms.
On to Wednesday 8 next when two members of the distinguished RTE ConTempo Quartet, Andreea Banciu and Adrian Mantu will play with pianist Aileen Cahill. Look forward to works by Shostakovich and Brahms as well as a rarely heard sonata by Rebecca Clarke.
Contributions to the passive collection that funds this year-long string of professional concerts are welcome; at your discretion.
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Chamber Philharmonia Cologne
“TO INSPIRE people across the world to enjoy classical music – that’s what we view as our maxim.” These words introduce the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne, a German ensemble that travels to tour Ireland, the UK and Europe each summer.
CPC will pitch up at St Flannan’s Cathedral, Killaloe on Sunday August 5 for an 8pm concert; ticket at the door only.
The programme will feature works of Vivaldi, Mozart and Paganini played by the musicians, all soloists as much as ensemble.
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Teen music camp
MORE to do with quavers and crotchets.. There will be a ‘music for teens’ camp from Tuesday August 7 to Thursday 9, 1pm-4pm daily at the Killaloe/ Ballina Community and Family Resource Centre on The Green. It is open to students aged between 13-18 years, with or without musical backgrounds, to experience live music with professional musicians. Word is:
“Essentially, the workshop will explore the importance and craft of song-writing, and the benefits of engaging with music in a positive, supportive environment. All equipment will be provided.”
The three multi-instrumentalist tutors facilitating this camp will be John Lillis of the Rusangano Family, Mike Gavin and Conor Crimmins.
Email to info@musicgenerationclare.ie or tel. Killaloe Ballina Community & Family Resource centre Reception Office 061-374741
