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SUMMARY:Fiona Kennedy presents Natural Woman
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed singer-songwriter Fiona Kennedy\, a well-loved figure in Irish music for over three decades\, is set to captivate audiences with her bold new theatrical production\, Natural Woman. Running for one night only in The Mall Arts Centre Youghal\, this innovative show marks a departure from Kennedy’s traditional musical performances\, blending original songs with evocative readings\, poetry\, storytelling\, and stunning visual projections. Natural Woman sold out its initial run at the Cork Arts Theatre & had a highly successful run in The Briery Gap Macroom among other venues with excellent reviews.\n“Fiona Kennedy is a gifted songwriter… an exceptional show.” Clodagh Finn. Irish Examiner \nNatural Woman is a deeply personal and artistically rich exploration of the women who have shaped Kennedy’s life and creative journey. Inspired by figures that include legendary travel writer Dervla Murphy\, champion of the homeless Caitriona Twomey\, campaigner Vicky Phelan\, activist Mary Crilly and others\, the show celebrates courage\, resilience\, and the quiet heroism of everyday women. With readings performed by Cork author Ethel Crowley & Kennedys superb band onstage too\, Natural Woman offers an experience that is both thought-provoking and emotionally uplifting. \n“This is the most creatively daring project I’ve ever undertaken\,” says Fiona. “It’s a celebration of the women who’ve inspired me—some famous\, some quietly extraordinary—and I hope audiences leave feeling moved\, empowered\, and reminded of the hope that surrounds us. I’m also very excited to announce that I’ll be releasing an album of the songs from the show soon” she adds.\nKennedy’s signature warmth and unique voice anchor the performance\, while the integration of visual storytelling elevates the show into a truly immersive experience. Audiences can expect a tapestry of music and narrative that transcends genre and format\, offering a fresh perspective on the power of female influence. \nHaving previously supported icons like Kris Kristofferson\, and with accolades including an IRMA Award nomination and her own one-hour RTÉ TV special\, Kennedy brings a wealth of experience and authenticity to the stage…audiences at The Mall Arts Centre Youghal are in for a treat!
URL:https://livingyoughal.ie/event/fiona-kennedy-presents-natural-woman/
LOCATION:The Mall Arts Centre\, Mall House\, Youghal\, Co. Cork\, P36 A660\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Mayor's Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Ryan Sister & Friends – Christmas Concert.
URL:https://livingyoughal.ie/event/mayors-christmas-concert/
LOCATION:The Mall Arts Centre\, Mall House\, Youghal\, Co. Cork\, P36 A660\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:The Lir Quartet
DESCRIPTION:THE LIR QUARTET\nSiobhán Doyle\, violin\nSophie Williams\, violin\nEd Creedon\, viola\nKillian White\, cello \nThe Lir Quartet has established itself as one of Ireland’s most exciting and dynamc chamber music ensembles. Formed at Barry Douglas’s Clandeboye Festival in 2016\, the quartet has built up a busy schedule\, embarking on several Irish tours each year. Recent highlights include tours at the National Concert Hall\, Triskel Arts Centre and West Cork Music. In February 2019 the quartet performed at Aesynth; a festival of music\, art and synaesthesia that was curated by violinist Siobhán Doyle and artist/synaesthete Jane Mackay. Passionate about exploring contemporary repertoire\, the quartet has performed Sean Doherty’s ‘Devil’s Dream’ in a national tour as well as recently performing the Irish premieres of Harry O’ Connor’s ‘Summer Idyll’ throughout the country in October 2024. The quartet comprises of four of Ireland’s foremost string players\, based in Ireland\, The Netherlands and Scotland\, with each player pursuing varied soloist\, orchestral and chamber music activities.
URL:https://livingyoughal.ie/event/the-lir-quartet/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Collegiate Church\, Youghal-Lands\, Youghal\, Co. Cork\, P36 AH64\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:The Celtic Tenors
DESCRIPTION:The Celtic Tenors is an Irish trio of tenor singers. The trio comprises Matthew “Gilly” Gilsenan\, James Nelson\, and Daryl Simpson. Known for their signature harmony-rich style\, they blend opera\, classical\, Irish traditional\, and pop influences
URL:https://livingyoughal.ie/event/the-celtic-tenors/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Collegiate Church\, Youghal-Lands\, Youghal\, Co. Cork\, P36 AH64\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Kieran Goss & Annie Kinsella
DESCRIPTION:Home For The Summer Tour… July 2025\n“Individually\, they are both gifted singers but when they sing together\, magic happens… the harmonies\, the chemistry… just sublime.”\nTime Out Magazine \nIrish duo Kieran Goss and Annie Kinsella make their first visit to Youghal when they perform in the Mall Arts Centre on Friday 25th July as part of their annual ‘Home For The Summer’ Tour. They will be performing tracks from ‘Oh\, The Starlings’; their critically acclaimed debut duo album. Widely praised as a stunning piece of work\, ‘Oh\, The Starlings’ gained the attention of musicians and music fans from all over the world\, receiving rave reviews. They will also perform songs from Kieran’s stellar back catalogue\, and will be introducing new material from their new album which is due for release in Spring 2026.\nAn evening of beautiful music and heart breaking harmonies. A show not to be missed.
URL:https://livingyoughal.ie/event/kieran-goss-annie-kinsella/
LOCATION:The Mall Arts Centre\, Mall House\, Youghal\, Co. Cork\, P36 A660\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Trasna: Ger O'Donnell & Trevor Sexton
DESCRIPTION:Trasna\, the Irish folk duo comprised of Ger O’Donnell from County Clare and Trevor Sexton from County Limerick\, has been captivating audiences for six years with their rich and diverse musical offerings. Both singers and multi-instrumentalists\, O’Donnell and Sexton are known for their exceptional skill with a range of instruments including guitars\, piano\, double bass\, banjo\, whistle\, flute\, and several unique\, less conventional instruments.\nTheir innovative approach to traditional folk music has resulted in six chart-topping hits in Ireland\, solidifying their place in the contemporary folk scene.\nTheir extensive touring across Europe and the US has further cemented their reputation as a dynamic and versatile act. Trasna’s live performances are celebrated for their energetic and heartfelt delivery\, seamlessly blending traditional Irish melodies with a fresh\, modern twist. The duo’s ability to traverse diverse musical landscapes while maintaining their folk roots has garnered them a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim\, making them one of the most exciting acts in the folk genre today.
URL:https://livingyoughal.ie/event/trasna-ger-odonnell-trevor-sexton/
LOCATION:The Mall Arts Centre\, Mall House\, Youghal\, Co. Cork\, P36 A660\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Seth Mulder & Midnight Run
DESCRIPTION:Seth Mulder & Midnight Run aim to preserve the legacy of bluegrass music and carry that torch forward into the future with their music.
URL:https://livingyoughal.ie/event/seth-mulder-midnight-run-2/
LOCATION:The Mall Arts Centre\, Mall House\, Youghal\, Co. Cork\, P36 A660\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Seth Mulder & Midnight Run
DESCRIPTION:Seth Mulder & Midnight Run is traditional bluegrass music at its best! Hailing from the heart of the Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg\, TN\, Seth Mulder & Midnight Run present a high-energy show filled with nostalgic entertainment\, tight harmonies\, and skillful musicianship\, all built around a curated set list of original material and lost covers.\nSeth Mulder & Midnight Run released their latest album\, “In Dreams I Go Back” in September 2022 on Mountain Fever Records. The album features S.P.B.G.M.A. 2023 Song of the Year\, “My\, My\, My\,” and other chart-topping songs such as “One More Night” and “Carolina Line.” In 2021\, “One More Night” was the 4th most played song on bluegrass radio that year.\nIncorporating elements of Bluegrass\, country\, folk\, and roots music. Seth Mulder & Midnight Run aim to preserve the legacy of bluegrass music and carry that torch forward into the future with their music.\nBy definition\, they are a traditional bluegrass band but progressive by writing their own material and presenting old material like no other in the genre.\nIn a day and age where authenticity is everything\, Seth Mulder & Midnight Run are the real deal; as one of the most talked-about young bands on the circuit today\, the future of bluegrass music is in good hands. \nwww.midnightrunbluegrass.com
URL:https://livingyoughal.ie/event/seth-mulder-midnight-run/
LOCATION:The Mall Arts Centre\, Mall House\, Youghal\, Co. Cork\, P36 A660\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Patrick Feeney - Country & Gospel
DESCRIPTION:Patrick Feeney was born to sing!\nPatrick Feeney was born to sing and from the tender age of four he wanted to be on stage with his father who played in a local band. His phenomenal success\, especially over the past few years\, is summed up in three words from the title of Patrick’s first album\, back in 2003 – that title says it all… “Thanks to You”. It’s 18 years since the then teenager released that debut album\, and while he has recorded countless songs since\, he still lives by the motto that it’s thanks to you\, the fans\, that he is such a success today. \nPatrick has legions of fans across Ireland and is a regular guest on TV and Radio. \nPatrick is known nationally for his remarkable tenor voice. He has won many prestigious awards over the years and is a versatile performer. \nWhy not join one of our finest for an unmissable night of Country and Gospel.
URL:https://livingyoughal.ie/event/patrick-feeney-country-gospel/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Collegiate Church\, Youghal-Lands\, Youghal\, Co. Cork\, P36 AH64\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Meliora & Olympia Quartets
DESCRIPTION:A concert by two outstanding young string quartets who will be heading to Bantry at the end of June to take part in the West Cork Chamber Music Festival
URL:https://livingyoughal.ie/event/meliora-olympia-quartets-2/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Collegiate Church\, Youghal-Lands\, Youghal\, Co. Cork\, P36 AH64\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Meliora & Olympia Quartets
DESCRIPTION:A concert by two outstanding young string quartets who will be heading to Bantry at the end of June to take part in the West Cork Chamber Music Festival \nTHE OLYMPIA QUARTET\nYevlaliia Yershova\, violin\nEllen Crowley\, violin\nCharlie Duff\, viola\nAdam Joyce\, cello\nFanny Mendelssohn: String Quartet in E flat major [1834]\nShostakovich: String Quartet No.8 in C minor [1960] \nTHE MELIORA QUARTET\nCillian Ó Cathasaigh\, violin\nKate Ní Shé\, violin\nKseniia Yershova\, viola\nOscar Casey\, cello\nBeethoven: String Quartet in E minor Op.59 No.2 (Rasoumovsky) [1808] \nThe Olympia Quartet presents Fanny Mendelssohn’s gorgeous E flat major quartet alongside Shostakovich’s heart-breaking eighth quartet\, lamenting the futility of war. The Meliora Quartet plays one of the greats of the classical repertoire\, Beethoven’s second ‘Rasoumovsky’ quartet. Famed particularly for its beautiful\, meditative slow movement\, this quartet is also spectacularly virtuosic and will bring the concert to a rousing conclusion.
URL:https://livingyoughal.ie/event/meliora-olympia-quartets/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Collegiate Church\, Youghal-Lands\, Youghal\, Co. Cork\, P36 AH64\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:The Solas Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Solas Quartet is a Cork-based group led by Irish Chamber Orchestra leader Katherine Hunka. For their fourth NSQF tour they bring another programme full of variety and originality. Haydn’s celebrated G major quartet Op.76 No.1 is one the greats\, its playful opening movement followed by a gorgeous chorale\, a witty scherzo and a virtuosic finale. Dave Fennessy’s musical career has progressed from school rock band\, through guitar and composition studies in Dublin and Glasgow\, and on to winning numerous international accolades for his music. The Danish Quartet’s album of arrangements of Danish folk tunesWood Works has attracted a huge following and the Solas Quartet brings you two of the best of them. Smetana’s autobiographical masterpiece From My Life is always a highlight of any programme; through its four movements\, this extaordinary quartet truly conveys a sense of the span of a lifetime. \nSOLAS QUARTET\nKatherine Hunka\, violin\nMarja Gaynor\, violin\nCian Ó Dúill\, viola\nAoife Nic Athlaoich\, cello \n 
URL:https://livingyoughal.ie/event/the-solas-quartet/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Collegiate Church\, Youghal-Lands\, Youghal\, Co. Cork\, P36 AH64\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:The Frank & Walters
DESCRIPTION:The Frank and Walters are out on the road for a series of intimate acoustic gigs. \nWith a back catalogue of hundreds of songs penned over 3 decades the band play all your favourites and some long-lost classics in all their acoustic glory. \nPaul also shares some of the stories behind the songs and anecdotes from the hippy diddly crazy world of life in one of Ireland’s most enduring bands. \nExpect to hear hits such as ‘After All’ and ‘Fashion crisis hits New York’ coupled with timeless classics like ‘How can I exist’ and ‘Landslide’. \nPaul said “It’s been a while since we’d done any acoustic gigs so we’ve dusted off our acoustic guitars and I can’t wait to share the songs and stories with our fans\, old and new”
URL:https://livingyoughal.ie/event/the-frank-walters/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Collegiate Church\, Youghal-Lands\, Youghal\, Co. Cork\, P36 AH64\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Stocktons Wing
DESCRIPTION:Stockton’s Wing have a reputation for being one of Ireland’s most exciting live bands\, their shows are filled with energy and passion\, as well as an incredible sense of fun. \nHaving been at the forefront of Irish music for 40+ years\, with a career that has brought them to every corner of the world\, from their humble beginnings in Brogans pub in Ennis\, to becoming one of Ireland’s leading bands and touring the globe\, the Wing are showing no signs of stopping anytime soon. \nWith Paul Roche’s wild and haunting flutes and whistles\, Mike Hanrahan’s passionate\, thought provoking song-writing and articulate guitar playing\, they have got the energy and enthusiasm of a young band\, backed up by the experience and talent of some of Ireland’s finest musicians in Karol Lynch on banjo and mandolin\, Tara Breen on fiddle\, and Paul McSherry on guitar.
URL:https://livingyoughal.ie/event/stocktons-wing/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Collegiate Church\, Youghal-Lands\, Youghal\, Co. Cork\, P36 AH64\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Roisin O
DESCRIPTION:Róisín O is a wonderful Irish singer/songwriter\, having been on stage from a young age with her mother Mary Black and more recently on tour in America with The Coronas and her brother Danny she is no stranger to putting on an exciting show.
URL:https://livingyoughal.ie/event/roisin-o/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Collegiate Church\, Youghal-Lands\, Youghal\, Co. Cork\, P36 AH64\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Lismore Choir
DESCRIPTION:The Lismore choir is a friendly mixed choir of all ages about 35 strong. We usually present two major concerts a year; our Christmas celebration at Lismore Castle every December and a Spring concert often in Lismore Cathedral\, as well as performing at various community functions locally.\nThe choir also occasionally joins with other choirs for performance; and it has enjoyed entertaining choirs from abroad and then travelling to return the visit. The choir also participates in choral festivals
URL:https://livingyoughal.ie/event/lismore-choir/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Collegiate Church\, Youghal-Lands\, Youghal\, Co. Cork\, P36 AH64\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Jack O'Rourke
DESCRIPTION:A captivating and unique live artist\, Jack O Rourke performs his most recent album Wild Place and old favourites at St. Mary’s Collegiate Church. \nDescribed as “Easily one of the year’s best albums.” by the Irish Times\, Wild Place is Jack’s first release since 2019 and has met wide acclaim; \n“There’s a soaring\, magical quality to Jack O’Rourke’s Wild Place. There’s an almost cinematic feel to the album\, like a soundtrack to some classic Hollywood movie\, perhaps by Nora Ephron. Wild Place seals O’Rourke’s reputation as one of Ireland’s most gifted performers.” – Hotpress  \n“O’Rourke is a vocalist of rare distinction. The album’s essence is to be found on Sea Swimming – a track that’s redolent of the sort of standards that Paul Brady delivered early in his career.” – John Meagher\, The Irish Independent
URL:https://livingyoughal.ie/event/jack-orourke/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Collegiate Church\, Youghal-Lands\, Youghal\, Co. Cork\, P36 AH64\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Vanburgh & Friends
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAMME\nBeethoven – String Quintet in E flat major Op.4 [1795]\nBrahms – String Sextet in G major Op.36 [1865] \nSUMMARY\nThe Vanbrugh and their guests present two fine and highly contrasted works from the extended chamber music repertoire. Beethoven’s early string quintet Op.4 is his own re-working of his wind octet written in Vienna in 1793 where there was great demand for light-hearted wind band music. The arrangement for strings offers an attractive and elegant lightness of touch. In contrast\, Brahms’ extraordinary G major sextet is the work of a composer at the peak of his powers\, its mood ranging from the restrained beauty of the opening bars to the boisterous party music in the scherzo and the relaxed playfulness of the finale. The 32-year-old composer wrote it in idyllic surroundings near Baden-Baden\, Germany and it was premiered in Boston\, Massachusetts in 1866.
URL:https://livingyoughal.ie/event/vanburgh-friends-2/
LOCATION:The Mall Arts Centre\, Mall House\, Youghal\, Co. Cork\, P36 A660\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Vanburgh & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Keith Pascoe\, violin\nMarja Gaynor\, violin\nSimon Aspell\, viola\nEd Creedon\, viola\nChristopher Marwood\, cello\nMaria O’Connor\, cello \nPROGRAMME\nBeethoven – String Quintet in E flat major Op.4 [1795]\nBrahms – String Sextet in G major Op.36 [1865] \nSUMMARY\nThe Vanbrugh and their guests present two fine and highly contrasted works from the extended chamber music repertoire. Beethoven’s early string quintet Op.4 is his own re-working of his wind octet written in Vienna in 1793 where there was great demand for light-hearted wind band music. The arrangement for strings offers an attractive and elegant lightness of touch. In contrast\, Brahms’ extraordinary G major sextet is the work of a composer at the peak of his powers\, its mood ranging from the restrained beauty of the opening bars to the boisterous party music in the scherzo and the relaxed playfulness of the finale. The 32-year-old composer wrote it in idyllic surroundings near Baden-Baden\, Germany and it was premiered in Boston\, Massachusetts in 1866.\nBIOGRAPHY\nThe Vanbrugh has evolved from the work of the Vanbrugh Quartet which was based in Cork as RTE’s Resident Quartet from 1986 to 2013 and as Artists-in-Residence at University College\, Cork from 1990 until the retirement of violinist Gregory Ellis in 2017. Over three decades the quartet gave close to three thousand concerts\, presenting the chamber music repertoire to audiences throughout Ireland\, Europe\, the Americas\, and the Far East. Commercial recordings include more than thirty CDs of repertoire ranging from the complete Beethoven quartets to many contemporary Irish works. In 2016 the group was presented with the National Concert Hall’s Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of their contribution to music in Ireland.\nKeith Pascoe\, Simon Aspell\, and Christopher Marwood continue to perform together as the nucleus of the Vanbrugh and are joined by guest artists for tours of a wide range of chamber music repertoire.\nKeith Pascoe\, violin\nKeith Pascoe was invited to join the Vanbrugh Quartet in 1998 whilst still a London-based musician. He studied violin\, piano\, chamber music\, and conducting at the Royal College of Music under Jaroslav Vanecek\, Eileen Reynolds\, Aeolian and Amadeus Quartets\, and Norman Del Mar. In 1985 he founded the Britten Quartet who became EMI exclusive artists having previously made numerous recordings with other labels\, touring the world for ten years. After the Britten Quartet disbanded\, it wasn’t long before he heard Ireland’s call…\nIn Cork he hit the ground running with a hectic national and international schedule\, touring for nearly twenty years with the Vanbrugh Quartet. In quieter times he was inspired to take further studies including research into the music of Luigi Boccherini. Several of his critical editions have been published\, and he is lecturer in chamber music and violin at TU Dublin.\nHis solo violin work includes performing cycles of the complete Mozart and Beethoven Sonatas on a tour of Ireland supported by the Arts Council. And as director-violinist of Evlana\, an Irish contemporary music group\, he continues to work with living Irish composers. As conductor of the Cork Fleischmann Symphony Orchestra for many years\, he has conducted and played concertos on numerous occasions.\nThe renaissance of the Vanbrugh has brought him further inspiration and refocus\, opening new possibilities in repertoire\, collaborations and artistic challenges.\nMarja Gaynor\, violin\nOriginally from Finland\, Marja Gaynor is a Cork-based violinist and viola player. She specialises in Baroque music and is a member of Irish Baroque Orchestra and Camerata Kilkenny\, recording and touring with both groups regularly. She has also performed with Irish Chamber Orchestra\, Ensemble Marsyas\, Dunedin Consort\, London Handel Players\, King’s Consort and Helsinki Baroque Orchestra. Marja is known as a versatile musician at home in many different styles\, a fluent improviser\, as well as arranger and curator. Her string arranging credits include Oscar-winning song “Falling Slowly” from the movie Once\, and Marja is also a long time member of the cult band Interference. Upcoming projects include chamber music tours with Solas Quartet and The Vanbrugh and performing and arranging as a trio with uilleann piper David Power and flamenco guitarist John Walsh. She teaches violin and chamber music in MTU Cork School of Music.\nSimon Aspell\, viola\nA graduate of the Royal Academy of Music\, London\, Simon Aspell is one of Ireland’s leading viola players. Aside of his work with Vanbrugh Quartet\, Simon has also had a successful career as an orchestral principal\, guesting with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe\, Royal Northern Sinfonia\, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic\, as well as appearing as soloist and recitalist throughout Ireland and the UK. A frequent guest with numerous ensembles\, Simon has also joined his colleagues at the RIAM’s chamber group ACE (Academy Chamber Ensemble)\, performing regularly throughout Ireland. Simon teaches viola and chamber music at MTU Cork School of Music and at the Royal Irish Academy of Music\, in Dublin.\nEd Creedon\, viola\nEd Creedon enjoys a varied career as a viola player\, performing chamber music\, in recitals and as an orchestral musician. Recent tours include the National Concert Hall Chamber Music Gathering\, tours throughout Ireland with the Lir String Quartet\, tours to Finland\, France and India with Camerata Ireland as well as solo tours with Camerata Ireland and Barry Douglas.\nChamber music highlights include tours with the Vanbrugh Quartet\, as well as appearances with the Ficino Ensemble in Dublin\, the Piatti Quartet in the U.K.\, at the Ortús Festival in Cork\, and repeat invitations to the Clandeboye Festival in Belfast and the Killaloe Festival of Chamber Music. For four consecutive summers he took part in the West Cork Chamber Music Festival’s Young Musicians Programme.\nEd comes from Cork and studied with Constantin Zanidache and Simon Aspell at the Cork School of Music.\nChristopher Marwood\, cello\nChristopher Marwood graduated from Cambridge University in 1983 and went on to study at London’s Royal Academy of Music and Conservatorium Maastricht. Cello teachers included Florence Hooton\, David Strange\, Ralph Kirshbaum\, William Pleeth and Radu Aldulescu. His chamber music mentor for several years was Emmanuel Hurwitz.\nAs cellist of the Vanbrugh Quartet for 32 years\, Christopher Marwood enjoyed a busy career performing throughout Ireland and touring worldwide. He co-founded the West Cork Chamber Music Festival in 1996 and remains director of the Festival’s masterclass programme. He is director of the National String Quartet Foundation\, planning and raising funds for more than fifty concerts annually. He teaches at MTU Cork School of Music and at the Royal Irish Academy of Music and continues to perform both as soloist and as chamber musician. His recent CD of works by Boris Tchaikovsky was nominated for the 2019 International Classical Music Awards.\nMaria O’Connor\, cello\nCellist Maria O’Connor holds both a B.Mus and an MA from the MTU Cork School of Music. She was a prize winner in numerous competitions including Feis Ceoil\, Feis Maitiu and the CSM Concerto and Chamber Music Competition. During her studies she was a guest soloist with the CSM Symphony Orchestra\, and performed on many occasions with the Chiral Quartet. Maria has performed in numerous venues and festivals at home and abroad including the West Cork Chamber Music Festival\, Killaloe Music Festival\, the Music in Drumcliffe festival and in the RDS Rising Stars recital series\, the Jeuneusses Musicales Festival and at Guildhall\, London. She enjoys a diverse career as a chamber musician\, orchestral player and teacher. She is currently principal cellist with the Irish Memory Orchestra and has toured with them in both Ireland and abroad. As a freelance cellist she also plays with Cello Ireland\, the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and the Kerry Scotia Ensemble.
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LOCATION:The Mall Arts Centre\, Mall House\, Youghal\, Co. Cork\, P36 A660\, Ireland
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