To find out more about our 2023 events, please visit www chambermusiconvalentia com or call +353 (83) 096 5977
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7 30pm - 9 00pm | Church of St John the Baptist | €12 – €18
Our opening concert of the 2023 Festival presents two of the most dynamic works in the chamber music repertoire by Brahms, from the late intimacy of his Clarinet Trio to the youthful confidence of his Piano Quintet We also feature Irish female composers; Ina Boyle’s remarkable story telling and a further work from Tionscadal na nAmhrán Ealaíne Gaeilge with Ailís Ní Ríain’s setting of arresting texts by Aifric Mac Aodha
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9.30pm - 10.30pm | Church of St. John the Baptist | €15
Reflections on timeless classics by The Beatles, Weather Report, Joni Mitchell, Led Zeppelin, these late evening evocative re-workings for piano trio also features original music by Ryiuchi Sakamoto, Chick Corea, Darius Brubeck and Bill Evans
7 00pm - 9 30pm | Glanleam House | €35
The wonderful chamber setting of Glanleam House is our venue for an evening of music complemented with a wine and canapés reception This colourful programme takes themes of stories from the natural world, inspired by places and people, featuring Schubert’s Shepherd on the Rock, culminating in his effervescent Trout Quintet plus Stravinsky’s vivid Soldier's Tale and this year’s Ernest J. Moeran focus
11.00am - 11.45am | Valentia Island Lighthouse | €6 – €9
A highlight every year in the stunning location of one of the Great Lighthouses of Ireland, this is a location unlike any other to experience an interactive morning of music and fun. Book early to join this popular event with a selection of our 2023 Festival Artists
3 30pm - 5 30pm | Various venues | FREE
Visit our website and sign-up for one of our Valentia Workshops, one for harpists with Geraldine O’Doherty, and another for wind players with flautist, Catriona
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7.00pm - 7.30pm | Church of Immaculate Conception, Knightstown | FREE
Join us for this special free concert in collaboration with Music Generation Kerry, as prelude for our evening events
7 30pm - 9 00pm | Church of Immaculate Conception, Knightstown | €12 - €18
Celebrating our 10th Festival with the first of two instalments over two years of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerti composed whilst he was Kapellmeister in Köthen, this year particularly featuring our string players with flute and harpsichord Also on the programme is music by Ignatius Sancho, the first black person of African origin we know of to vote in a British election Balancing the baroque energy is folk music from Denmark in these perfectly formed arrangements by the Danish String Quartet, and the Turkish swirling energy of Erberk Eryilmaz. To complement this is the Estonian, Arvo Pärt’s hypnotic and reflective ‘Summa’.
9 30pm - 10 30pm | Church of Immaculate Conception | €15
Joining us from the west coast of USA is cellist Seth Parker Woods in a typically mesmerising and enterprising programme of music for solo cello Hailed by The Guardian as “a cellist of power and grace” who possesses “mature artistry and willingness to go to the brink,” GRAMMY-nominated cellist Seth Parker Woods has established his reputation as a versatile artist and innovator across multiple genres
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1 00pm - 2 00pm | Church of St Dorarca and St Teresa, Chapeltown | €10 - €15
The hauntingly beautiful sound world of flute, viola and harp is truly unique and some gems of the chamber music repertoire have been written for this ensemble This concert by principal players of National Symphony Orchestra and RTÉ Concert Orchestra joined by Fews Ensemble violist, presents probably the best-known work for the ensemble and a rare performance of French composer Albert Roussel’s sumptuous ‘Serenade’, joined by violin and cello
7 30pm - 9 00pm | Church of the Immaculate Conception | €12 – €18
Promising to be a very memorable and unique concert, this inspired pairing of twice GRAMMY nominated vocalist Iarla Ó Lionáird with renowned pianist and composer/arranger Cormac McCarthy, come together to explore Iarla's rich and varied repertoire with exciting new transcendent interpretations. Joined by two of this year’s Festival international artists on strings (Darragh Morgan, Irish violinist and Seth Parker Woods, American cellist), this is the perfect finale to our 10th Festival programme, combining multiple strands of music and life
Calling all music creators to join us for two special opportunities to celebrate our 10th Festival and perform with our 2023 Festival Artists As part of 2023 Chamber Music on Valentia, we would like to invite musicians (leisure-time, student, professional) to join us for a performance of works by Irish composers (including Donnacha Dennehy and Jennifer Walshe) as devised for Contemporary Music for All PLUS, we are on the search for music creators to share their work as part of this year's Festival For more information abour our 2023 opportunities, please visit www.chambermusiconvalentia.com.
We are delighted to announce our 10th annual Chamber Music on Valentia Festival. With concerts, immersive based experiences, and music workshops, there is something for everyone and we look forward to welcoming you to the island.
We welcome guest artists from USA, Austria, UK and Ireland. Our innovative curatorship highlights include: gathering our largest ensemble ever to perform three of Bach’s magnificent Brandenburg Concerti, a programme with the compelling ensemble of flute, viola and harp in Chapeltown, we include major works by Brahms and Schubert and songs by Irish female composers Ina Boyle and Ailís Ní Ríain, and our closing concert features the twice GRAMMY nominated celebrated vocalist Iarla Ó Lionáird.
Throughout the Festival other highlights and engagement opportunities include masterclasses, an opportunity to perform with Festival Artists, and the now much loved ‘Musical Map’ on Saturday 19th We have late night concerts of Fidelio Trio’s ‘Pop Archive’ and star American cellist Seth Parker Woods in a solo appearance and feature wonderful musicians Michael Collins (clarinet), Darragh Morgan (violin), Maighréad McCrann (violin), Fiona Winning (viola), Rose Redgrave (viola), Tim Gill (cello), Ronan Dunne (double bass), David Adams (harpsichord), Catríona Ryan (flute), Geraldine O’Doherty (harp) and Cormac McCarthy (keyboards) We are delighted to support four Young Artists and all of this happens within a multitude of unique venues on Valentia Island.
We look forward to you joining us for our 10th Festival this August and as ever thank our supporters, venues, volunteers and audience in making this Festival exist in such a magical place
Mary Dullea Artistic DirectorDetails on all events and opportunities are to be found at www.chambermusiconvalentia.com where you can book your tickets online. Additionally you can book tickets by emailing info@chambermusiconvalentia com, calling +353 (83) 096 5977, or in person from Walsh’s Grocery Store, Market Street, Knightstown (from 1 August 2023)
