Mary Armitage followed in the footsteps of some of the world’s greatest musicians and performers when she took the stage of the National Concert Hall in Dublin on Saturday night to receive a prestigious award. Mary is this year’s winner of the Agnes O’Kane Award, presented by the Irish Association of Youth Orchestras to someone who’s made an outstanding contribution […]
Read moreThe outstanding accordionist Damien Mullane and renowned Scottish singer Siobhan Miller are holding workshops in the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny next Saturday 19th. Here are the details – Accordion/melodeon, 4.30pm to 6pm with Damien Mullane Singing, 4.30pm with Siobhan Miller Cost – €10, which includes admission to RCC concert at 8pm. Thanks Music Network and RCC for making this price possible! […]
Read moreThe 5th Donegal Chamber Music Festival comes to a close this weekend with two concerts at Conwal Church in Letterkenny. It’s been a very successful festival, with an outstanding performance by the RTE ConTempo Quartet in Glenveagh, a well-attended concert by the Donegal Chamber Orchestra with Tom Byrne and the Donagh Choir in Carndonagh, and the Donegal Junior Strings putting […]
Read moreA performance in Glenveagh Castle by one of Europe’s leading string quartets is among the highlights of the 5th Donegal Chamber Music Festival, which happens over the next few days. The RTÉ ConTempo Quartet (pictured below), in concert on Monday night (15th) at 7.30pm, have played across the world in prestigious venues ranging from Carnegie Hall in New York to the […]
Read moreIt may be the smallest concert ever held in Donegal – and it’s happening tonight (Fri) in the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny as part of Culture Night. The Tiny Concert is being held from 7.30pm to 8.30pm in music room 2 of the RCC, which usually hosts piano lessons. The audience is limited to 20 people (at a pinch). […]
Read moreWe had a great time at the ‘Come and Try’ sessions last night (Tues, 11th Sept) in the Adult Education Centre in Donegal Town and Coláiste Cholmcille in Ballyshannon. Good turnout in both places and lots of enthusiastic tryer-outers! Thanks to tutors Victor Yélamo and Don Swain who came along, and to our own John McIvor. And to Caoimhin and […]
Read moreWell-known musicians from the Donegal Music Education Partnership will be visiting Donegal Town and Ballyshannon next Tuesday (11th) for ‘Come and Try’ music sessions. The sessions will be held in the Adult Education centre in Donegal, from 5pm to around 6.30pm, and Coláiste Cholmcille in Ballyshannon, from 7.15pm. Anyone who might be interested in taking up an instrument can come […]
Read moreThere’s a chance to hear one of Ireland’s leading young singers, Kerry Stamp (pictured below), in concert with pianist Shaun Ryan at the Dolmen Centre in Kilclooney on Friday night (27th) at 7.30pm. The concert is in aid of the Jim Rafferty Foundation. Kerry is a rising star in the Irish music scene. She has performed with Anúna, sung at […]
Read moreHave just been helping with a little blurb for what’s become an annual lunchtime concert for the Donegal Junior String Orchestra at the Glebe Gallery Courtyard. This year it’s on Saturday 3rd October. The concert is part of the Wainfest festival throughout Donegal, and also part of the 5th Donegal Chamber Music Festival. The most recent outing for Donegal Junior […]
Read moreWell, sort of. Couple of opportunities from the latest email newsletter from the Irish Association of Youth Orchestras (arrived today Mon 18th) – 1. Camerata Ireland Academy, 16 – 21 August 2018 Camarata Ireland are now accepting applications from outstanding young musicians to participate in the Camerata Ireland Academy at the Clandeboye Festival taking place from 16-21 August. The festival […]
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