Programme Listings
The Galway Music Residency welcomes you to our 2011-12 season of concerts and workshops presented by The Galway Ensemble in Residence, ConTempo Quartet and a wide variety of exciting guest artists. Don't miss our popular Lunchtime Concert Series, which now takes place monthly at The Town Hall Theatre - PLUS - performances at The Kenny Gallery in Galway City; Portumna, Ballinasloe and Gort Libraries in County Galway and more! We warmly welcome our 2011 Apprentice Ensemble: The Chatham Saxophone Quartet, 4 talented young musicians from Dublin and our very special guest residents - Timo Kinnunen, accordion; Alec O'Leary, guitar; Gary Curtin, euphonium and Paul Roe, clarinet, who will also present beautiful music in Galway.
You will find upcoming listings below. Past events are displayed on the bottom of the page.
Upcoming Events:
Lunchtime Concert Series
Lunchtime concert series continues with the beautiful sounds of Mozart Quartets.
Free Admission.ConTempo to Perform in NUIG's Muscailt Festival
In association with NUIG's Arts in Action, the President's Office and Muscailt, The Galway Ensemble in Residence will perform a special lunchtime concert in the Bailey Allen Hall, Aras na MacLeinn on February 10th at 1:00 p.m. Free Admission.Clarinettist Paul Roe Returns to Galway for Guest Residency
Location: St. Nicholas Collegiate Church, Galway
A good friend of Galway music audiences, the celebrated clarinettist from Dublin, Paul Roe, returns to us as our last guest resident of the 2011-12 season. In association with Adverntures in Music, The Galway Ensemble in Residence, ConTempo Quartet and Paul will present a workshop for children on Thursday, February 16th at 11 am at The Galway Education Centre.
The artists will also perform in concert on Friday, February 17th at 8 pm at St. Nicholas Collegiate Church, Galway. The programme includes:
Brahms Clarinet Quintet Opus 115
Alexander Krein-Suite (Hebrew Sketches) for Clarinet and Strings
and more!
For further details, contact us at: info@thegalwaymusicresidency or 091 586706.Lunchtime Concert Series
The last of the 2011-12 season's lunchtime concert series featuring Contempo discussing and performing Mozart Quartets. We will soon announce the composer who will be featured in our 2012-13 season at this monthly event.
Free admission.
Past Events:
Come hear the Galway Ensemble in Residence: ConTempo Quartet at the beautiful Kenny Gallery. Programme: Beethoven's String Quartet Op. 132 Free Concert Klezmer and Beyond - The Soul of The Clarinet The Galway Ensemble in Residence: Contempo Quartet and Paul Roe, clarinet/bass clarinet. St. Nicholas Collegiate Church, Market Street, Galway Featuring The Dream and Prayers of Isaac the Blind for clarinet/bass clarinet and string quartet by Osvaldo Golijov and including the premiere of a new work by Nick Roth and Jane O'Leary's Soundshapes II. This concert will be repeated in the Dublin City Gallery: The Hugh Lane on Sunday 16 May at 12 Noon. Bookings: Music for Galway 091 705962 The Galway Ensemble in Residence: Contempo Quartet perform beautiful music in the beautiful setting of Brigit's Garden, Roscahill. Programme: Sabin Pautza - Games 2; Johannes Brahms - Op. 51; Robert Schumann - No. 3 Tickets available at the door: Adults- €10; children up to age 16 admitted free. Special guest artists -Deirdre Moynihan, soprano and Alec O' Leary, guitar at Galway City Library, Augustine Street. Vocal masterclass with Deiredre Moynihan, soprano. Limited number of places. Full application details at www.thegalwaymusicresidency.ie Lunchtime performance by the Galway Ensemble in Residence: Contempo Quartet in Baliinasloe Public Library, Fairgreen, Co. Galway. See what it takes to make a wonderful concert -- Open Rehearsal with The Galway Muisc Residency 2010 Apprentice Ensemble. Free admission - no booking required. The Galway Ensemble in Residence: ConTempo Quartet Monthly lunchtime concerts. Featuring music by Schumann & Friends Free Admission Come see the Galway Ensemble in Residence: ConTempo Quartet prepare for their upcoming mini-tour of Dublin-Belfast-Galway. The Galway Ensemble in Residence - ConTempo Quartet takes its act on the road in September! September 1st: Smock Alley Theatre, Temple Bar, Dublin September 3rd: The Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast September 5th: St. Nicholas Collegiate Church, Galway For further information, please contact: The Galway Music Residency, 091 586706 or info@thegalwaymusicresidency.ie The Galway Ensemble in Residence: ConTempo Quartet Monthly lunchtime concerts. Music composed by Schumann & Friends. Free Admission. The Galway Ensemble in Residence: ConTempo Quartet returns to perform in the Clifden Arts Festival. The Galway Ensemble in Residence: ConTempo Quartet Monthly lunchtime concerts. Featuring music composed by Schumann & Friends Free Admission The Galway Ensemble in Residency: ConTempo Quartet in rehearsal. Free Admission - No Booking Required. The Galway Ensemble in Residence: ConTempo Quartet return to Brigit's Garden for another beautiful evening of music in this lovely setting. For further information, please contact The The Galway Music Residency. Come see the Galway Ensemble in Residence: ConTempo Quartet at The Kenny Gallery. Free Admission. Programme: FRENCH MUSIC Quartets by Debussy and Ravel The Galway Ensemble in Residence return to the Gort Public Library for an evening of classical music. The Galway Ensemble in Residence: ConTempo Quartet in open rehearsal. Free Admission and No Booking Required Come and celebrate the holidays with The Galway Ensemble in Residence: ConTempo Quartet. Programme: Bela BARTOK - Romanian Dances CORELLI - Concerto Grosso PLUS Sing along with ConTempo - Christmas Carols FREE ADMISSION Come hear the sounds of the season performed by The Galway Ensemble in Residence: ConTempo Quartet in this lovely setting. Programme: Argentinian Tangos, Bartok Romanian Dances and more! Free Admission. Timo Kinnunen, internationally renowned accordion player from Finland kicks off our Guest Residency Programme for the 2011-12 season. Timo will visit schools in Co. Galway and perform with ConTempo Quartet. Programme: Georg Muffat: Passacaglia Olivier Messiaen: Les Anges Anna Veismane: Why me? Astor Piazzolla: Five Tango Sensations Tickets @ The Door: €10/7; Children up to age 16 admitted free.Lunchtime Concert @ The Kenny Gallery
ConTempo - Live on Flirt FM 101.3 - TODAY!
Here the Galway Ensemble in Residence - ConTempo Quartet - live on NUIG's own radio station FLIRT FM 101.3.Lunchtime @ The Library
The Galway Ensemble in Residence: ConTempo Quartet perform Brahms - No. 2, Op. 51Open Rehearsal @ The Galway Arts Centre
Come see The Galway Ensemble in Residence: ConTempo Quartet live in rehearsal at the Galway Arts Centre.Music For Galway Concert
ConTempo Performance in Brigit's Garden
Come celebrate Spring with ConTempo!
Lunchtime at the Library with Deirdre Moynihan and Alec O'Leary
The Galway Music Residency, Mini Residency.
County Galway Concert, Ballinasloe
Lunchtime @ The Library
Monthly concert series featuring the Galway Ensemble in Residence - ConTempo Quartet performing music by Robert Schumann. Free Event.Open Rehearsal @ The Galway Arts Centre
International Percussion Star Chen Zimbalista to Lead Master Class
Chen Zimbalista, Percussion Soloist, appearing in the Galway Arts Festival with The Galway Ensemble in Residence, ConTempo Quartet, will cation Centre. This lively workshop is open to all - the general public, musicians, particularly percussionists and will focus on solo and chamber music playing. Zimbalista will play the marimba with four mallets, Dumbeck, Dejmbe and Tambourine. The latter instruments will enable the audience to learn about Middle Eastern, ethnic and world drumming. Participants will benefit from an active role in class. Places are limited for this one off event and places are on a first come first served basis. Class fee is €10.
This unique opportunity will allow people to observe first hand this master percussionist work with young musicians and impart some valuable insights into professional percussion playing. This promises to be a fun hour for anyone who is interested in percussion, however places are limited and on a first come basis!
Master Class Bookings: The Galway Music Residency, 091 586706 or info@thegalwaymusicresidency.ieThe Galway Ensemble in Residence-ConTempo Quartet to Perform with Chen Zimbalista, Perscussion Soloist at Arts Festival
Expect a true feast for the senses when The Galway Ensemble in Residence: ConTempo Quartet and Chen Zimbalista, renowned international percussionist take to the stage at The Galway Arts Festival, Saturday, July 24th at 8:00 p.m. in St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church.
This concert will see the realisation of a dream for the resident quartet in Galway as they play for the very first time “Black Angels” by American composer George Crumb. This challenging piece has a global cult following and is widely recognised as one of the most challenging ensemble pieces ever written. This anti war piece inspired by the Vietnam War was written 40 years ago but is still startling and hypnotic in its appeal. “Con Tempo Quartet are hugely excited to be given the opportunity to perform this piece” said Adrian Mantu, Cellist with the quartet, “We are delighted that the arts festival have agreed to include it in this year’s programme. We are also truly looking forward to playing with Chen Zimbalista whose vibrant performances we have enjoyed and admired for some time.”
Chen Zimbalista’s stage performances have been described as explosive, energetic and riveting. At the arts festival with ConTempo he will perform “Concerto for Marimba and Strings” by Brazilian composer Ney Rosauro. In addition, Zimbalista will play an exciting selection of percussion solos from his current repertoire. He is the winner of several international competitions and has performed at the Kennedy Center, with the Detroit Symphony, the Israel Philharmonic, and the Symphonica Brazilera, to name just a few.
Concert Bookings: The Galway Arts Festival Box Office, Galway Tourist Office, Forster St., https://galwayartsfestival.ticketsolve.com, or 091 566577.Lunchtime @ The Library
Open Rehearsal @ The Galway Arts Centre
The Galway Music Residency Tour
Location: Dublin-Belfast-Galway
Lunchtime @ The Library
Shorelines Arts Festival 2010
The Galway Ensemble in Residence, ConTempo Quartet will perform for the first time in the Shorelines Arts Festival in Portumna, Co. Galway. The programme includes a selection of classical favorites by Haydn, Debussy and Schumann.
Now in its third year, Shorelines Arts Festival is a premier midlands arts festival, incorporating a full spectrum of arts events all packed into one weekend.
Shorelines Arts Festival began in 2008 after discussions between members of Portumna Arts Group to hold a one day arts festival in Portumna. It was decided after much thought that if we were going to organise a one day festival, we might as well put in the extra effort and make it a full weekend.
Shorelines Arts Festival takes place on about the third weekend of September each year (depending on what other events are planned for that time).
Shorelines Arts Festival tries to cover the full range of the arts, including:
• Drama
• Poetry
• Literature
• Art
• Photography
• Film
• Dance
• Sculpture
For further information, visit: www.shorelinesartsfestival.comClifden Arts Festival 2010
ConTempo Perform in Culture Night
Galway University Hospitals Arts Trust are delighted to present Galway Ensemble in Residence, ConTempo Quartet as part of Culture Night 2010. Con Tempo will be performing work by Austrian composer Anton Webern and French composer Claude Debussy. The performance will be open to all patients, staff, visitors and any members of the public who wish to attend.The Galway Music Residency Apprentice Ensemble at Culture Night
A performance by the Galway Music Residency Apprentice Ensemble (SoundPost) featuring Nuala Ní Chanainn (violin) and Nicola Geddes (cello).ConTempo at NUIG in Performance
See the Galway Ensemble in Residence, ConTempo Quartet in The View in Aras na MacLeinn for a free performance.Lunchtime @ The Library
Open Rehearsal @ The Galway Arts Centre
County Galway Concert, Roscahill
The Galway Music Residency Autumn School- 3 Special Events
Location: Galway City
The Galway Music Residency Autumn School with the Calefax Reed Quintet, The Netherlands. Thursday, 28 October, 1 - 5 p.m at The Galway Education Centre, Cluan Mhuire. Free workshops for wind instrument players. Registration essential. Full details at www.thegalwaymusicresidency.ie or email info@thegalwaymusicresidency.ie
Concert Under Construction - special performance by Calefax Reed Quintet for children age 6+ at The Galway Education Centre, Cluan Mhuire. Thursday, 28 October, 11 a.m. Tickets - €2. Early booking essential. Contact: 091 586706 or info@thegalwaymusicresidency.ie
Exciting concert featuring The Galway Ensemble in Residence, ConTempo Quartet and The Calefax Reed Quintet on Friday, 29 October, 8 p.m. at St. Nicholas Collegiate Church. Tickets @ The Door: €10/€7. Programme features a mix of classical and contemporary music specially arranged for Reeds and Strings.Lunchtime Concert @ The Kenny Gallery
County Galway Concert, Gort
Open Rehearsal @ The Galway Arts Centre
Lunchtime @ The Library Special Christmas Concert
Oranmore Celebrates Christmas
Christmas Concert featuring ConTempo Quartet and local school choirs. Bookings: 091 790187.Chritmas Concert @ The Kenny Gallery
Christmas Concert with Sanus and ConTempo
Christmas Concert with Sanus Chamber Choir, under the direction of Audrey Corbett and ConTempo Quartet.Lunchtime @ The Library
Open Rehearsal @ The Galway Arts Centre
Lunchtime @ The Library
Open Rehearsal
See the Galway Ensemble in Residence, ConTempo Quartet and their apprentice ensembles work together on some beautiful repertoire. No booking required. Free admission.County Galway Concert
Programme
W.A. Mozart: String Quartet - KV 421 in D minor
F. Mendelssohn: Op 81 in E Minor "Capriccio"Lunchtime @ The Library
Open Rehearsal @ The Galway Arts Centre
"Stories from the Old World" Concert - Contemporary classical meets traditional Irish!
The Galway Ensemble in Residence: ConTempo Quartet and guest residents Dave Flynn (composer and guitar), Mick O'Brien (Uilleann Pipes), Breanndán Begley (Sean Nós Singer and accordion) in concert. Programme features the Irish premiere of Dave Flynn's String Quartet No. 2 - 'The Cranning'. Tickets @ the Door: €10 Adult, €8 Students, Children up to age 16 admitted free.Lunchtime Concert Series
The first Tuesday of each month, see the Galway Ensemble in Residence, ConTempo Quartet perform one of Mozart's Ten Most Celebrated Quartets. Beginning April 5, this free event takes place at 1:10 p.m. at The Town Hall Theatre, Courthouse Sq.
April Programme: Mozart's String Quartet in C, K465 'Dissonant'Lunchtime Concert Series
Come hear another beautiful Mozart string quartet performed by ConTempo.
Free admission. Early arrival advised for this popular monthly event!Lunchtime Concert at The Kenny Gallery
See The Galway Ensemble in Residence, ConTempo Quartet perform in this beautiful setting. Programme: Franz Schubert – String Quartet – Death and the Maiden. No bookings required. All are welcome. Free Admission.Timo Kinnunen, Accordionist to Perform with The Galway Ensemble in Residence, ConTempo Quartet
Lunchtime Concert Series Featuring guest artist - Quartteto Indaco
From Italy and Ireland - Quartteto Indaco are four strings players who will be featured as this month's guest artist at The Galway Music Residency's Lunchtime Concert Series.
Programme: Dvorak's Quartet No. 13 Op. 106 in G major
Brief discussion on the piece will precede the performance. Free admission. Early arrival advised.County Galway Concerts
Location: Portumna/Ballinasloe/Gort
Come hear the Galway Ensemble in Residence, ConTempo Quartet as they begin their performances in 3 centres of excellence in County Galway.
June 13th: Portumna Library @ 1:00 p.m.;
June 14th: Ballinasloe Library @ 1:00 p.m.;
June 15th: Gort Library @ 8:00 p.m.;
Free Admission to all Concerts; Early arrival is advised.Lunchtime Concert Series
The Galway Ensemble in Residence, ConTempo Quartet continue their wonderful series of the 10 most celebrated Mozart Quartets.
This concert features Mozart's 'Prussian Quartet' no. 2 - KV589
Free Admission.
Early arrival to this popular monthly event is advised!Afternoon Performance in City Hall
The Galway Ensemble in Residence, ConTempo Quartet will perform in Galway's City Hall. Free Admission.Lunchtime Concert Series
Critically acclaimed Irish accordionist Dermot Dunne will be our guest artist at August's Lunchtime Concert performance. Dermot will talk about and perform two pieces - Rudolf Wuerthner's Dark Eyes and Modest Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition.
Free admission.Lunchtime Concert Series
The Galway Music Residency is proud to present its 2011 Apprentice Ensemble in concert. Come meet the dynamic Chatham Saxophone Quartet as they make their Galway debut. The concert will take place in the Town Hall Theatre Studio.
Free admission.ConTempo to Perform in Galway Culture Night 2011
As part of Galway's annual Culture Night celebration, Music for Galway and The Galway Music Residency present:
‘From the Heart-Music and the Muse’
Musical performances by The Galway Ensemble in Residence, ConTempo Quartet and readings from the letters of Janacek and Mozart to their muses.
The Galway City Museum on Friday, Septmber 23rd at 6.00pmThe Galway Music Residency Tour Featuring The Galway Ensemble in Residence, ConTempo Quartet and Guest Artist - Alec O'Leary
Location: Kilkenny/Wexford/Galway
This year's tour takes ConTempo to the historical Roth House in Kilkenny on September 28th; St. Iberius Church in Wexford on September 29th and back home to St. Nicholas Collegiate Church on October 2nd for 3 nights of beautiful music. All concerts begin at 8:00 p.m. For the first time ever, ConTempo have invited a guest artist to join on them on the tour. Irish guitarist Alec O'Leary will perform with the quartet evenings of solos, quartets and quintets especially arranged for strings and guitar.
Tickets @ The Door: Adults - €10/7; Children up to age 16 admitted free.Lunchtime Concert Series
Free AdmissionThe Galway Music Residency Presents: ConTempo Quartet and Chatham Saxophone Quartet
See what happens when strings meet saxophones! The Galway Ensemble in Residence will perform in concert with their apprentices - The Chatham Saxophone Quartet.
Free lunchtime performance at NUIG's The Cube. For further information, contact 091 586706 or info@thegalwaymusicresidency.ieCounty Galway Concerts
Location: Portumna/Ballinaslor/Gort
ConTempo return to our 3 centres of excellence with more beautiful and exciting music!
Church of Ireland, Portumna: October 17th @ 8:00 p.m.;
Ballinasloe Library: October 18th @ 1:00 p.m. and
Gort Library: October 21st @ 8:00 p.m.Lunchtime Concert Series Featuring Guitarist John Feeley
A very good friend of The Galway Music Residency, guitarist John Feeley returns to Galway in November to perform three favorite Bach pieces for guitar.
Free admission. Early arrival advised.The Galway Music Residency Autumn School
Location: Galway City
Originally from Cork and now based in Manchester, Gary Curtin will teach brass instrument students at our annual autumn school. Gary will also give a public performance during his guest residency.
Autumn School Classes: November 2-3 @ The Galway Education Centre
Concert: November 4 @ 8:00 p.m. - featuring Gary Curtin and Galway Brass Plyers
at St. Patrick's Church, Forster Street
For further information, contact The Galway Music Residency - 091 586706 or info@thegalwaymusicresidency.ieConcert with Gary Curtin and St. Patrick's Brass Band
Gary Curtin, principal euphonium player with the Black Dyke Band in Manchester, will be in Galway to lead master classes with members of St. Patrick's Brass Band at The Galway Music Residency's annual autumn school. The culmination of 2 days of workshops will end with a wonderful concert featuring Gary and his students.Lunchtime Concert Series
Come celebrate the yuletide season with The Galway Ensemble in Residence, ConTempo Quaratet.
Free admission. Early arrival advised.CHRISTMAS MUSIC AT GALWAY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Come hear the sounds of this magical season performed by ConTempo Quartet. Galway University Hospital Lobby. Free Admission.Celebrate Christmas with Music by ConTempo at Galway's City Hall
Come join us and our host James Harrold, Arts Officer, Galway City Council for an hour of Christmas carols and fun! All are welcome. Free admission.More Christmas Celebrations with ConTempo at The Kenny Gallery
You will not want to miss this special lunchtime concert celebrating the holiday season with The Galway Ensemble in Residence, ConTempo Quartet and the 2011 Apprentice Ensemble, The Chatham Saxophone Quartet.
Free admission.JANUARY 2012 Lunchtime Concert - CANCELLED
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR APOLOGIES. THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. THE LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES WILL RESUME ON FEBRUARY 7TH.
Happy New Year!Music for Galway Midwinter Festival Weekend Featuring ConTempo Quartet
Location: Town Hall Theatre, Galway
ConTempo Quartet are joined by a stellar line-up of artists including Amstel (Saxophone) Quartet from The Netherlands, Irish baritone Gavan Ring and Galway based dancer Judith Sibley - plus a special performance by The Galway Music in Residency's Apprentice Ensemble: Chatham Saxophone Quartet with Amstel. For further details, contact Music for Galway at info@musicforgalway.ie or the Town Hall Theatre www.tht.ie
