www. alchemymusicseries.com Alchemy aim to provide high quality community-centred cultural events
Alchemy Music Series, originally known as Sacred Spaces: Sacred Sounds, was established in 2011 by Ashford residents Eamon Sweeney and Rachel Factor. They shared the same vision and wanted to unite some of the wonderful musicians nestled amongst the rolling Wicklow countryside on the same musical platform and then deliver this music to the local community. Initially the festival began with solo
recitals in three venues around County Wicklow, Nun's Cross Church Ashford, St. Andrew's Church Bray and Calary Church Roundwood and it was met with much enthusiasm by the local communities. Moving forward in 2012 and 2013 Eamon and Rachel decided to feature chamber music more prominently in the concerts. This led to collaboration with the renowned cellist Annette Cleary and then later with the eminent whistle player, Cormac Breatnach. The music series, now know as Alchemy Music Series, was developing significantly year on year, with an ever growing following and more ambitious concerts and events. In 2013, the series was a recipient of the small festivals funding grant from The Arts Council. This allowed Alchemy to establish a larger panel of musicians from the Wicklow area, finally realising it's dream to unite local musicians on a shared platform. Two successful concerts were held at Nun's Cross Church in autumn 2013. Moving into the new year, Alchemy has yet again been supported generously by The Arts Council and has an exciting season in store over the coming months. The first event is 'Feile Heaney' on Saturday April 12th at Nun's Cross Church, Ashford, Co. Wicklow
The anniversary of Seamus Heaney's birth falls on April 13th and this concert is an inaugurate commemorative music and poetry recital to honour one of Ireland's greatest poets. The concert will include readings by Gabriel Rosenstock and Hans- Christian Oeser in both Irish and English. Music will be interspersed by Sonamus, a group of local musicians including Cormac Breatnach (Irish whistles),Eamon Sweeney (baroque guitar), Lucy Robinson (viol) and Rachel Factor (harpsichord). The event will also feature a world premiere of a composition composed between Elaine Agnew and the children of the Holy Rosary National School, Ashford.
The Lullaby Residency Wicklow
– Musicians Wanted! –
Would you like to gain paid experience and receive mentoring in delivering early years music workshops & working with families from diverse backgrounds?
The Lullaby Residency is looking for versatile, playful, singers/instrumentalists for an innovative project this September working with young children and families.
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THIS EVENT IS UNFORTUNATELY CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORESEEABLE CIRCUMSTANCES.
Will be rescheduled in the next few months.
Sincere apologies
A special concert of music from Renaissance Ireland on Lute & Virginal taken from manuscripts held in Trinity Library.
Really looking forward to this concert next month.
Rachel and I have been working away ...
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/866963249417?aff=oddtdtcreator
CALL-OUT FOR CREATIVE CONSULTANTS!
Babies – 0-12 months
The BabyLovesMusic Team is developing a new show with the support of Wicklow Arts Office.
The Team want to try out some musical ideas and get feedback from their target audience - those aged 0–12 months.
The Music Sessions will be free-of-charge and held in Ashford, Wicklow on the afternoon of Tuesday 13th February. They will last 20-30mins.
Please let us know if you’d like to come along by commenting or DM-ing. Spaces limited.
Check out our work at: http://babylovesmusic.ie/
Ruby Ashley: OboeAnnette Cleary: CelloRachel Quinn: PianoAlan Smale: ViolinKris Manulak (Videograper)Recorded in Newpark Music Centre, Summer 2021Presented b...
One ticket left for 12pm family concert with the wonderful .
Free but booking essential. https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/classical-kids-free-family-concert-tickets-171008429817
A very special concert of classical music for pre-school children & their guardians. Enjoy the beautiful sounds of Double-Bass & Cello.
This Friday for Culture Night (Day!) – a very special concert with Classical Kids for children & guardian. Tickets free but limited!
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/classical-kids-free-family-concert-tickets-171008429817
A very special concert of classical music for pre-school children & their guardians. Enjoy the beautiful sounds of Double-Bass & Cello.
Culture Night in Ashford!
Free-of-Charge but booking essential
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/alchemy-music-culture-night-free-concert-featuring-mary-coughlan-tickets-170308115157
A special free-of-charge limited ticketed concert for Culture Night
Youtube premiere 7pm this Saturday - the inimitable Francesco Turrisi solo piano experience!
https://youtu.be/kGDK0n8Xqtw
Francesco Turrisi - original compositionsRecorded in Newpark Music Centre, Summer 2021Presented by Alchemy Music, Wicklow County Council Arts Office.Special ...
An intimate short live set recorded in Ashford this Summer.Mary Coughlan: Vocals Johnny Taylor: PianoMichael Nielsen: Guitar
Redmond O'Toole - Classical Guitar:
free online concert premiere 19th June 7pm
https://youtu.be/kN0t5NOOHik
Supported by
Something exciting weekly on Saturday evenings starting this Saturday! Short Summer Concerts just for you. First Concert - Redmond O'Toole with some extraordinary Classical Guitar playing. 7pm 19/6/21 - YouTube premiere. FREE
https://youtu.be/PEmQJb2BVg8
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