Westport Festival of Chamber Music

06/10/2024

A brilliant festival well worth a look, starting 17th October.

07/09/2024

✨Sunday 8th September’s Schedule!✨

📍Westport House
⏰11.30am - 12.30pm

Wynton Marsalis: Creole Contradanzas, Blue Lights on the Bayou, Hellbound Highball from String Quartet No. 1 “At the Octoroon Balls” (2005)
Simply Quartet

Mozart: Adagio K. 370
Simply Quartet with Nicholas Daniel (Cor Anglais)

Beethoven: String Quartet No. 16, Op. 135
Simply Quartet

🎟️Tickets: €20 (linked below)

📍Westport Town Hall Theatre (Sean Staunton Suite)
⏰2 - 3pm

Lecture: This year we continue our theme of investigating instruments and the materials used to make them. Nicholas Daniel will discuss the wood used in making oboes as well as issues concerning sustainability and agencies such as The Forestry Stewardship Council.

🎟️Free Admission

📍Holy Trinity Church
⏰3.30 - 5.30pm

Bach: Selection from Goldberg Variations (arr. Sitkovetsky)
Isang Enders (cello), Mia Cooper (violin) and Sarah McElravy (viola)

Erwin Schulhof: Duo for Violin and Cello
Sophia Jaffé (violin) and Guy Johnston (cello)

Erik Satie: A New Satiesfaction from the Gymnopedie (arr. Stephen Koncz)
Alexander Sitkovetsky (violin), Sarah McElravy (viola), Isang Enders (cello) and Sophia Jaffé (violin)

Intermission

Mozart: Clarinet Quintet K. 581
Simply Quartet and José Franch-Ballester (clarinet)

🎟️Tickets: €25 (linked below)

It’s the final day of the program and we thank you all for your continued support so far. ✨

📲 https://www.westportchambermusic.ie/programme.php

06/09/2024

Here’s a glimpse at Saturday 7th September:

📍Westport Town Hall Theatre
⏰11am - 12pm

⚡️Next Generation Artists: Sonic Quartet featuring undergraduate students from the Royal Irish Academy of Music

Puccini - Crisantemi
Philip Glass - String Quartet No. 2 ‘Company’
Prokofiev - String Quartet No. 2 ‘Kabardinian’

🎟️Tickets: €15.
Free Admission for Students & Under 18’s
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📍Matt Molloy's pub (Yard Bar)
⏰2 - 3pm

Ravel: Sonata for Violin and Cello.

Showcasing a selection from this unique work, this performance also features a conversation with festival Artistic Director, Catherine Leonard.

Isang Enders (cello) and Alexander Sitkovetsky (violin)

🎟️Free Admission
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📍Westport Town Hall Theatre
⏰6 - 6.30pm

Concert from the Balcony: José Franch-Ballester (clarinet)

A return for our popular outdoor concert from the balcony of The Town Hall Theatre.

🎟️Free Admission

⏰7.30 - 9.30pm

Richard Dubugnon: Mikroncerto, op. 37 for Oboe d’Amore, Basset Clarinet and Piano
Jose Franch-Ballester (clarinet), Nicholas Daniel (oboe) and Leon McCawley (piano)

Rachmaninov: Cello Sonata, opus 19
Hugh Tinney (piano) and Guy Johnston (cello)

Intermission

Brahms: Piano Quartet no. 2 in A Major
Wu Qian (piano), Sophia Jaffé (violin), Sarah McElravy (viola) and Guy Johnston (cello)

🎟️Tickets: €30

⏰10.00 - 10.40pm

Thea Musgrave: Niobe (1987)
Nicholas Daniel (oboe and tape recorder)

Beethoven: Piano Trio no. 5 in D Major “Ghost”
Sitkovetsky Trio

🎟️Tickets: €10.
Free Admission for Students & Under 18’s

To purchase tickets, click here https://www.westportchambermusic.ie/programme.php 📲

See you all on Saturday ⭐️

06/09/2024

Today’s schedule

Friday 6th September
📍Westport House
🍷Wine Reception complimentary wine/soft drink)
⏰7.00pm

Opening Chamber Music Concert
⏰8-10pm

🎹Mozart: Sonata for Piano and Violin K. 304
Hugh Tinney (piano) and Sophia Jaffé (violin)

🎹Schubert: Impromptu D935, No.3 in Bb Major
Leon McCawley (piano)

🎻Richard Dubugnon: La Minute Exquise
Wu Qian (piano) and Mia Cooper (violin)

🎻Prokofiev: Overture on Hebrew Themes
Sitkovetsky Trio with Mia Cooper (violin), Sarah McElravy (viola) and José-Franch-Ballester (clarinet)

🎹Dvořák: Piano Quintet in A Major
Simply Quartet with Leon McCawley (piano)

🎟️Tickets: €60

You can purchase online via the link 📲

https://www.westportchambermusic.ie/programme.php

05/09/2024

⚡️⚡️⚡️Tonight!⚡️⚡️⚡️

⏰8:30-9:30pm
📍Matt Molloy’s Yard Bar (Back room)

A coming together of musical worlds: Contemporary Irish traditional music with classical overtones.

Moynihan (voice, violin, uilleann pipes & guitar).

Tickets are €10 available. We’ve got a couple left!

Get yours here:
https://www.westportchambermusic.ie/programme.php

26/08/2024

An afternoon of classical chamber music 🎵

Where: Holy Trinity Church
When: Sunday 8th September from 3.30pm - 5.30pm

Come join us at Holy Trinity Church for an afternoon of chamber music performances.

The program features a diverse selection of works, from the virtuosic Duo for Violin and Cello by Erwin Schulhof to the exquisite Clarinet Quintet by Mozart.

Highlights include a rendition of Bach's Goldberg Variations, as well as an ear-catching interpretation of Erik Satie's Gymnopedie. Our esteemed musicians are sure to delight and transport you with their technical prowess and emotional expression.

Tickets are just €25 - don’t miss your chance to experience world-class chamber music in the beautiful setting of Holy Trinity Church 🎼

Book now via the link:
📲 https://www.westportchambermusic.ie/programme.php

24/08/2024

Have you ever wondered what goes into crafting these magnificent woodwind instruments? 🎺🎶

Join us for a lecture on the materials used in oboe making! 🪈

📍Westport Town Hall Theatre - Seán Staunton Suite
📆Sunday 8th of September
⏰2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This year we continue our theme of investigating instruments and the materials used to make them. Nicholas Daniel will discuss the wood used in making oboes as well as issues concerning sustainability and agencies such as The Forestry Stewardship Council.

The admission is free, so get yourself down for an interesting and informative afternoon.🎵

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Westport Festival of Chamber Music will take place on the 5-8th September 2024 featuring the cream of Irish and international artists.

24/08/2024

Support the Westport Festival of Chamber Music! 🎶

Our friends in the U.S. can support us via bank transfer & Paypal or via CAF America - an organization that facilitates tax-deductible contributions to be made.

Should you decide to support us:
Your donation will be acknowledged on our website and on our printed publicity with the option to remain anonymous if you so wish.

You will be invited to our exclusive launch event for patrons of the festival. No matter how you choose to give, your support will be acknowledged on our website and you'll be invited to our exclusive patron launch event.

Donation Levels:
🎼 Fortissimo (€1,500)
🎼 Crescendo (€1,000)
🎼 Forte (€500)
🎼 Presto (€300)
🎼 Primo (€150)

Or make an open donation of any amount.

Prefer to send a cheque? Just make it payable to 'Westport Festival of Chamber Music' and mail it to Carrickfin House, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo, F28 NX98.

By Bank Transfer?
Simply email [email protected] and we will send you our IBAN

Donate directly here:
📲 https://www.westportchambermusic.ie/support.php

Thank you for helping us bring world-class classical music to Westport! 🎶

23/08/2024

A morning of classical and jazz at Westport House - don't miss it!

📆Join us on Sunday, September 8th
⏰11:30am to 12:30pm
📍In the stunning Westport House

The program opens with a selection of works by renowned composer and jazz legend Wynton Marsalis. The Simply Quartet will bring his Creole Contradanzas, Blue Lights on the Bayou, and Hellbound Highball from String Quartet No. 1 "At the Octoroon Balls" to life with their incredible talents.

Then the quartet will be joined by esteemed oboist Nicholas Daniel for Mozart's beautiful Adagio K. 370.

The concert concludes with Beethoven's profound String Quartet No. 16, Op. 135. This whole musical experience is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Tickets are just €10, with free admission for students and those under 18.

Book tickets via the link below! 🎶

📲https://www.westportchambermusic.ie/programme.php

19/08/2024

Have a question, need more info, or want to get involved? ✨

Become a volunteer! 🔥

We would love to have you help us out at Westport Festival of Chamber Music 🎻

➡️ Here's how you can reach us:

☎️ Call: 089 434 1694
📩 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Use the contact form on our website

Fill out the contact form on our website to express an interest in helping our weekend become even more of a success!😀

13/08/2024

A late-night classical concert at Westport Town Hall Theatre - read for more. ⭐️

Join us:
📆Saturday September 7th

⏰6-6:30pm
Concert from the Balcony: José Franch-Ballester (clarinet)

⏰7:30-9:30pm
✨Jose Franch-Ballester (clarinet), Nicholas Daniel (oboe) and Leon McCawley (piano)

✨Hugh Tinney (piano) and Guy Johnston (cello)

✨Wu Qian (piano), Sophia Jaffé (violin), Sarah McElravy (viola) and Guy Johnston (cello)

🎫 Tickets €30

⏰10:00-10:40pm
Experience Thea Musgrave’s powerful work Niobe, featuring virtuoso oboist Nicholas Daniel.

Then the acclaimed Sitkovetsky Trio will take the stage for Beethoven’s beloved Piano Trio no. 5 in D Major, nicknamed the “Ghost” trio. It is guaranteed to be a night of great classical music you won’t forget.

🎫Tickets are only €10, with free admission for students and those under 18.

Book tickets to both events here: https://www.westportchambermusic.ie/programme.php
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29/07/2024

Discover The Future Stars of Classical Music! 🌎

On September 7th, from 11am - 12pm the Next Generation of Artists: Sonic Quartet will take the stage at Westport Town Hall Theatre. 🎭

Featuring talented undergraduate students from the Royal Irish Academy of Music, this concert promises an unforgettable musical experience for all.

The program features compositions by renowned composers Puccini, Philip Glass, and Prokofiev. From the poignant “Crisantemi” to the lively “Kabardinian” String Quartet, this performance highlights the skill and passion of these talented young artists.

Tickets are just €15, with free admission for students and under 18’s. 🎫

Don’t miss this chance to support the next generation of classical music stars!🌟

Get your tickets via https://www.westportchambermusic.ie 🔗

18/07/2024

An Evening of Classical Masterworks at Westport Town Hall Theatre.🎭

When: Saturday, September 7th from 7:30 - 9:30pm
Where: Westport Town Hall Theatre

Some of the most acclaimed instrumentalists in the industry will take the stage for an exceptional program of beloved works. 🎻

The evening opens with work from Richard Dubugnon: Mikroncerto, op. 37 for Oboe d’Amore, Basset Clarinet and Piano. 🎹

Virtuoso performers José Franch-Ballester, Nicholas Daniel, and Leon McCawley will bring breathtaking energy and artistry to this piece.🖌️

Next, the audience will be swept away by Rachmaninov’s lush and romantic Cello Sonata, opus 19. Pianist Hugh Tinney and cellist Guy Johnston will pour their hearts into this masterwork. 🪈

After the intermission, the program concludes with Brahms’ sweeping Piano Quartet no. 2 in A Major.

The dazzling quartet of Wu Qian, Sophia Jaffé, Sarah McElravy, and Guy Johnston are sure to leave us awestruck.

This is a cannot miss opportunity to experience world-class classical music in the stunning setting of Westport Town Hall Theatre.🎭

Tickets are just €30

https://www.westportchambermusic.ie/programme.php to secure your spot for an unforgettable night 🎻

#2024

13/07/2024

Experience an Intimate Evening of Chamber Music at Westport House ✨

When?
📌September 6th

This will be a special night, prepare yourselves for a mesmerizing night of classical music. 🎭

Where?
📌At the beautiful Westport House.

The event kicks off at 7pm with a wine reception, followed by an opening concert from 8-10pm. 💬

Guests are in for a real treat with incredible works by Mozart, Schubert, Dubugnon, and Prokofiev, performed by acclaimed artists such as:

- Hugh Tinney
- Sophia Jaffé
- Leon McCawley
- Wu Qian
- Mia Cooper
- Sitkovetsky Trio

The evening concludes with a breathtaking rendition of Dvorak’s Piano Quintet, performed by the wonderful Simply Quartet and pianist Leon McCawley. 🎹

Tickets are just €60 and include a complimentary wine or soft drink during the reception. 🍷

This is an event you won’t want to miss, visit www.westportchambermusic.ie to reserve tickets now. 📲

12/07/2024

Trad Sessions Meet Classical Vibes: A Musical Fusion Festival! 🎷

📌Where & When:
➡️Thursday, September 5th
✨8:30-9:30 PM at Matt Molloy's Yard Bar

Join us for a one of a kind musical performance that blends contemporary Irish traditional music with classical influences.🎻

We’re excited to welcome Moynihan, a talented multi-instrumentalist, who will be blending the rich traditions of Irish folk music with classical influences, creating a truly unique sound. The Moynihan Family is well known on the Irish and international musical scene. 🙌

Tickets are just €10 📲

Ensure you don’t miss out on this magical performance, visit our website in our bio to book. 🎭

Head to www.westportchambermusic.ie to secure your tickets now!📲

10/07/2024

This year’s line up for The Westport Festival of Chamber Music, beginning Thursday September 5th through to Sunday 8th. 🎻

Stay tuned to our socials for lots more updates and to learn more about the Irish and international musicians who will perform in Westport this year.✨

📲 Go to www.westportchambermusic.ie to browse our events to make ticket bookings.

10/07/2024

Making plans to travel this autumn? Check out Ireland for a memorable fall season of outdoor adventures, jazz + opera, arts + literature, matchmaking + seafood festivals + more!
Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival Wexford Festival Opera Belfast International Arts Festival Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival Guinness Cork Jazz Westport Festival of Chamber Music

https://www.irishboston.org/24_Fall_Into_Ireland.pdf