The Vanbrugh and eight very special guests present the annual National String Quartet Foundation Scholarship Gala Fundraiser. This wonderful event is always a spectacular finish to our season and is not to be missed!

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The concluding concert in the Vanbrugh “One by One” series features an eclectic programme that illuminates the multifarious talents of Keith Pascoe (violin/conductor) in works by Brahms, Rachmaninov, Parker and Wilson. The renowned American pianist David Syme and rising Cork-born conductor Tom Crowley guest.

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The Vanbrugh “One by One” series continues with Simon Aspell (viola/conductor) leading a hand-picked chamber ensemble in a programme of exquisite works by Bach, Handel, Telemann, Mozart and Elgar, in the beautiful setting of St. Luke’s Church.

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In the first of a series of three concerts that puts the spotlight on each member of the Vanbrugh, cellist Chris Marwood is joined by the internationally acclaimed pianist Hugh Tinney, and Mairead Hickey, one of Ireland’s most accomplished violinists, in works by Debussy, Beethoven and Schubert.

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The Fleischmann Choir and CSM Symphony Orchestra bring their wealth of talent and passion to one of the apogees of classical composition, Brahms‘ German Requiem. There’s also another opportunity to hear Tchaikovsky’s First Symphony, a piece that was written in the same year that Brahms was working on his Requiem. Conor Palliser conducts.

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Prepare to be charmed by the quiet charisma and innate musicality of this thrilling new duo comprising Franco-Spanish guitarist Thibaut Garcia and German cellist Isang Enders, both young artists with rapidly-growing international reputations.

“Ensuring a bright future for classical guitar” – Gramophone [on Thibaut Garcia]
“Virtuosity, good taste, knowledge and originality” – BBC Music Magazine [on Isang Enders]

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Tchaikovsky’s talent for memorable melodies, warm orchestrations and uplifting finales are some of the reasons why he is one of the world’s most beloved composers. Conor Palliser turns his attention to the Symphony No. 1, “Winter Dreams” in this free lunchtime concert with the talented young musicians of the CSM Symphony Orchestra following the orchestra’s memorable performances of the fourth, fifth and sixth symphonies in recent years. 

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Winds of Change, a new quintet featuring Kieran Moynihan (flute), Ciara Glasheen-Artem (oboe and cor anglais), Conor Sheil (clarinet), Sinead Frost (bassoon), and Jonathan Groszew (horn), present an eclectic programme of tuneful 19th and 20th century works for wind quintet by Anton Reicha, Jacques Ibert, Samuel Barber, Eugène Bozza, Carl Nielsen and Malcolm Arnold.

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Cork Philharmonic Winds was founded in 2012 to give Cork-based wind, brass and percussion players the opportunity to perform original music of the highest quality written for wind ensembles and band. Featuring masterful euphonium player Gary Curtin, the typically varied and musical programme is bound to delight fans of fine wind music.

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Virtuosic Cork-born trombonist Michael Marshall is one of Ireland’s most versatile brass players, equally at home in a symphony orchestra, jazz big band, or the pit of a west end musical. Long recognised as a leading pianist, producer and arranger, Brian Connor‘s international career has embraced theatre, the recording studio and concert venues.

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Cork Orchestral Society presents Ed Bennett’s 10 piece virtuosic ensemble Decibel in Cork for the first time. In this special portrait concert of Ed’s music, this handpicked ensemble of amazing musicians will present a high energy programme ranging from wild and driving polyrhythmic workouts to delicate moments of stillness and quiet introspection.

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Cork Concert Orchestra welcomes back Neil Thomson, one of the most widely-respected and versatile British conductors of his generation, for an exhilarating all-Russian programme including Rachmaninov‘s colourful symphonic poem The Isle of the Dead and Stravinsky‘s epochal ballet score, The Rite of Spring.

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The Vanbrugh with pianist Michael McHale will present three contrasting works from the piano quartet repertoire. The dark and dramatic Mozart, from 1785, is one of the first pieces written for this combination of instruments. The Stanford and Dvorak come from different worlds: Dublin-born Stanford under the towering influence of Brahms and Schumann, while the Dvorak comes from his lyrical world of Slavonic song and dance.

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One of Ireland’s best loved voices, Cara O’Sullivan is a coloratura soprano renowned for her dazzling voice, dramatic performances and powerful connection with her audiences. For this concert, Cara will sing works by Schubert, Barber, Rodrigo and Richard Strauss, while the distinguished accompanists, Michael Joyce (piano) and Macdara Ó Seireadáin (clarinet), will perform three pieces by Robert Schumann.

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT No.1: WEDNESDAY 20 DECEMBER (SOLD OUT)
CHRISTMAS CONCERT No.2: THURSDAY 21 DECEMBER (SOLD OUT)

In response to huge audience demand, this Christmas Madrigal ’75 will present their annual concert of seasonal choral music not once, but twice! Tickets for this magical event have sold out quickly in recent years so please try not to miss out on what has fast become the essential Christmas concert for music lovers in Cork.

PLEASE NOTE: Both concerts are now sold out – a limited number of tickets will be available on the door on a first come, first serve basis.

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