2020 Concerts
Moeran & McKay
Friday, 14 August 2020
Members of The Fidelio Trio, joined by violinist Philippa Mo, explore music by our patron composer, Ernest Moeran.
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Cathal Breslin in Recital
Saturday, 15 August 2020
Coming to us from his home in Arizona, Irish pianist Cathal Breslin presents a programme of solo piano highlights, including music by Beethoven as we mark this 250th anniversary.
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Carolan’s 350th Anniversary
Sunday, 16 August 2020
To mark this year, the 350th anniversary of the birth of blind Irish harper, Turlough Carolan, we present a programme of music by Carolan and other pieces from the 18th century, as imagined for flute, strings and harpsichord.
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Introduction to our Featured Composer
Meet the Composer: Deirdre McKay
Friday, 14 August 2020
Join us for this specially recorded interview with Deirdre McKay, our 2020 featured composer.
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Our 2020 Digital Installation
‘An Dairbhre’, its sights and sounds
Thursday, 13 August 2020
We were excited to announce that award-winning photographer and Valentia resident, Stephen Power, was selected to respond to the theme, ‘AN DAIRBHRE’, its sights and sounds.
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Other opportunities
As we continue our commitment to outreach and education activities, 2020’s Festival included the following opportunities:
New Music masterclass with Deirdre McKay
We hosted a composition masterclass with our Featured Composer, Deirdre McKay, and Festival Artists for young and emerging composers.
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Performance masterclasses with Festival Artists
After an open call, we hosted young Irish performers for a special opportunity to receive individual solo violin, cello and piano masterclasses with our 2020 Festival Artists.
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