The West Wicklow Festival is hosting a Winter Weekend programme from November 14th to 17th, 2024, featuring enchanting concerts by world-class musicians at the Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort.
The opening concert on Thursday 14th November will showcase Irish violinist Patrick Rafter and pianist Fiachra Garvey performing a captivating programme of works by Ysaÿe, Ravel, and Lekeu, celebrating the launch of their debut album.
On Friday 15th November, a mesmerising concert will feature Irish clarinettist Carol McGonnell, English violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen, and pianist Fiachra Garvey, performing a diverse programme including works by Khachaturian, Stravinsky, and Milhaud, along with a new festival commission by Eímear Noone.
The festival commission by Eímear Noone pays tribute to Dame Ninette de Valois, a ballet icon from West Wicklow, celebrating her legacy and pioneering contributions to the arts.
Artistic Director Fiachra Garvey commented, “We are delighted to present this year’s Winter Weekend programme, which offers a rich and diverse selection of performances by outstanding musicians. The Winter Weekend is a celebration of the beauty and warmth of chamber music, set in the charming and festive atmosphere of West Wicklow. A special thank you to the management and all the staff at Tulfarris for making us feel so welcome. We hope you enjoy your experience at the concerts, as well as the wonderful facilities the hotel has to offer!”
Listings
- Thursday 14th November 2024, 8pm The Manor House, Tulfarris, Co Wicklow Patrick Rafter (violin) & Fiachra Garvey (piano) Tickets €35/ €17.50 student concession (+ booking fee) PROGRAMME E. Ysaÿe Poème Élégiaque, Op. 12 Ravel Sonata for violin and piano No.2 in G major, M.77 Lekeu Sonata for violin and piano in G major
- Friday 15th November 2024, 8pm The Manor House, Tulfarris, Co Wicklow Tamsin Waley-Cohen (violin), Carol McGonnell (clarinet) & Fiachra Garvey (piano) Tickets €35/ €17.50 student concession (+ booking fee) PROGRAMME A. Khachaturian Trio for clarinet, violin and piano I. Stravinsky L’Histoire du soldat D. Milhaud Suite Op.157b New WWF commission by Eímear Noone to commemorate West Wicklow native Dame Ninette de Valois, founder of the Royal Ballet. B.Bartók Contrasts Sz.111
- Saturday 16th November 2024, 12noon The Manor House, Tulfarris, Co Wicklow Jisun Min (violin) & Didzis Kalniņš (piano) Tickets €15/ €10 student concession (+ booking fee) PROGRAMME I. Stravinsky Suite Italienne F. Mendelssohn Sonata in F major for violin and piano, MWV Q26 M. Ravel Tzigane This concert will also feature the world première of the winning work from the West Wicklow Festival’s Composition Competition, in partnership with the Contemporary Music Centre. 8pm The Manor House, Tulfarris, Co Wicklow Trio Talweg Tickets €35/ €17.50 student concession (+ booking fee) PROGRAMME B. Britten Introduction and Allegro R. Schumann Piano Trio No.1 in D minor, Op.63 Interval Gerald Barry Triorchic Blues M. Ravel Piano Trio in A minor, M. 67
- Sunday 17th November 2024, 3:30pm The Manor House, Tulfarris, Co Wicklow Anna Devin (soprano) & Fiachra Garvey (piano) Tickets €35/ €17.50 student concession (+ booking fee) PROGRAMME E. Chausson (i) Hébé (ii) Le Charme (iii) Sérénade (iv) Le Colibri (v) Le temps des Lilas C. Debussy L’isle Joyeuse, L.106 M. Ravel Shéhérazade E. Grieg 6 songs Op.48 G. Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue E.W. Korngold Sechs Einfache Lieder Op.9
