by Caitriona O'Mahony | Oct 11, 2020 | Uncategorised
During our recent lockdown – a period that at least initially I found in some ways peaceful, reflective and quiet – I had a kind of serendipitous experience. One of the concerts I had been due to play that had been cancelled was a complete set of Henrich...
by Caitriona O'Mahony | Oct 7, 2019 | Uncategorised
Celebrate National Singing Week at East Cork Early Music Festival by coming to join in our open Baroque Choruses morning, Sunday 13th October from 11am at the Cork School of Music! Choral singers and orchestral players from across Cork will come together to work on...
by Caitriona O'Mahony | Sep 26, 2019 | Uncategorised
Travel back in time with the 17th edition of the East Cork Early Music Festival, four days of fantastic live music with something for everyone, from sacred Bach arias to exquisite Italian orchestral music to 17th-century-style improvisations. To open the festivities...
by Caitriona O'Mahony | Sep 22, 2019 | Uncategorised
This year’s East Cork Early Music Festival also has a host of FREE events with something for everyone in the community. There are family-friendly interactive concerts, historical talks, and opportunities to come and take part in the music! Drop us a line through...
by Caitriona O'Mahony | Aug 30, 2018 | Uncategorised
East Cork Early Music Fundraising Gala 2018 Baroque En-Counters Thursday, 13th September 2018, 7:30pm Curtis Auditorium, Cork School of Music Mark Chambers (counter-tenor) Francesco Giusti (counter-tenor) Simon MacHale (tenor) with Malcolm Proud (harpsichord)...
by FrankPrendergast | Sep 19, 2017 | Uncategorised
The Lilibulero Trio, is a baroque ensemble founded by Eimear Reidy in 2012. In association with Cork County Council Arts Office, the trio has been presenting children’s workshops to primary schools throughout Cork County. To date almost 2,000 primary school children...
by FrankPrendergast | Feb 9, 2017 | Uncategorised
Cork musicians, Mairéad Hickey (violin) and Sinéad O’Halloran (cello) are delighted to invite you to join them in celebrating the second Ortús Chamber Music Festival from 3rd-5th March 2017 in Midleton, Cork City and Cobh. Joining them in the second Ortús Festival...
by Caitriona O'Mahony | Sep 27, 2016 | Uncategorised
The Lilliburlero Trio plays chamber music from the 17th and 18th century, with a special focus on a very transparent and expressive delivery. Eimear Reidy, cello Eimear Reidy (Cork, Ireland) studied modern cello at the Cork school of music and modern and baroque...
by FrankPrendergast | Aug 13, 2016 | Uncategorised
Céad míle fáilte to the East Cork Early Music Festival 2016 where we are celebrating “Irish connections” through music. We will be presenting an array of Ireland’s leading early music specialists performing an interesting selection of works by...
by Tom Ó Drisceoil | Oct 23, 2015 | News
Festival 2015 opened with our first Chamber Music Competition for Young Ensembles, adjudicated by Linda Burman-Hall and Andreas Helm. We’re delighted to be able to announce that the winners were Caitríona O’Mahony (baroque violin) and Tom Ó Drisceoil...
