by Caitriona O'Mahony | Sep 17, 2014 | News
If you’re looking for some musical events to attend next weekend, be sure to check out our friends at the Sligo Festival of Baroque Music, which takes place from Friday 26th – Sunday 28th September. The festival is now in its 19th year, and it offers a...
by Caitriona O'Mahony | Sep 13, 2014 | News
Dear friends, it’s an exciting time: we’re counting the days to the launch of 2014’s East Cork Early Music Festival (October 9-12), confident that this year’s line-up will deliver again one of the great experiences of the Irish musical calendar. ECEMF 2014...
by Caitriona O'Mahony | Sep 12, 2014 | News
ECEMF are delighted to be able to announce the results of our Passamezzo Nuevo competition, for best new piece for Baroque strings! Judges Maya Homburger and Barry Guy have picked a winner, and it’s “Passacaglia Apis” by Justin Grounds. A special...
by Caitriona O'Mahony | May 6, 2014 | News
East Cork Early Music Festival invites Irish and Irish-based composers (there is no age limit) to write a new original piece for Baroque strings. The winning piece will be performed at ECEMF’s main concert on October 10th 2014 by the newly-formed Cork Baroque...
by Caitriona O'Mahony | Apr 30, 2014 | News
Don’t worry, we haven’t gone anywhere! Preparations for East Cork Early Music Festival 2014 are well under way, and it’s looking rather exciting so far! We hope to have details of performers and venues for you very soon. This year’s festival...
by Caitriona O'Mahony | Oct 9, 2013 | News
We’re excited to announce that More Hispano will be joined by a Guest Star: singer Camilla Griehsel. If you’d like to know more about Camilla, you can read her biography here: Camilla Griehsel is originally from Sweden and currently lives in Schull, West...
by Caitriona O'Mahony | Oct 7, 2013 | News
As we’re well aware by now, running a festival brings its own fair share of drama! Unfortunately, German harpsichordist Jörn Boysen (who was to appear at two concerts this year) has been taken ill, and cannot attend. As well as wishing Jörn a speedy recovery,...
by Caitriona O'Mahony | Sep 26, 2013 | News
The success of our recent Fund It drive was really marvellous, and it exceeded all of our expectations. Not only did we actually reach our target of €3,000, but we exceeded it by some €95. This means that we can provide a great festival this year, and that we’ll...
by Caitriona O'Mahony | Sep 19, 2013 | News
2013 is a year of new departures for East Cork Early Music. Quite a lot of new ventures make their appearance on this year’s Programme – and outside it, too! With only three weeks to go until the 2013 Festival, our new Artistic Director, Marja Gaynor,...
by Caitriona O'Mahony | Sep 19, 2013 | News
We’ve had our fair share of exciting collaborations, new ventures and special performances over the last ten festivals. This year is no exception, as we introduce our brand-spanking-new Orchestra in Residence, Cork Baroque Orchestra. Cork Baroque Orchestra was...