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| Wednesday 15th August |
| 19:00 - Benjamin Hudson Trio |
 Bassoonist Benjamin Hudson is joined by renowned clarinettist
Vicky Wright and pianist Tim Horton. |
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| 20:30 - The Breffni Players |
The Breffni Players presents Nocturne by Miriam Gallagher.
This is a combination of Music and drama focusing on the life of composer John Field.
Directed by Angus Dunne. |
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Trad with a contemporary twist "a sumptuous, lilting and uplifting experience, one that'll bliss out fans of this ever evolving, extraordinarily talented and brilliantly adventurous band" Hot Press Magazine |
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| Thursday 16th August |
| 11:00 - Gerry Maguire & His Band |
 Their unique sound entitled "Greengroove" combines jazz, folk and trad.
Expect a performance with lots of fun and attitude! |
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| 20:30 - The Breffni Players |
The Breffni Players presents Nocturne by Miriam Gallagher.
This is a combination of Music and drama focusing on the life of composer John Field.
Directed by Angus Dunne. Followed by The Last Tango in Little Grimley produced and directed by Valerie Traynor. |
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| 21:00 Blue Chamber Quartet |
 A fusion of classical and jazz. Four facinating musical personalities paint from a musical palette that reaches from Freidrich Gulda and Astor Piazzolla to George Gershwin and Chick Corea. |
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| Friday 17th August |
| 12 Noon The Jazz Lads |
| Regulars on the Carrick-on-Shannon music scene, The Jazz Lads will entertain all the way with their special renditions of classic jazz numbers! |
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| 21:00 - West Coast Big Band |
| With an age range from early twenties to early seventies. Experience and youth blend seamlessly with a repetoire of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellingtion, Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. |
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| Saturday 18th August |
| 11:00 The Original Guinness Jazz Band |
| Sponsored by the Guinness Brewery for over 20 years and regulars at the annual Guinness Cork Jazz Festival. The Original Guinness Jazz Band play with flair, excitment and superb musicianship. |
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| 14:30 - Trinity Rare Books, Words & Music |
| Trinity Rare Books presents Words and Music, readings with Bernard MacLaverty, Brian Leyden and Morag Prunty accompanied with music by Roy Mitchell. |
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| 15:00 Blanchardstown Brass Band |
| Enjoy the very special atmosphere and big brass band sound in our very own Market Yard! |
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20:00 - The Marriage of Figaro Presented by Opera Theatre Company
Sponsored by The Landmark Hotel - SOLD OUT!!!! |
 Mozart's best known opera centres around a wedding that is about to occur and a marriage about to disintegrate.
The opera deals with the most profound human emotions with the lightest of comic touches.
This is a tale abundant with life, love and laughter. |
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| Sunday 19th August |
| 12 noon Festive Eucharist |
| Choirs from the local areas join the congregation for a very special service of musical celebration.. |
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| 14:00 Veronica Dunne Opera Garden Party |
| Presented by the Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition All Stars, featuring well known singers from the world of opera including Anna Devin, soprano, Tara Erraught, mezzo soprano, and Giuseppe Deligia, baritone. |
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| 19:00 Vespers - The Gregorian Chant Group |
| Featuring the haunting sounds of The Gregorian Chant Group |
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Carrick Water Music Festival Educates
in association with Opera Theatre Company |
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The Carrick Water Music Festival Committee is delighted to introduce the following educational programme in association with Opera Theatre Company. These selections of workshops are designed to give participants an insight into the world of music and opera from the experts! Places are limited. To take part in any of these workshops please apply in writing to:
Box office, PO BOX 16, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim by 30th of June 2007. |
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| Friday 17th 11:00 - Violin Masterclass |
| A first at the festival, six young musicians of grade 5 or above with be given an opportunity to attend a masterclass with the leader of OTC Orchestra for the Marriage of Figaro. |
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| Saturday 18th 11:00 - I Can Sing |
| Unlock the power of the voice, This is a workshop for adults who want to learn more about singing. OTC's vocal Animateur will lead participants through a fun series of vocal warm-ups and exercises exploring the power of the human voice. 30 places available. |
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| Saturday 18th 11:00 - Introduction to Opera |
| Introduction to Opera - Open to young people aged 10-14 years. This brilliant workshop includes musical rhythm games and facial warm ups leading up to the learning and performance of a two part harmony with professional opera singers. 30 places available. |
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