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| Wednesday 15th August |
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EVENT |
DESCRIPTION |
VENUE |
PRICE |
| 19:00 |
Benjamin Hudson Trio |
Benjamin Hudson Trio, Bassoonist Benjamin Hudson is joined by renowned clarinettist Vicky Wright and pianist Tim Horton.
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St George's Church |
€15/€12 |
| 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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The Dock |
€15/€12 |
| 21:00 |
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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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Festival Marquee |
€25/€20 |
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| Thursday 16th August |
| TIME |
EVENT |
DESCRIPTION |
VENUE |
PRICE |
| 11:00 |
Gerry Maguire & his Band |
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Moon River |
€15/€12 |
| 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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The Dock |
€15/€12 |
| 21:00 |
Blue Chamber Quartet |
A fusion of classical & jazz. Four fascinating musical personalities paint from a musical palette that reaches from Friedrich Gulda and Astor Piazzolla to George Gershwin and Chick Corea.
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Festival Marquee |
€25/€20 |
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| Friday 17th August |
| TIME |
EVENT |
DESCRIPTION |
VENUE |
PRICE |
| 12noon |
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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Moon River |
€15/€12 |
| 21:00 |
West Coast Big Band |
With an age range from early twenties to early seventies, experience and youth blend seamlessly with a repertoire of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra.
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Festival Marquee |
€25/€20 |
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| Saturday 18th August |
| TIME |
EVENT |
DESCRIPTION |
VENUE |
PRICE |
| 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, excitement, and superb musicianship.
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Moon River |
€15/€12 |
| 14:30 |
Trinity Rare Books: Words & Music |
Readings with Bernard MacLaverty, Brian Leyden and Morag Prunty accompanied with music by Roy Mitchell.
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The Dock |
€15/€12 |
| 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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Market Yard |
Free Admission |
| 20:00 |
The Marriage of Figaro - Sponsored by The Landmark Hotel |
Opera Theatre company presents The Marriage of Figaro, 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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Festival Marquee |
€25/€20 |
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| Sunday 19th August |
| TIME |
EVENT |
DESCRIPTION |
VENUE |
PRICE |
| 12 noon |
Festive Eucharist |
Choirs from the local areas join the congregation for a very special service of musical celebration.
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St Mary's Church |
N/A |
| 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 Guiuseppe Deligia, baritone.
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Festival Marquee |
€25/20 |
| 19:00 |
Vespers |
Featuring the haunting sounds of The Gregorian Chant Group.
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St George's Church |
N/A |
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Carrick Water Music Festival Educates
in association with the Opera Theatre Company |
Friday 17th
11:00 - 13:00 |
Violin Masterclass
A first at the festival, six young musicians of Grade Five or above will be given an opportunity to attend a masterclass with the leader of the OTC Orchestra for the Marriage of Figaro.
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Donations welcome |
Saturday 18th
11:00 - 13:00 |
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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Donations welcome |
Saturday 18th
11:00 - 13:00 |
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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Donations welcome |
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