Classical and Trad. Music Programme at Boyle Arts Festival
The Classical music programme at BAF 2017 will begin with a lunchtime harp and flute recital by family duo, Tara Viscardi & Maedbh O’Rourke in King House on Friday July 21st while Saturday July 22nd will see a lunchtime performance by baritone Matthew Mannion. Matthew will be joined by mezzo soprano Niamh St. John and both will be accompanied by pianist Adam McDonagh.
New Airs is a classical fusion and crossover group, combining classical strings with synthesised electronic and you can catch their debut performance in Boyle in King House on July 22nd at 7pm.
St. Joseph’s Church Choir will perform during the regular 11:30pm service in St. Joseph’s Church on Sunday July 23rd while at 8pm on the same evening, the Church of Ireland will be the venue for Anúna. Their performance will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of BAF 2017.
July 25 th will see a lunchtime performance in King House by baritone David Scott. Later the same evening, pianist Michael McHale will perform music by Beethoven, Chopin and Mussorgsky. Following this, you can relocate to Whistler’s bar, for a sublime evening of classical guitar, with Pat Coldrick.
Saxophone duo Robert Finegan and Andrew Mullen will be accompanied by Mary Scarlett during a lunchtime concert in King House on July 26 th and we are truly delighted to welcome back to Boyle, soprano Regina Nathan, who will perform in the Church of Ireland on July 27 th.
Pianist, Jimmy Goeijenbier will make a lunchtime appearance in King House on July 28th Later on the same evening , The Celtic Tenors will make a very special appearance in the Church of Ireland.
The Irish Guitar Quartet is comprised of Ireland’s most talented and versatile classical guitarists and is one of Ireland’s premier instrumental ensembles. You can catch them in King House on July 29 th.
The Classical programme will conclude on Sunday July 30 th with a performance by Ilse Lubbers accompanied by pianist Anne Kielty during the 11:30 service in St. Joseph’s Church and later the same evening, a concert by the renowned Inishowen Gospel Choir in the same venue.
Award winning singer and bard, Finbar MaGee will be joined by fiddler Breige Quinn and together they will rev up the Traditional music programme, with a session in Wynne’s bar on July 21st.
Boyle native Maggie Carty is the daughter of the legendary John Carty and she will be joined by Sligo guitarist, Shane McGowan, in King House on July 24 th.
On July 27 th the popular Singer’s Night will take place in Dodd’s Crescent bar. This event will be preceded by a workshop in singing, conducted by Antaine Ó’ Faracháin.
The Rafter Family will present an afternoon of beautiful Irish airs in King House on July 29 th.
The Trad. programme will conclude with a late night concert by Martin Hayes & Declan Power in King House on July 29 th.
For health and safety reasons, please note that there are capacity limits at most of our venues and in the event of sold out performances, only ticket holders will be admitted.
Booking is advisable for all events and this can be done at the Festival office, next door to Marian’s on Bridge St. Drop in to pick up a programme or to find out about the other exciting events. The office will be open every day (excluding Sundays) until July 29 th. Online booking is available for selected events at www.eventbrite.com For more information, see our full programme or go to www. boylearts.com Tel. 071 9663085. Email info@boylearts.com or follow us on Facebook,
Boyle Arts Festival acknowledges the support of the Arts Council, Fáilte Ireland, Local businesses and Roscommon Co. Council.