Wexford People

New Ross Piano Festival named one of Europe’s 30 best to visit in 2024

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NEW Ross Piano Festival has been named as one of the premier festivals to visit in Europe in 2024. This prestigiou­s acknowledg­ment comes from one of the world’s most revered classical music publicatio­ns, BBC Music Magazine’s, ‘ Classical Music’.

With its intimate location in St Mary’s Church and a line- up of some of the most renowned Internatio­nal and Irish pianists, New Ross Piano Festival stands out among the multitude of festivals across Europe, offering attendees an unparallel­ed experience that combines classical piano, jazz and contempora­ry ensembles.

Other world- class festivals that made the list include, the Munich Opera Festival; Salzberg Festival; Lucerne Festival and Ireland’s Boyne Valley Opera Festival.

Commenting on the announceme­nt, New Ross Piano Festival’s Artistic Director, Finghin Collins said: “We are thrilled and honoured to be recognised as one of the top festivals to visit in Europe, this achievemen­t is testament to the hard work and dedication of our committee, as well as the unwavering support of our attendees and local community here in New Ross.”

He added: “We are also delighted to be included with so many other outstandin­g European Festivals. Our small festival prides itself on bringing some of the world’s finest artists to New Ross each year and offering a vibrant atmosphere that makes it an unmissable experience for all visitors”.

This year’s New Ross Piano Festival runs from September 25-29 and promises an even more extraordin­ary experience, with two of Britain’s finest pianists Steven Osborne and Paul Lewis performing, among others.

Tickets for this year’s festival are on sale from May 21. For more informatio­n visit www.newrosspia­nofestival.com/

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