Antti Siirala
St Canice’s Cathedral
One of the outstanding pianists of his generation, Antti Siirala presents a breathtaking programme climaxing with Chopin’s Ballades, some of the most challenging pieces in the piano repertoire.
RTÉ Concert Orchestra
St Canice’s Cathedral
Always one of the most popular events at the festival, the RTÉ Concert Orchestra brings its unrivalled repertoire to St Canice’s Cathedral for a concert featuring wonderful Irish mezzo-soprano Anne Marie Gibbons.
The Cardinall’s Musick
The Black Abbey
Gramophone Award-winners The Cardinall’s Musick play Tudor masterpieces by Thomas Tallis and William Byrd.
Thomas Dunford
The Parade Tower
Virtuoso lutenist Thomas Dunford plays pieces by the great French composers from the era of the Sun King.
Façade: an entertainment for reciter and six instruments
Set Theatre
Critically-acclaimed Irish actor Barry McGovern joins Ensemble Nouveau for Façade, a reading of Edith Sitwell’s quirky, witty poems accompanied by William Walton’s playful music.
Aileen Itani & Rachel Andrist
St Canice’s Cathedral
Outstanding young soprano Aileen Itani joins pianist Rachel Andrist to explore the rich world of fin de siècle French song, featuring works by Fauré and Debussy.
Mark Anthony McGrath & Christian Wilson
St Canice’s Cathedral
Guitarist Mark McGrath and organist Christian Wilson bring their unique blend of celtic and baroque-inspired music to St Canice’s for a special evening of familiar and rare songs.
To an Isle in the Water
Set Theatre
New York composer Ellen Mandel plays her own delightful settings of the poetry of ee cummings, WB Yeats, Seamus Heaney and others, sung by baritone Robert Gildon.
Maarten Koningsberger & Finghin Collins
St Canice’s Cathedral
Acclaimed Irish pianist Finghin Collins joins forces with baritone Maarten Koningsberger for a very special recital featuring Schumann’s glorious song cycle Dichterliebe.
Maria Ryan & Ciara Moroney
St Canice’s Cathedral
Award-winning Kilkenny violinist Maria Ryan and pianist Ciara Moroney bring an eclectic programme to St Canice’s, from Bach’s sonatas to Arvo Pärt’s masterpiece, Fratres.
Meta3 String Quartet
St Canice’s Cathedral
The rising stars of the international chamber music scene play pieces by Haydn and Schumann.
The Kilkenny Arts Festival Choir & Orchestra
St Canice’s Cathedral
Choral singers from far and wide gather for a rousing performance in St Canice’s, featuring celebrated tenor Christopher Lemmings, baritone Raitis Grigalis and mezzo-soprano Bridget Knowles.
Lendvai String Trio
The Parade Tower
An exciting programme of string trios, featuring one of Beethoven’s masterpieces, played by dynamic young group the Lendvai String Trio.
Festival Mass
St Mary’s Cathedral
A special Festival Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, sung by the choir of St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast.
Antti Siirala
St Canice’s Cathedral
One of the outstanding pianists of his generation, Antti Siirala presents a breathtaking programme climaxing with Chopin’s Ballades, some of the most challenging pieces in the piano repertoire.
RTÉ Concert Orchestra
St Canice’s Cathedral
Always one of the most popular events at the festival, the RTÉ Concert Orchestra brings its unrivalled repertoire to St Canice’s Cathedral for a concert featuring wonderful Irish mezzo-soprano Anne Marie Gibbons.
The Cardinall’s Musick
The Black Abbey
Gramophone Award-winners The Cardinall’s Musick play Tudor masterpieces by Thomas Tallis and William Byrd.
Thomas Dunford
The Parade Tower
Virtuoso lutenist Thomas Dunford plays pieces by the great French composers from the era of the Sun King.
Façade: an entertainment for reciter and six instruments
Set Theatre
Critically-acclaimed Irish actor Barry McGovern joins Ensemble Nouveau for Façade, a reading of Edith Sitwell’s quirky, witty poems accompanied by William Walton’s playful music.
Aileen Itani & Rachel Andrist
St Canice’s Cathedral
Outstanding young soprano Aileen Itani joins pianist Rachel Andrist to explore the rich world of fin de siècle French song, featuring works by Fauré and Debussy.
Mark Anthony McGrath & Christian Wilson
St Canice’s Cathedral
Guitarist Mark McGrath and organist Christian Wilson bring their unique blend of celtic and baroque-inspired music to St Canice’s for a special evening of familiar and rare songs.
To an Isle in the Water
Set Theatre
New York composer Ellen Mandel plays her own delightful settings of the poetry of ee cummings, WB Yeats, Seamus Heaney and others, sung by baritone Robert Gildon.
Maarten Koningsberger & Finghin Collins
St Canice’s Cathedral
Acclaimed Irish pianist Finghin Collins joins forces with baritone Maarten Koningsberger for a very special recital featuring Schumann’s glorious song cycle Dichterliebe.
Maria Ryan & Ciara Moroney
St Canice’s Cathedral
Award-winning Kilkenny violinist Maria Ryan and pianist Ciara Moroney bring an eclectic programme to St Canice’s, from Bach’s sonatas to Arvo Pärt’s masterpiece, Fratres.
Meta3 String Quartet
St Canice’s Cathedral
The rising stars of the international chamber music scene play pieces by Haydn and Schumann.
The Kilkenny Arts Festival Choir & Orchestra
St Canice’s Cathedral
Choral singers from far and wide gather for a rousing performance in St Canice’s, featuring celebrated tenor Christopher Lemmings, baritone Raitis Grigalis and mezzo-soprano Bridget Knowles.
Lendvai String Trio
The Parade Tower
An exciting programme of string trios, featuring one of Beethoven’s masterpieces, played by dynamic young group the Lendvai String Trio.
Festival Mass
St Mary’s Cathedral
A special Festival Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, sung by the choir of St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast.
Aileen Itani & Rachel Andrist
St Canice’s Cathedral
Outstanding young soprano Aileen Itani joins pianist Rachel Andrist to explore the rich world of fin de siècle French song, featuring works by Fauré and Debussy.
Antti Siirala
St Canice’s Cathedral
One of the outstanding pianists of his generation, Antti Siirala presents a breathtaking programme climaxing with Chopin’s Ballades, some of the most challenging pieces in the piano repertoire.
Façade: an entertainment for reciter and six instruments
Set Theatre
Critically-acclaimed Irish actor Barry McGovern joins Ensemble Nouveau for Façade, a reading of Edith Sitwell’s quirky, witty poems accompanied by William Walton’s playful music.
Festival Mass
St Mary’s Cathedral
A special Festival Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, sung by the choir of St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast.
Lendvai String Trio
The Parade Tower
An exciting programme of string trios, featuring one of Beethoven’s masterpieces, played by dynamic young group the Lendvai String Trio.
Maarten Koningsberger & Finghin Collins
St Canice’s Cathedral
Acclaimed Irish pianist Finghin Collins joins forces with baritone Maarten Koningsberger for a very special recital featuring Schumann’s glorious song cycle Dichterliebe.
Maria Ryan & Ciara Moroney
St Canice’s Cathedral
Award-winning Kilkenny violinist Maria Ryan and pianist Ciara Moroney bring an eclectic programme to St Canice’s, from Bach’s sonatas to Arvo Pärt’s masterpiece, Fratres.
Mark Anthony McGrath & Christian Wilson
St Canice’s Cathedral
Guitarist Mark McGrath and organist Christian Wilson bring their unique blend of celtic and baroque-inspired music to St Canice’s for a special evening of familiar and rare songs.
Meta3 String Quartet
St Canice’s Cathedral
The rising stars of the international chamber music scene play pieces by Haydn and Schumann.
RTÉ Concert Orchestra
St Canice’s Cathedral
Always one of the most popular events at the festival, the RTÉ Concert Orchestra brings its unrivalled repertoire to St Canice’s Cathedral for a concert featuring wonderful Irish mezzo-soprano Anne Marie Gibbons.
The Cardinall’s Musick
The Black Abbey
Gramophone Award-winners The Cardinall’s Musick play Tudor masterpieces by Thomas Tallis and William Byrd.
The Kilkenny Arts Festival Choir & Orchestra
St Canice’s Cathedral
Choral singers from far and wide gather for a rousing performance in St Canice’s, featuring celebrated tenor Christopher Lemmings, baritone Raitis Grigalis and mezzo-soprano Bridget Knowles.
Thomas Dunford
The Parade Tower
Virtuoso lutenist Thomas Dunford plays pieces by the great French composers from the era of the Sun King.
To an Isle in the Water
Set Theatre
New York composer Ellen Mandel plays her own delightful settings of the poetry of ee cummings, WB Yeats, Seamus Heaney and others, sung by baritone Robert Gildon.
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