Programme 2022
The Killaloe Music Festival is delighted to be returning to in-person performances for the upcoming 2022 festival. In this exciting programme curated by our Artistic Director Katherine Hunka, artists from across Ireland and around the world will be joining us in our beautiful cathedral space.
Friday 3rd of June
8.00PM - ST. FLANNAN’S CATHEDRAL, Killaloe
EVENING CONCERT
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Et Exultavit Spiritus Meus
Sharon Carty, mezzo-soprano; Katherine Hunka, violin; Diane Daly, violin; Joachim Roewer, viola; Aoife Nic Athlaoich, cello
Georg Friedrich Handel (1685-1759): Ombra mai fu and Dopo notte, atra e funesta
Sharon Carty, mezzo-soprano; Katherine Hunka, violin; Diane Daly, violin; Joachim Roewer, viola; Aoife Nic Athlaoich, cello
Yuval Gotlibovich: Sonata for Viola and Piano Left Hand
Yuval Gotlibovich, viola; Sophia Rahman, piano
Rebecca Clarke (1886-1979): Lullaby and Grotesque
Yuval Gotlibovich, viola; Christian Elliott, cello
Franz Schubert (1797-1828): Lieder
Sharon Carty, mezzo-soprano; Sophia Rahman, piano
Ganymede
Die Sommernacht
Fischerweise
An den Mond
Die junge Nonne
Maurice Ravel (1875-1937): Introduction and Allegro
Geraldine O’Doherty, harp; Miriam Kaczor, flute; Carol McGonnell, clarinet; Diane Daly, violin; Jakub Jakowitz, violin; Joachim Roewer, viola; Aoife Nic Athlaoich, cello
Saturday 4th of June
10.30am - st. flannan’s cathedral, killaloe
PRE-CONCERT TALK - MICHAEL MURPHY ON THE VIOLA
The viola features prominently in this year’s festival. To celebrate this rich-toned instrument, Michael Murphy gives an illustrated talk exploring its unique sound qualities and diverse repertoire.
11.00AM - ST. FLANNAN’S CATHEDRAL, Killaloe
RISING STAR CONCERT - VIOLIST KEVIN O’LOUGHLIN with CIARA MORONEY, piano
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Viola Sonata Op.120 No. 2 in Eb Major
Imogen Holst (1907-1984): Suite for Unaccompanied Viola (Prelude and Cinquepace)
Eric Coates (1886-1957): ‘First Meeting’ Souvenir for viola and piano (arr. John Wilson)
York Bowen (1884-1961): Fantasia for four violas Op. 41 No.1
Kevin O’Loughlin with violists Joachim Roewer, Yuval Gotlibovich and Cian Ó Dúill
3.00pm - Killaloe Catholic Church
FAMILY CONCERT - THE FAR FLUNG TRIO
An informal, free event for every age.
Katherine Hunka, violin; Dermot Dunne, accordion; Malachy Robinson, double bass
7.00PM - ST. FLANNAN’S CATHEDRAL, KILLALOE
PRE-CONCERT TALK - MICHAEL MURPHY ON SOUND AND MUSIC IN JAMES JOYCE’S WORK
Joyce’s Ulysses was published a century ago. To mark the occasion Michael Murphy will give an illustrated lecture on Joyce’s abundant use of sound and music in his literary masterpieces.
8.00pm - ST. FLANNAN’S CATHEDRAL, Killaloe
EVENING CONCERT
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791): Flute Quartet in D K.285
Miriam Kaczor, flute; Jakub Jakowitz, violin; Joachim Roewer, viola; Aoife Nic Athlaoich, cello
Clara Schumann (1819-1896): Piano Trio in G minor Op.17
Jakub Jakowitz, violin; Christian Elliott, cello; Sophia Rahman, piano
This piece is dedicated to the memory of Ann McLoghlin, a long-time friend and supporter of the festival.
Linda Buckley (1979-): exploding stars for solo violin and tape
Diane Daly, violin
Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924): Piano Quartet in C minor Op.15
Katherine Hunka, violin; Yuval Gotlibovich, viola; Christian Elliott, cello; Sophia Rahman, piano
10.00pm - ST. FLANNAN’S CATHEDRAL, Killaloe
LATE NIGHT CONCERT
Kathleen Turner, with Sean Óg, guitar
Sunday 5th of June
3.00pm - st flannan’s cathedral, killaloe
AFTERNOON CONCERT - MUSICIANS OF THE FUTURE
A chance to hear the fabulous talent of the next generation. A fun, free event for all ages.
8.00Pm - ST. FLANNAN’S CATHEDRAL, Killaloe
EVENING CONCERT - FESTIVAL FINALE
Rebecca Clarke (1886-1979): Midsummer Moon
Jakub Jakowitz, violin; Sophia Rahman, piano
Franz Schubert (1797-1828): Arpeggione Sonata in A minor D 821
Christian Elliott, cello; Sophia Rahman, piano
Murrough Connolly: Imperium - PREMIERE
Katherine Hunka, violin; Diane Daly, violin
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847): Octet in Eb major Op.20
Jakub Jakowitz, Diane Daly, Siún Milne and Katherine Hunka, violins;
Yuval Gotlibovich and Joachim Roewer, violas;
Christian Elliott and Aoife Nic Athlaoich, cellos