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Solas Quartet
September 24 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
€15
This distinguished ensemble brings together four acclaimed musicians whose careers span performance, composition, teaching and artistic leadership.
Violinist Katherine Hunka, recently named Leader Emeritus of the Irish Chamber Orchestra after twenty-six years at its helm, enjoys an international career as soloist, chamber musician and composer.
Finnish-born, Cork-based violinist and violist Marja Gaynor is recognised for her versatility across styles, with performances spanning early music, improvisation and cross-genre collaborations.
Violist Cian Ó Dúill, member of the Solas String Quartet and former Irish Chamber Orchestra musician, has performed internationally with leading ensembles and artists, and now heads Orchestral Studies at MTU Cork School of Music.
Cellist Aoife Nic Athlaoich is principal cellist of the Irish Chamber Orchestra, co-founder of the Solas String Quartet and an active chamber musician and educator.
Matthew Locke: curtain tune.
Jessie Montgomery: strum.
Fanny Mendelssohn string quartet in E flat major.
Katherine Hunka: Into the clear air.
A selection of Danish and Finnish folk tunes arranged by the Danish String Quartet and Marja Gaynor.