After the excitement of Christmas is over, there is no better way to relax and unwind than with a weekend of super music at Music for Galway's Midwinter Festival RAVEL, followed by a stay in The Ardilaun Hotel.
Celebrating the 150 year anniversary of the birth of Maurice Ravel, one of the most original and sophisticated composers of the 20th century, Music for Galway (MfG ) bring Ravel's genius to the city through its Midwinter Festival, which will run from Friday, January 17 to Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the Town Hall Theatre. Over the course of the three days, The MfG Midwinter Festival presents a wide-raging survey of Ravel's solo piano chamber and vocal music.
In addition to the musical performances, guests to The Midwinter Festival will enjoy new choreography performed for Ravel's world-famous piece, 'Boléro', which will be delivered through partnership with Galway Dance. MfG has invited Swiss pianist, François-Xavier Poizat, who is currently recording all of Ravel's piano and chamber music, to perform the bulk of the programmes. Joining Poizat for the bulk of these programmes are; violinist Gwendolyn Masin and cellist Benedict Kloeckner. Irish mezzo-soprano, Gemma Ní Bhriain will also be preforming a selection of Ravel's songs.
Complementing what is set to be a weekend of exceptional music, MfG in partnership with The Ardilaun Hotel has revealed a range of offers available for Midwinter Festival attendees. Attendees can avail of any of the following offers with any Midwinter Festival concert ticket (the booking code will be in the ticket email ); double / twin room and bed and breakfast for €150 per night, a triple room with bed and breakfast for €190 per night, single room and bed and breakfast for €135 per night. All rates include free car parking and full use of the hotel's leisure centre and swimming pool.
The Midwinter Festival is presented in association with the University of Galway, and with the support of the Galway City Council, and the Embassy of Switzerland in Ireland. Music for Galway is funded by the Arts Council.
Tickets range from €12.50 to €25, and can be booked on www.musicforgalway.ie or by calling the Town Hall Theatre at 091 569777.
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