The annual summer classical music festival in Bofeenaun church is a must for the music lover. On Saturday July 10 and Monday July 12, a group of outstanding classical musicians will again be filling this beautiful church, set against the dramatic backdrop of Nephin Mountain, with a blend of familiar and less familiar pieces, introduced, as always, with their trademark humour and insight.
The performers this year will be led by Iain King (violin ), originally from Scotland and now living near Ballina. Iain has played with the Philharmonic Orchestra (first violin ) and the English Chamber Orchestra (assistant leader ) and has worked on more than 600 recordings. Also from Scotland, Robert Irvine (cello ) has a background of orchestral, chamber, and solo performance, and co-founded the Brindisi String Quartet and the Chamber Group of Scotland. Caroline Clemmow (piano ), an outstanding soloist and chamber musician with a wide-ranging repertoire, has toured the former Soviet Union and has been particularly involved in resurrecting unjustly forgotten works. This will be her first visit to Bofeenaun.
The two concerts will be held on Saturday July 10 and Monday July 12, at 8pm both nights, and there will be a cheese and wine reception during the interval. Tickets, which cost €20, are on sale from Bofeenaun Post Office (096 51006 ). Book early to avoid disappointment. For further information visit www.mayosummerclassics.com
