Mayo County Council's Summer Music Series will feature seven musical performances in venues all around the county. Achill, Ballyhaunis, Belmullet, Westport, Ballina, Charlestown and Louisburgh are all stops on the Summer Music Series in 2010. Many tastes are catered for in an exciting, eclectic programme featuring some of the finest musical talent represented in the form of local, national and international musicians. Booking is essential and can be done through Mayo County Council Arts Office. All events are free of charge.
Kicking off the series in Holy Trinity Church, Westport, on Friday July 1 at 8pm, are the Artis Quartet from Vienna. The Artis Quartet formed in 1980 and have played at many important international festivals such as Salzburger Festspiele, Vienna and Berlin Festwochen, Schleswig Holstein Festival, Lockenhaus, Kuhmo, Prades. This year they also play at the West Cork Chamber Music Festival.
The Artis Quartet’s playing has brought them recognition and many international awards. They also teach at the Universities of Vienna and Graz and give master classes around the world. The idyllic setting with superb music promises the series’ first audience a concert to remember.
Please be advised that the series has a huge following and although the concerts are all free of charge and open to the public booking in advance is essential (max six people per booking ). For a full programme of events or to book contact the Arts Office on 094 9024444, ext 7560, or e-mail: [email protected]
