Cork City February 2024 Cultural Companions Newsletter

 

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Cork Arts Theatre Spring programme

 

Our Spring/Summer Programme is here... Cork Arts Theatre is delighted to announce details of our Spring to Summer 2024 programme. We have fantastic theatre on offer in the first half of the year, from some familiar classics to brand new writing, including the eagerly anticipated premiere of The Echo Boys by Val Dennehy and Marion Wyatt. Seamus O’Rourke is back with his new show The Ballad of Mossy Flood, and the season ends with the superb KING by Pat Kinevane, presented by Fishamble. We started the year with a real gem of a show, Nettle Horse by Little John Nee. If you didn’t catch it, you missed a good one. Time to get booking what’s coming up next, the highly entertaining Jump!? by Pauline O’Driscoll followed by Sexy Laundry with Fionula Linehan and Ciaran Bermingham.  You can view our printed programme here or click the book button below for full show details.  Book Now Cork Arts Theatre - "The Little Theatre with a Big Heart!"

West Cork Chamber Music Festival

Concert Series 2024

Ficino Ensemble & Finghin Collins

Friday 2 Febuary 7.30pm St Brendan's Church, Bantry Programme: Mozart's Divertimento K. 563 for String Trio Deirdre McKay's Between for Bass clarinet and cello Penderecki's Sextet The acclaimed chamber group Ficino Ensemble presents a musical odyssey, performing rarely heard music by Mozart, McKay and Penderecki. Mozart’s noble and epic Divertimento for String Trio and Irish composer Deirdre McKay’s atmospheric Between will set the stage for the dynamic and evocative Sextet by the late Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki for which the ensemble will be joined by pianist Finghin Collins. Composer Deirdre McKay talks to Mary Dullea of Chamber Music Valentia about themes relevant to her work, her inspirations and processes as well as future plans. Book now

Ortús Festival Concert Mairéad Hickey & Ella van Poucke 

Sunday 25 Febuary 3pm St Brendan's Church, Bantry Programme: Bach's Cello suite No. 4 in E flat major Gliere's 8 Morceaux Telemann's Violin Fantasia No.1 in B flat major Ravel's Duo for violin and cello This concert is presented in association with Ortús Festival West Cork Music is delighted to present with Ortús Festival a concert featuring Mairéad Hickey on violin and Ella van Poucke on cello who will delight you with a breathtaking repertoire of Bach, Glière, Telemann and Ravel. Celebrated Irish violinist and Co-Artistic Director  Mairéad Hickey is acclaimed for her captivating expression, soaring tone and fearless virtuosity. Her natural ability to communicate sincerely, with beauty and integrity, entrances audiences worldwide.  Amsterdam-born Ella van Poucke is one of the leading cellists of her generation. Praised for her musical integrity, flawless instrumental abilities as well as her performing presence and intensity, the Dutch cellist belongs to the top rank of today’s generation of cellists.  A glimpse into my world: Violinist Mairéad Hickey Ella van Poucke performs Bach's Cello Suite No. 2 'Sarabande'  Book Now

The Goldberg Variations Henning Kraggerud & Irish Chamber Orchestra

Friday 8 March 7.30pm St Brendan's Church, Bantry Programme: JS Bach's Goldberg Variation (arr.Henning Kraggerud) Whether you’re a newcomer to Bach, or a die-hard fan, this is the perfect place to experience the endlessly fascinating, inventive little masterpieces that form the Goldberg Variations. Before the interval, Norwegian violinist Henning Kraggerud will talk us through his acclaimed arrangement for strings, before performing the stirring, beautiful, dance-like whole alongside the Irish Chamber Orchestra. Be amazed as he tackles the brilliance of Bach. Hear the Goldberg Variations arranged for strings like never before, as Henning puts his own stamp on this iconic work. A lesson in wonder, tragedy turns to comedy, energetic and joyful scales celebrate the basics of music. We know Henning’s brilliant and refreshing view will spread the magic of these brilliant works into another unexpected place. Henning Kraggerud and the Arctic Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra performing the Aria from J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations in Sweden on 2017. Book Now

The Everyman Spring Programme

 

A blooming programme of drama, comedy and music for you to enjoy! Check it out! DOWNLOAD OUR DIGITAL BROCHURE BOOK A SHOW JOIN THE CLUB Our business club members are at the heart of the vibrant life of The Everyman, where they can enjoy inspirational theatre, great nights out and a host of other exclusive benefits. We want to thank the businesses who joined in 2023: Advanced Construction Services, EazyCity and McCarthy Insurance Group. Their support enables us to keep producing, keep taking artistic risks and keep championing new talent – right here, in Cork. Join the club, The Everyman is for EVERY business.  JOIN THE CLUB WHAT'S ON AT THE EVERYMAN The Everyman is a not-for-profit theatre. Charity No. 20150952 Only 8% of our income comes from government. We rely on box office revenue and the generosity of individuals and business to enable us to do what we do best.  Every donation, no matter how small, can make a really big difference. DISCOUNTED PRE-BOOKED CARPARK AT Q-Park Carrolls Quay, City Hall, St. Finbarr’s or Grand Parade for visitors to The Everyman. Go to QPark and select your car park of choice in Cork. Select 'Pre-Booking' and your preferred date. Use Promo Code EMAN25 to apply a 25% discount to your parking session.   Copyright © 2024 The Everyman, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website or box office. Our mailing address is: The Everyman . 15 MacCurtain Street . Cork . Ireland Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

John O’Brien kicks off Music of… next week with special guest Niamh O’Sullivan The Everyman presents MUSIC OF… SADNESS AND COMFORT SUN 4 FEB, 7.30PM (Bank holiday weekend)  Featuring compositions from Debussy, Mendelssohn, Sondheim and more, the new genre-defying concert series, Music of… gets underway next week. This very special evening is compèred by John O'Brien with music led by the Ora Quartet (Molly O’Shea, violin; Ali Comerford, viola; Yseult Cooper Stockdale, cello, and Siún Milne, violin). Join us as guests Niamh O’Sullivan and flute and fiddle player Johnny McCarthy explore the Music of… Sadness and Comfort. BOOK MUSIC OF... SADNESS AND COMFORT Up next: Music of… Love and Heartache (Sunday 10 March) and Music of… Faith and Doubt (Sunday 28 April) Series bundle options available: 2 SHOWS €50 | 3 SHOWS €66 Niamh O'Sullivan and John O'Brien JUST ANNOUNCED Breda Cashe and Pat Moylan present TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE Adapted from the book by Mitch Albom Starring Dan Butler (Frasier) and Stephen Jones (Northern Lights) TUE 30 APR–THU 2 MAY, 7.30PM  BOOK NOW JOIN THE CLUB Our business club members are at the heart of the vibrant life of The Everyman, where they can enjoy inspirational theatre, great nights out and a host of other exclusive benefits. We want to thank the businesses who joined in 2023: Advanced Construction Services, EazyCity and McCarthy Insurance Group. Their support enables us to keep producing, keep taking artistic risks and keep championing new talent – right here, in Cork. Join the club, The Everyman is for EVERY business. JOIN THE CLUB WHAT'S ON AT THE EVERYMAN

The Everyman is a not-for-profit theatre. Charity No. 20150952 Only 8% of our income comes from government. We rely on box office revenue and the generosity of individuals and business to enable us to do what we do best.  Every donation, no matter how small, can make a really big difference. DISCOUNTED PRE-BOOKED CARPARK AT Q-Park Carrolls Quay, City Hall, St. Finbarr’s or Grand Parade for visitors to The Everyman. Go to QPark and select your car park of choice in Cork. Select 'Pre-Booking' and your preferred date. Use Promo Code EMAN25 to apply a 25% discount to your parking session.   Copyright © 2024 The Everyman, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website or box office. Our mailing address is: The Everyman . 15 MacCurtain Street . Cork . Ireland Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.