An evening of classical music at Ballina Arts Centre
The Lumiere Quartet will perform at Ballina Arts Centre on Wednesday, November 6th.
Ballina Arts Centre is offering patrons an early Christmas treat this November when they will host an evening of cheese, wine and classical music with the Lumiere Quartet, an exciting new group led by acclaimed Irish Baroque Orchestra leader Claire Duff.
On Wednesday, November 6th, seating in the auditorium will be at arranged in tables of four. Each table will have the opportunity to sample two bottles of wine along with a range of chesses chosen specially for your Christmas cheeseboards while listening to the Lumiere Quartet's new programme. All this is included in the admission price of only €18.
Lumiere play with classical bows on gut strings and will offer fresh interpretations of Mozart’s Dissonance Quartet, Mendelssohn’s A minor quartet and Caterina Schembri’s Grüner Strahl. The transition between Classicism and Romanticism, as represented by these iconic works, is the inspiration behind Grüner Strahl, which is the name of a rare meteorological phenomenon that sometimes occurs at sunset or sunrise – a green flash above the sun that lasts for a few seconds before disappearing, a fleeting moment of transformation.
Internationally renowned baroque violinist Claire Duff is in demand as soloist, chamber musician, leader and director. Her "stylish solo violin playing" ( ) has been described as having "all the excitement of a high-wire act" ( ).
As leader, Claire has worked with the National Symphony Orchestra, Florilegium, I Fagiolini, English Touring Opera, The King's Consort and Camerata Kilkenny and co-led the Academy of Ancient Music and The English Concert.
Claire has toured Europe, Asia and America extensively with these ensembles. She has an extensive discography, including a highly acclaimed CD of Bach’s Double Violin Concerto with Monica Huggett and IBO.
This promises to be a relaxed and informal way to enjoy an evening of classical music while sampling some wines and cheeses which will be available locally for your Christmas table. Tickets are available on the Ballina Arts Centre Website or from the box office on 096 73593. Places are limited to forty so early booking is essential.
