IRISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CELEBRATES MOZART AROUND MUNSTER
The Irish Chamber Orchestra are celebrating Mozart with Hungarian Cellist István Várdai and Actor Stephen Brennan visiting Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford, on Friday the 27th of May.
Mozart was a giant among giants both in his day and in ours. In this colourful production, ICO provides a music narrative into the life of Mozart through some of his amazing letters. You get an intimate picture of the composer, his words, who he is, and you hear what he composed around the time he wrote the letters. You will sense his joy, sometimes disappointment, or his frustration, while you marvel at his music-making.
Renowned actor Stephen Brennan summons up the spirit and personality of Mozart as the Orchestra, directed by István Várdai ignite Travelling with Mozart with his music and music that inspired him. Feast on popular works by Mozart, Kraft, and Boccherini, in this compendium of music and word in Waterford on the 27th of May.
IRISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
The Limerick-based Irish Chamber Orchestra is resident at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick and is funded by The Arts Council of Ireland/An Chomhairle Ealaíon. Book at Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford (in association with Symphony Club of Waterford) on 051 855038 or ticket@garterlane.ie or at the Chamber Orchestra web site HERE.
LISTING
Irish Chamber Orchestra István Várdai Director/Cello Stephen Brennan Reader
Mozart Mitridate, rè di Ponto, K.87: Overture
Boccherini String Quintet in E Major, Op. 11, No. 5: Minuetto
Mozart Symphony No. 45 in D, K.95
Mozart Symphony No. 38 KV 504 Prague: Andante
Kraft Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in C major, Op. 4
