Ever since it burst on to the scene in October 2012 the Drogheda Classical Music Series has attracted many of the world’s top musical stars to Drogheda. Its success is best gauged by the fact that more and more of them want to play here.
The Series took a heavy knock during the covid pandemic, but hopefully the next two concerts, this April and May featuring artists from the top drawer of classical music, will return Drogheda to its position as a cultural centre punching high in the promotion of Arts and Culture.
On Thurs 7 April at 7:30pm, international pianist Julius Drake is joined by mezzo-soprano Beth Taylor and viola player Timothy Ridout in what is sure to be a stand out memorable concert for years to come.
Playing songs and works by Brahms and Schumann, this is an opportunity to hear this beautiful music played as it was intended. Regular performers on the stages of London, Paris and New York, this is going to be a very special occasion for audiences in St Peter’s Church of Ireland, Drogheda.
Closing the spring series on Sat 14 May at 7:30pm, Canadian-German cellist, Johannes Moser is joined by violinist Vadim Gluzman and pianist Yevgeny Sudbin for a climatic season finale. Performing works by Shostakovich, Schubert and Arvo Pärt, it is a programme that reflects many elements of music from bleakness to light-hearted irony and jazz-infused moments of Shostakovich.
Both concerts take place in St Peter’s Church of Ireland. Tickets are just €20 each and available to purchase in advance through Droichead Arts Centre. Further details are available from www.droghedaclassicalmusic.com
The Series is funded by the Arts Council and Louth County Council and run in partnership with Droichead Arts Centre with sponsorship from WhiteLight Events, the d Hotel and RTÉ Supporting the Arts.
