St John’s Church, Valentia

TUESDAY, 13 DECEMBER 2022 AT 19:30

Church of St John the Baptist

They Danced When the Musicians Played
BY CHAMBER MUSIC ON VALENTIA

Wed, 17 August 2022, 19:30 – 21:00

Innovative musicians ‘…the virtuosic Fidelio Trio…’ Sunday Times, and traditional musician Cillian Vallely of Lúnasa renown, collaborate in a unique new set of works for uilleann pipes, violin, cello and piano. With roots in Irish traditional music these boundary-busting new works are vivid musical evocations inspired by portraits of traditional musicians by iconic artist John B. Vallely. Celebrated Irish composers who have specially created new music for this include; Shaun Davey, Neil Martin, Linda Buckley, Niall Vallely, Irene Buckley and Rose Connolly.

Church of St John the Baptist

Gavin Bryars’ Jesus’ Blood Never Failed Me Yet
BY CHAMBER MUSIC ON VALENTIA

Fri, 19 August 2022, 22:00 – 23:00

Come and join in a performance of Gavin Bryars’ soulful work, Jesus’ Blood Never Failed Me Yet during our 9th Festival on Valentia Island. This performance opportunity for Kerry based musicians, in collaboration with 2022 Festival Artists, is open to any string, wind, brass or keyboard instrument to perform Gavin Bryars’ iconic minimalist masterpiece Jesus’ Blood Never Failed Me Yet