Presented in association with Music Network, this will be an unforgettable concert bringing two stellar ensembles, Chamber Choir Ireland and Chatham Saxophone Quartet together to present a selection of hauntingly beautiful music from all ages in the stunning backdrop of St Peter’s Church of Ireland. The concert will be conducted by renowned British musicologist James Wood, who was awarded the prestigious ECHO Klassik Prize in 2013 for his monumental reconstruction and recording of Gesualdo’s sacred music, which had lain unperformed for over 400 years.

Fri 21 Oct 2016, 7:30pm
Pre-concert talk 7pm in the church.

Intemerata Dei Mater Johannes Ockeghem
Virgencita Arvo Pärt
A Hymn to the Virgin Benjamin Britten
Fratres Arvo Pärt
Ave sanctissima Maria Carlo Gesualdo
Salve Regina Jacob Obrecht
Padouana (from Banchetto Musicale, Suite No. 16 in A minor) Johann Hermann Schein
Ave Maria Anton Bruckner
Amao Omi (Senseless War)  Giya Kancheli 

The Drogheda International Classical Music Series is presented in partnership with Droichead Arts Centre and funded by the Arts Council and Create Louth. All concerts begin at 7:30pm and take place in St Peter’s Church of Ireland. Tickets are €18 / €16 conc. / €5 children & students. Booking through Droichead Arts Centre on 041 9833946 or www.droichead.com