Schubert’s Cello Quintet was the last piece of chamber music that he wrote prior to his premature death at the age of 31. A work of light and shade, serenity and drama, it is surely one of the most recognisable and beloved pieces of his chamber music output particularly the poignantly beautiful slow Adagio movement. For this performance, the Lir Quartet is joined by guest cellist Christopher Marwood.

As society reopens following the Covid-19 crisis, we want to ensure safety and comfort. All concerts take place in St Peter’s Church of Ireland, Drogheda and will have restricted numbers. The performances will last approximately 1 hour in duration and be performed without an interval. Tickets are €20 and can be booked through Droichead Arts Centre on 041 9833946 or www.droichead.com with further information 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 the d Hotel and RTÉ Supporting the Arts.

Saturday 13 November
Lir Quartet with Christopher Marwood (cello)
John Kinsella ‘On hearing Purcell and Shostakovich at Bantry House - June 2008’
Schubert String Quintet in C major