An evening with Ireland’s leading Guitar Quartet
The Irish Guitar Quartet is comprised of Ireland's most talented and versatile classical guitarists and is one of Ireland's premier instrumental ensembles. Jerry Creedon, David Keating, Fiona Falvey and Aengus Kirakowski have garnered international acclaim as soloists. Each member contributes towards the creation of exciting, dynamic and engaging musical performances. The Irish Guitar Quartet invites audiences to experience and enjoy a variety of musical styles including Latin, Far East, Folk and American classics.

PROGRAMME

1. Bluezilian Clarice Assad (b. 1978)

2. Cafezinho Matthew Dunne (b. 1959)

3. Opals (1993) Phillip Houghton (1954-2017) Black Opal - Water Opal – White Opal

4. Stairs (1998) David Pritchard (b. 1949)

5. Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 BWV 10511 J.S. Bach (1685 - 1750) arr. James F. Smith Allegro - Adagio Ma Non Tanto – Allegro

6. Grises y Soles Maximo Diego Pujol (b. 1957)

INTERVAL

1. Carmen Suite arr. William Kanengiser Georges Bizet (1838 - 1875) Argonaise - Habanera - Seguidilla – Toreadors - Entr’acte – Gypsy Dance

2. Introduction and Fandango Luigi Boccherini (1743 - 1805)

3. Cuban Landscape with Rain Leo Brouwer (b. 1939)

4. Comme un Tango (1993) Patrick Roux (b. 1962)