From Europe with Love: Lithuania

From Europe with Love: Lithuania

Tuesday, 1 March 2022, 1.10pm

After over three years and 25 concerts, From Europe with Love is coming to a close. Galway Music Residency’s ambitious monthly lunchtime series exploring string quartet repertoire from all 27 EU member countries will see its 26th and penultimate performance on Tuesday 1st March in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church.

The penultimate performance will celebrate the music of Lithuania. ConTempo Quartet will perform music by Onute Narbutaite, one of Lithuania’s best-known composers, and Eduardas Balsys who is not only renowned for his compositions but also for his performance as part of Lithuania’s national football team! The concert will be introduced by the honourable Marijus Gudynas, Ambassador to Lithuania in Ireland.

On the conclusion of From Europe with Love, Galway Music Residency Executive Director Maeve Bryan said: “It is bitter-sweet to bring this series to a close. It has been a joy and privilege to present the composers and string quartet repertoire of each European Union member country over the past three and a half years. It has been a particular honour to introduce the audiences of Galway to many lesser known gems, and voices not generally showcased in Ireland or much of Europe. To our knowledge, nothing like this has been done anywhere else in world and we are very proud of this achievement. We look forward to creating a legacy for this project in the coming years.”

The finale of From Europe with Love takes place on Tuesday 5th April at 1:10pm and celebrates the music of Finland.

Entry to these concerts are free, all welcome. Booking is required through www.eventbrite.ie. Patrons are asked to follow Covid-19 regulations inside the venue. Galway Music Residency is proudly supported by NUI Galway (Education Partner), the Arts Council, and Galway City and County Councils. For further information, visit www.galwaymusicresidency.ie.

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Published by Galway Music Residency on 21 February 2022

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