Venue: O'Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance, University Rd, H91 T8WR Galway
Date: 28 March 2024 at 1:00pm
Price: FREE
We are delighted to present ConTempo Quartet as part of Arts in Action’s 2023/24 season on Thursday 28 March at 1pm in the O’Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance. The event celebrates the music and poetry of French Composers.
ConTempo Quartet will perform Gabriel Fauré's only String Quartet. This sublime and otherworldly work was written in 1924 shortly before the composer's death. He resisted writing for the instrumentation until later in life as he felt the form was too difficult. In a letter to his wife he said: "I've started a Quartet for strings, without piano. This is a genre which Beethoven in particular made famous, and causes all those who are not Beethoven to be terrified of it." However, the result of his attempt is one of ethereal beauty.
Also featured on the programme are movements from Debussy's only string quartet, a dreamy impressionist work. The piece, written in 1892, marked a movement away from traditional quartet structure into a new style. We will also hear from Debussy as poet, with readings from his Proses Lyriques in both the original French and English.
Entry to all concerts is free, all are welcome. Donations are welcome. No booking is required.
Arts in Action is a world-class programme of live arts events for the University of Galway community. Galway Music Residency is proudly supported by the Arts Council of Ireland, University of Galway (Education Partner) and Galway City and County Councils.
Tickets will be available starting March 21st. Set a reminder on eventbrite here: Galway Music Residency:ConTempo Quartet Tickets, Thu 28 Mar 2024 at 13:00 | Eventbrite