Margaret Butler, Countess of Ormond (c.1473-1542) was both revered and feared by the citizens of Kilkenny. History has painted a picture of a fearsome woman with a ferocious appetite who distributed curses for her own amusement, but other accounts pay tribute to her leadership and charitable deeds.
In this special concert, newly-minted consort ensemble The Earls of Ormond (featuring Festival stalwarts Laoise O’Brien and Malcolm Proud) explores Margaret’s life through the music of the period, including repertoire from the English Court and the Franco-Flemish School.
