Franz Liszt (1811-1886) - Le Lugubre Gondola
Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) - Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 65
Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) - Cello Sonata Op. 36
This year's line-up includes names such as Robert Finley, The Zipheads, Jeffrey Martin, John Blek & The Rats, Dan Stuart, White Horse Guitar Club and many more. Audiences wind their way through the medieval streets sampling the huge range of music in the 30 plus venues, hosting over 40 Irish and international acts, with over 90 ticketed and free shows from early afternoon until late into the night.
There’s a mixture of old and new acts on the free pub gig trail and all styles are catered for, from swing to bluegrass, rockabilly to cajun, folk, blues and beyond.
The State Choir Latvia is one of the world’s most important professional choirs. They have a distinctive sound – the glorious sound of the Latvian choral tradition, characterised by warmth, balance and precision. Along with their Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, Māris Sirmais, they will present a rich programme of Latvian/Baltic music alongside that of Irish composers. This includes Arvo Pärt’s The Deer’s Cry, a setting of the well-known ‘St Patrick’s Breastplate’ commissioned by Louth Contemporary Music Society in 2007.
The White Horse Guitar Club, with 11 men, 11 voices, and 11 guitars, masterfully intertwines roots Americana with an Irish soul. After two sold-out Irish tours in 2023, and accumulating over one million views on YouTube, plus an exclusive invitation from President Michael D. Higgins to perform at Áras an Uachtaráin, the band continues to captivate with their live shows.
Filled with stirring and powerful emotions, the band unveils a treasure trove of songs - reimagined and delivered with pristine authenticity - ensuring each performance is a timeless journey through the heart of their musical narrative.
Step into Watergate Theatre, Parliament Street, Kilkenny on Sat 4 May 2024 and join The White Horse Guitar Club who will play fresh tracks from their upcoming album, along with beloved classics that have solidified their ever-growing fanbase at home and around the globe.
Ready to kick off your weekend in style? Join us at Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny for our Barrel Yard Sessions!
This Saturday, The Savage Jim Breen will provide the soundtrack from 5-7pm, and on Sunday, Crossroads will be rocking the stage from 2-4pm.
Treat your taste buds to mouthwatering Mexican street food from Chingon Bad Ass Burritos all weekend long. Think tacos, loaded nachos, and yes, we've got vegan options too.
Live music, good food, and perhaps a pint of Smithwick's - what more could you ask for? See you there!
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The boss returns to Kilkenny this May and we’re celebrating by hosting a 2 day event here on John Street.
Get into the spirit on Bruce-mas eve with live music from Springsteen tribute band ‘Glory Days’ out in the Beer garden or join us before you head up the hill on Sunday with live music from Resident musician (and big Bruce fan) Big Phil. Inflatable instruments will be on hand. Bandanas Mandatory.
This is a free event & bookings are highly recommended.
The Bridge is Cuba’s most internationally acclaimed guitar duo. With their musical empathy, Eduardo Martín and Ahmed Dickinson transform their concerts into a vehicle that connects, incorporates and juxtaposes their different generations; and the spiritual journey that drives their thrilling yet soothing performances.
Like many other Cubans or Caribbean, they enjoy a natural sense of rhythm. The guitar is their favoured instrument, which idiomatically conveys all the melodic and rhythmic intricacies of South- America's cultural diversity.The Bridge is a compilation of the most alluring works for two guitars by Grammy nominee composer Eduardo Martín.
Here, classical styles and rock merge with son montunos; old Yoruba chants, feel-good rumbas, funk- boleros, new age tunes and cinematic pieces sit alongside Cuban tumbaos with slap bass.
Since meeting in the Netherlands during their student days the three members of the Geminiani Ensemble have each had successful international careers performing with some of the world’s leading Early Music ensembles and in recital.
The Boss is back! Bruce Springsteen returns to Kilkenny with The E Street Band on Sunday 12th May 2024. UPMC Nowlan Park plays host to The Boss on his 2024 tour of Europe.
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