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This weekend Newry based Fews Ensemble are performing what is believed to be the Irish premiere of one of the rarest compositions Northern Ireland composer Hamilton Harty composed almost 100 years ago. Additionally they will perform the world premiere from the renowned composer Ian Wilson, entitled Passerine Night for Soprano and Chamber Ensemble.
Performing two events on Saturday 13 May at 7:30pm in the The Harty Room, QUB, Belfast and on Sunday 14 May at 2:30pm in Warrenpoint Town Hall.
The concert will feature some of the most iconic works of the Northern Irish classical music scene, including Hamilton Harty's Piano Quintet and Joan Trimble's Phantasy Trio.
The ensemble is made up of some of the most talented and versatile musicians in Ireland and the UK led by international violinist Joanne Quigley McParland. Pianist David Quigley will perform both Wilson and Harty pieces.
Quigley McParland says “To our knowledge there have been no performances in Ireland of this work by Hamilton Harty north or south and ours would appear to be the Irish premiere in The Harty Room at Queens.”
“This is a significant moment in the cultural expression of Northern Ireland’s finest musical tradition and we are delighted that soprano Maire Flavin is performing with us again.
“I cannot over emphasise how important Ian Wilson’s piano and soprano piece is in terms of its celebration of our musical identity.”
Tickets can be purchased at www.newrychambermusic.org
