Meet the Artists 2023

Here you find listings of all the artists who appeared at our 2023 Festival. Click on the Archive link to look back at artists from previous years.
Niall Flemming

Niall Flemming

Bow Makers

Niall started playing the violin at the age of 5. He then became interested in making violins at the age…

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Trio Gaspard

Trio Gaspard

Chamber Ensembles & Orchestras

Jonian Kadesha [violin] Vashti Hunter [cello] Nicholas Rimmer [piano] “A truly refreshing performance! Richly coloured, honest, full of joy and…

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Evelyn Grant

Evelyn Grant

Presenters

Evelyn Grant presents Weekend Drive on RTÉ Lyric FM. A member of a well-known musical family from Dublin, she studied…

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Lilit Grigoryan

Lilit Grigoryan

Piano

The pianist Lilit Grigoryan, who is distinguished by „her abundant strength and a clear, assertive musical language“ (Maria João Pires),…

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Philippe Grisvard

Philippe Grisvard

Harpsichord

Philippe Grisvard was born in Nancy and studied piano and oboe before becoming interested in Early Music. After harpsichord lessons…

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Viviane Hagner

Viviane Hagner

Violin

Violinist Viviane Hagner has won exceptional praise for her intelligent musicality and passionate artistry. She performs with “poise and magnificent…

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Séamus Hickey

Séamus Hickey

Viola

Irish violist Séamus Hickey studies with Marjolein Dispa and Nobuko Imai at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam and chamber music with…

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Mairéad Hickey

Mairéad Hickey

Violin

Celebrated Irish violinist Mairéad Hickey is acclaimed for her captivating expression, soaring tone and fearless virtuosity.  Her natural ability to communicate sincerely, with beauty…

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Vashti Hunter

Vashti Hunter

Cello

Born in London into a musical family, cellist Vashti Hunter is currently based in Berlin and enjoys a versatile career…

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Meet the Artists 2023

Arts Council - funding music
Crespo Foundation
Fáilte Ireland
Wild Atlantic Way
Cork County Council
Pure Cork
RTE Lyric FM
Creative Places West Cork Islands
Irish Examiner
Maritime Hotel
IMRO - Irish Music Rights Organisation