Led by Irish Chamber Orchestra leader Katherine Hunka, they present a varied programme spanning five centuries and reflecting the wide-ranging musical talents and specialities of the quartet’s members. They are joined by Cork violist Ed Creedon for Mendelssohn’s brilliant B flat string quintet. Shirley Keane presents a showcase of unabridged musical masterworks, featuring live recordings of Irish and international performers, plus selections from the latest CD releases.
Boccherini: Quartet in D major G.177 Op.15 No.1
John Kinsella: A Reeling Rhapsody for two violins
Amy Beach: Quartet Op.89
Dowland: Lachrimae Antiquae and Earl of Essex, his Galliard
Mendelssohn: String Quintet in B flat Op.87
Solas Quartet
Katherine Hunka, violin
Marja Gaynor, violin
Cian Ó Dúill, viola
Aoife Nic Athlaoich, cello
with Ed Creedon, viola
RTÉ lyric fm, Monday 7th August, 1pm-4pm
