Name: The Robert Harris Memorial Concert
Start: 2024-07-29T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2024-07-29T20:30:00+01:00
Location: West Cork Arts Centre

The Robert Harris Memorial Concert

Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre is a hub of arts activity right in the heart of Skibbereen. Its two main galleries house contemporary art exhibitions that intrigue and inspire, presenting artwork by local, national and international artists and a programme of guided tours, gallery talks and free gallery resources such as the Discovery Box for families and Children's Activity Sheets.The three Artists' Studios provide space for Irish and international artists to work on site and to meet the public and the Dance Residency brings top-class contemporary dancers, choreographers, performers and musicians to Uillinn to develop new work and present it to the public throughout the year.The vibrant and diverse education programme enriches the visitor experience through workshops, masterclasses, dance and discussion platforms and encourages equality of access for people of all ages and cultures through its long-term programmes and projects.Many of the programmes and events are free of charge.Perfect for rainy day activities, or to relax and enjoy a delicious coffee and cake in the sunny, sheltered courtyard courtesy of The Coffee Shop at Uillinn, West Cork Arts Centre has something for everyone.With an average of 20 programmes and events every week, keep up to date on all that Uillinn has to offer by following on facebook and twitter and check outwww.westcorkartscentre.comRegistration Charity Number (RCN) 20026035

Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre

Featuring
CHILDREN OF LIR by Justin Grounds
Premiere performance and film screening.

West Cork Arts Centre

The Robert Harris Memorial Concert Part of Skibbereen Arts Festival Programme of Events at Uillinn Monday 29 July at 7:30 pmTickets €15Featuring CHILDREN OF LIR by Justin Grounds Premiere performance and film screening. With Eva Coyle and Katy Salvidge on vocals; Tess Leak on cello; and special guest, contemporary dancer Rosie Leak. Robert Harris was a vibrant member of West Cork’s cultural scene and a member of the board of Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre.In 2019 he commissioned composer Justin Grounds to create a new musical work based on the mythological story of the ‘Children of Lir’ as a birthday gift for his wife Finola. Justin created a work for voices, piano, cello and concertina in three parts, bringing the myth into the current day with its theme of the power of creativity in the midst of suffering, exclusion and displacement. The work could not be performed at the time due to Covid19 restrictions, but in the meantime Justin set to making a studio recording and a film to accompany the piece, featuring contemporary dancer Rosie Leak. Sadly, Robert never got to see the final film as he passed away tragically following a car accident in March this year. This concert is a tribute to Robert’s life and his immense contribution to the arts and cultural life of West Cork. Singer Eva Coyle will also play Finola’s Jig on accordion in the final section - composed originally for Robert to play, as he played concertina and accordion and had a great love of folk music. The concert will also feature another work by Justin Grounds; I Shall Make For My Own Castle for phono-fiddle, strings and bassoon, which was commissioned by artist and cellist Tess Leak for her solo exhibition at Uillinn in 2015, and features her mother Jan Leak on bassoon.

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