Sean Shibe

Described by BBC Music Magazine as "One of the best chamber music festivals in Europe", the West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival brings exciting artists from Ireland and abroad to West Wicklow, for the enjoyment of all. Russborough, one of Ireland's most historic and iconic Palladian houses, and St Mary's Church Blessington, are fitting venues, with their intimate surroundings, fascinating history and long association with music.In 2024 the flagship summer festival takes place from 15-19 May, and  the festival 'Winter Weekend' mini festival runs from 15-17 November.West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival is a registered Irish charity  No. 20155179.

West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival

St Mary's Church, Blessington

May Festival 2025

The West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival returns for its flagship festival from 8 -18th May 2025 with its most ambitious and exciting programme to date!

<p>Multi-GRAMMY nominee, former BBC New Generation artist and recipient of the coveted Leonard Bernstein Award, Sean Shibe continues to prove himself as a truly original mind at the frontier of contemporary classical music. The diversity of his abilities will be reflected in his programme on Sunday 11th May featuring both acoustic and electric guitar sets. The intimacy of solo J.S Bach’s Cello Suite No. 6 alongside Irish composer David Fennessy’s Rosewood in the first half, provides a perfect complement to a second half of electric guitar featuring works by Steve Reich, Sasha Scott and Meredith Monk’s Nightfall.  </p>

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