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Fota House & Gardens News & Events

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Tree Trail with Dale Treadwell

Venue: Fota Gardens

Date: Saturday 28th June 2008

Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm or 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Ages: 7 - 12 years

Price: 10.00 euro per child

Children take a walk in Fota Arboretum & Gardens with ecologist Dale Treadwell and learn about the exotic species of trees at Fota by identifying leaves and taking bark rubbings. Parental participation recommended.

Concerts at Fota House - July 2008

Friday 4th July at 8.00pm

"Cadenza"

Tickets: €20.00 per person

Under the direction of Alan Carney, "Cadenzq" will perform a varied programme of classical, Broadway and popular songs. This concert will delight all tastes.


Wednesday, 9th July at 8.00pm



"Beyond the Pale"

Tickets: €20.00

An evening of Baroque Music with Recorders, Harpsicord, Baroque Violin and Cello.


Wednesday, 30th July at 8.00pm

The Cork-based chamber music ensemble “Beyond the Pale” will perform in Fota House on Wednesday July 9th at 8pm.

Founded in 2006 by four musicians with a shared interest in the music of the baroque era, “Beyond the Pale” have played concerts in Ireland and abroad, including at the East Cork Early Music Festival and the West Wycombe Arts Festival in 2007.

This will be the second appearance of “Beyond the Pale” in Fota House, following a successful concert in June 2007….A delightfully inventive, highly attractive programme of music that was perfectly in tune with the surroundings was the consensus view of all who heard the very talented group, Beyond the Pale, at Fota House (Irish Examiner June 9th 2007).

This year’s concert will feature music of the 17th century from Italy, Ireland and England, with composers including Castello, Frescobaldi, Corelli, Purcell and others. “Beyond the Pale” are Marja Tuhkanen (Baroque Violin), Conor O’Connell (Recorders), Ilse de Ziah (Baroque Cello) and James Taylor (Harpsichord).

Venue: Fota House, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork.
Date: Wednesday 9th July 2008
Time: 8.00 p.m.
Ticket Price: €20.00
Reservations: 021 4815543 – Pre-Booking Essential




"The Peachtree Road Methodist Choir"

Tickets: €20.00

The music programme of the Peachtree Road choir includes a full scale concert series and at least two major choral works.

To book or for further information, please contact Fota House,
Tel: 021 4815543

Sunday, June 08, 2008

"Cadenza" Summer Concert

A Summer time Concert by

"CADENZA"

Venue: Fota House

Date: Friday 4th July 2008

Time: 8.00p.m.

Ticket Price: €20.00 per person

Reservations: Tel 021 4815543

A complimentary glass of wine will be served at the interval.

Press Release

“Cadenza” to perform Summer Concert at Fota House

Following sell-out performances in the Sirius Arts Centre, “Cadenza” is delighted to present a Summer Concert at the beautiful location of Fota House. Offering a varied programme of classical, Broadway and popular songs, this concert will delight all palettes.
Formed in 2007, Cadenza features the vocal talents of Ryan Morgan, Brenda Murphy, Jim Quinlan and Eileen Plummer. All these singers are experienced solo performers, who effortlessly fuse into an inspirational sound. Cadenza blends solo recitals with group performances and combines classical arias with more contemporary songs. Under the direction of Alan Carney, an evening with Cadenza will leave you uplifted and exhilarated.
As usual, at Fota House, a complimentary glass of wine will be served at the Interval.

Contact Us: Fota Island, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, Ireland.
Tel: +353 (0)21 4815543 Fax: +353 (0)21 4815541
Email: info@fotahouse.com