Spanish Sunset Amanda Cook guitar
Thursday 17 September at 8pm
The Chapel – Markree Castle
Admission: 16 Euro
Student tickets 10 Euro (door only)
Tickets from Hawk’s Well Theatre. Telephone: (071) 9161518
or book on line www.hawkswell.com
Programme
D. Scarlatti Sonata K309; Sonata K175
F. Tarrega Recuerdos de la Alhambra
I. Albeniz Asturias
A. Bardi Gallo Ciego
Baden Powell & V. de Moraes Samba em Preludio
Trad. arr J.Scaleedo Arriba los Pañuelos
INTERVAL
W. Lovelady Donegal;
This Morning In Omagh The Sun Rose Again
F. M. Torroba from Castillos de Espana:
Alcazar de Segovia; Alba de Tormes; Zafra; Torija; Olite
J. Van Heusen, arr. W. Lovelady Like Someone In Love;
Here’s That Rainy Day
Shearing, arr. W. Lovelady Lullaby Of Birdland
Amanda is one of the leading guitarists of her generation. She has appeared in the USA, South America and throughout Europe. In the UK she has performed at the South Bank, Wigmore Hall and The Sage Gateshead. She regularly broadcasts on Radio, having performed live and been interviewed on BBC Radio 3 and Woman’s Hour.
Several composers have dedicated works to Amanda including Robert Boyle, Paul Gregory and William Lovelady and she has released three solo CDs.
Amanda is a member of the guitar trio “Appassionata” which has had works specially written by Paolo Bellinati, Gary Ryan and Bruce Macombie. The Trio has released two CDs and given performances at the Purcell Room, St George’s and in Europe and the USA.
Amanda has sat on the jury for several International Competitions and regularly gives masterclasses and adjudicates music festivals. She is a patron of the Federation of Guitar Societies.
PRE CONCERT DINNER OFFER
A three course gourmet dinner in the glorious dining room of Markree Castle can be booked directly by phoning Markree Castle at:
071 9167800 or e mail: info@markreecastle.ie
Dinner 6 – 6.30 pm. Special Con Brio Price: 30 euro.
PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Part sponsored by Declan and Carol Gallagher
