Valentyn Silvestrov Sacred Songs

By Mairead-Duffy on Monday 7 September 2009
09/24/2009 - 20:00
09/24/2009 - 22:00

Elizabeth Cooney and Elisaveta Blumina

Louth Voices conducted by Tõnu Kaljuste


St.Peter’s Church of Ireland Drogheda 24 September 2009 at 8pm.



“If you were to ask me to name a contemporary composer, the first name that I would voice is the name Silvestrov. Valentyn – is unconditionally the most interesting contemporary composer, even if the majority are given to understand this much later…”.Arvo Pärt.

Arvo Pärt’s favourite composer Valentyn Silvestrov brings new work to Louth Ireland.The haunting music of Ukrainian composer Valentyn Silvestrov will be performed at St Peter’s Church of Ireland, Drogheda on the 24 September 2009. The performance will feature two world premieres : 5 new pieces for violin and piano performed by Elizabeth Cooney and Elisaveta Blumina and 5 Sacred Songs performed by new Irish choir Louth Voices conducted by Tõnu Kaljuste.



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