The 2021 Boyne Music Festival opened with a joyful programme of chamber music performed on July 31st through the windows of Townley Hall to guests seated outside on the grounds. This online event offers an opportunity to experience “Forest Scenes” in the comfort of your own home.

Programme

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6 ‘Pastoral’ - I. ‘Arriving in the Country’

GEORGE & IRA GERSHWIN Little Jazz Bird

CHRISTOPHER BERG / FRANK O'HARA To You

JERRY BOCK / SHELDON HARNICK It’s A Fish

JAKE HEGGIE / GINI SAVAGE Joy Alone

TOM LEHRER Poisoning Pigeons in the Park

FRANZ SCHUBERT Piano Quintet in A major, D 667, “The Trout"

Performers

Rita Manning, Violin
Aisling Manning, Violin
Paul Cassidy, Viola
John Murphy, Viola
Jacqueline Thomas, Cello
Julie-Anne Manning, Cello
William Cole, Double Bass
Naomi Louisa O'Connell, Mezzo-soprano
Deirdre Brenner, Piano