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Sunday 29 June 2025

iii. Masterclass with Barry Douglas

29 June 202510:00 am
The Maritime Hotel
Free admission
Artists Barry Douglas, Paddington Trio

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Advanced students have the opportunity to immerse themselves without distraction in the world of chamber music and, guided by some of the world’s finest artists, to explore its great riches.

The West Cork Chamber Music Festival is not just a week of extraordinary concerts in a fabulous setting.  It is also a summer meeting-point for top young ensembles.

The opportunity to take part in Masterclasses and the experience of preparing for concerts at the end of the week are of considerable value in themselves, but the benefits of attending the Festival go further: behind the scenes there is much private tuition going on, and the informal contact between students and artists is a tremendously valuable resource.

Masterclasses take place up to four times daily throughout the Festival and are free to attend.

Masterclass Tutors & Quartets

Masterclass Programme Ensembles
Alma, Franz & Hector Kraggerud

Alma, Franz & Hector Kraggerud

Masterclass Programme Ensembles

Alma Kraggerud [violin], Franz Kraggerud [cello], Hector Kraggerud [piano]

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Magnolia Quartet

Magnolia Quartet

Masterclass Programme Ensembles

Photo and biography coming soon...

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Meliora Quartet

Meliora Quartet

Masterclass Programme Ensembles

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Olympia Quartet

Olympia Quartet

Masterclass Programme Ensembles

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Passeri Ensemble

Passeri Ensemble

Masterclass Programme Ensembles

Clodagh Sweeney [recorder], Sean Hurley [violin], Lizzie Troup [cello], Shauna Davies [harpsichord]

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Sonic Quartet

Sonic Quartet

Masterclass Programme Ensembles

Maxim Novojilov, Julia Antolec [violins], Shane Quinn [viola], Doireann Ní Aodáin [cello] The Sonic Quartet was formed in August 2023. The...

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Masterclass Programme Tutors
Christopher Marwood

Christopher Marwood

Cello, Masterclass Programme Tutors

Christopher Marwood graduated from Cambridge University in 1983 and went on to study at London’s Royal Academy of Music and...

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Alex Redington

Alex Redington

Masterclass Programme Tutors

Alex Redington is an internationally acclaimed violinist and teacher. He was the first violinist and a founder member of the...

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