Classical Notes

Classical Notes: Why Bantry is a festival apart for music lovers

Planning a trip to Bantry takes some planning, but will repay the effort with an unforgettable feast of chamber music with folk and jazz thrown in for good measure

Russian cellist Anastasia Kobekina, who will perform at the West Cork Chamber Music Festival in Bantry, running this year from June 28 to July 7

“The chamber music festivals that are treasured by music lovers share several features: the day is full of music from morning to midnight; the programme repeatedly discovers unexpected repertoire with great but lesser-known musicians; all works are properly rehearsed; there is a strong programme of master classes and facilities for young musicians; and audiences keep coming back. These festivals are very often in remote but beautiful places’.’

The above is West Cork Music Festival basically ...