Crash cellist for Brigit’s Garden

Few cellists can claim the sort of praise lavished on Kate Ellis by the iconic Steve Reich. As musician-in-residence at Cork Opera House, she co-curated a festival to mark his 75th year. Reich, in attendance, declared that “your unbelievable young ce

Ellis, a leading innovator in Ireland’s new music arena, is artistic director of Crash Ensemble and is dedicated to performing music in venues other than concert halls. One of the venues chosen is Brigit’s Garden in Rosscahill, Co Galway, next Sunday (5pm) where Cellissimo: The Cello in Conversation will be presented in the Music For Galway series.

Tickets €6-€18; call 091-705962.