Classical Notes: Thriving on the edge

Founded in 1996, the festival has thrived

More than 100 world-class musicians are to perform at the Cork Music Festival, including Quatuor Zaide from France

The West Cork Music Festival is a landmark cultural event of the summer season, noted for the array of brilliant chamber musicians it attracts annually to Bantry Bay, the very edge of Ireland.

It is an event treasured by music lovers from home and abroad, and admired by great music festivals across Europe – many of which also operate in remote but beautiful places.

The main festival focus is to fill each of ...