Since its foundation in 1993, Music for Wexford has presented an annual series of recitals by both Irish and international musicians. We also have a particular interest in promoting young musicians and singers at the start of their careers.
The purpose of Music for Wexford is to stage a series of concerts that presents interesting programmes performed by wonderful musicians. Our programme would not be possible without the support of the Arts Council, Wexford County Council, Foras Eireann, and the generosity of our friends. To learn more about supporting Music for Wexford by becoming a friend click here.
Since its foundation in 1993 Music for Wexford has presented Wexford audiences with an impressive programme of chamber music concerts featuring both Irish and international musicians. As well as acquiring a beautiful grand piano in its early years, the organisation has constantly worked towards providing high calibre concerts which are priced to make them available to everyone.
Each year Music for Wexford has sought to stage a series of concerts that represents an attractive, interesting, and sometimes unfamiliar repertoire performed by wonderful musicians.
Music for Wexford also have a particular interest in promoting young musicians and singers at the start of their careers and have developed a close relationship with the RIAM to create performance opportunities for talented young musicians. In 2022, Music for Wexford began a “Wexford Strings” programme which allowed young musicians from Wexford and around Ireland to work and perform in concert with the highly acclaimed Musici Ireland. This will be expanded over the coming years, to include wind and brass players and a focus on Wexford young musicians.
The annual programme is managed by a highly motivated team who work all year round to ensure the best performers come to Wexford and deliver the very best in live classical music performance.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.eventbrite.ie or on the door at performances.
Our programme would not be possible without the support of the Arts Council, Wexford County Council, Foras Eireann, and the generosity of our friends. To learn more about supporting Music for Wexford by becoming a friend Click Here.
Exciting new opportunity for Young Musicians in
Co. Wexford!
We are delighted to announce Beth McNinch as our new Artistic Director from 2022.
Beth McNinch is one of Ireland’s leading musicians, enjoying a busy and varied freelance career as a violist, educator, artistic director and producer. Beth has been honoured in the Royal Academy of Music 2024 list: "Every year the Academy confers Associate Honours on former students of the Academy to recognise and celebrate their significant contributions to the musical landscape"
Beth began her freelance career in London after completing her viola studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Royal Academy of Music, where she performed regularly with the London Symphony Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. As a principal violist, Beth has appeared with Irish National Opera, English National Ballet, London Sinfonietta, National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, Ulster Symphony Orchestra and RTE Concert Orchestra. She has been principal violist of the Wexford Festival Opera Orchestra since 2008.
A prolific chamber musician, Beth has performed at the Wigmore Hall, Purcell Room and Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, alongside musicians including Clio Gould and Colin Carr. She is founder and Artistic Director of celebrated chamber ensemble Musici Ireland and was the creative director for “A Mother’s Voice” a fully immersive audience experience dedicated to the many women affected by the Mother and Baby homes in Ireland in the 1900s. Most significantly, the performance featured the recorded testimony of three survivors, bringing the piece to life.
Beth brings a passion for music and youth participation to Music for Wexford. She has lived near Blackwater since 2009 with her husband, two boys and Sully the dog!
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