Limited amount of tickets still available for the Marble City Music Festival

There are still a limited amount of tickets available for available for the Marble City Music Festival which runs from November 28 to December 6 in St Mary's Cathedral in Kilkenny.

Patrick Rafter heads up the incredible festival for their Christmas concerts which feature glorious music played by some of Ireland’s greatest musicians along with some tasty festive treats.

Musicians include Patrick Rafter, Claudia Boyle, Fiachra Garvey, the Rafter Family and Michel Lethiec. On the programme is an evening of solo Bach, ‘A Family Christmas Concert’, Chamber Orchestra and soloists, and a violin and piano recital.

Tickets can be bought at www.marblecitymusicfestival.com. Tickets can also be purchased at Frank Wall Man’s Shop, High Street Kilkenny. All concerts at St. Mary’s Cathedral are wheelchair accessible and there is also easy parking.

On Thursday (November 28), Rafter joins forces with Ailbhe McDonagh - the first ever Irish cellist in history to record Bach’s 6 Suites for solo cello. Included in the programme will be the 1st and 3rd cello suites.

On Friday (November 29), one of the world's leading clarinettists comes to Kilkenny - Michel Lethiec. Patrick Rafter teams up with Lethiec and French Chamber Orchestra, Rosa Musica, for a spell-binding evening of exciting chamber music. On Saturday (November 30) is a special day, as Patrick Rafter and celebrated Irish pianist, Fiachra Garvey, release their debut album under acclaimed British Record Label, Rubicon Classics. They will perform the entire album at St Mary’s Cathedral the same evening it releases. The programme is an incredible mix of virtuoso and profound works including the epic Ravel Sonata No. 2.

On Sunday (December 1) at 4pm a very special concert entitled ‘A Family Christmas’ and features an
incredible lineup of musicians: Claudia Boyle soprano, Paddy and Maura Rafter, JJ McNamara, The Kilkenny Choir and Patrick Rafter violinist. Rafter and Garvey will also travel to Curtis Auditorium in Cork City for another launch of their album on December 6.

All concerts include complimentary mulled wine and mince pies, and most importantly, a warm welcome. Follow Marble City Music Festival on Facebook and Instagram for videos, updates and more! www.marblecitymusicfestival.com