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Norwegian quartet closes Music for Galway anniversary season
Date Published: 01-Apr-2011
THE 30th Anniversary Season of Music for Galway will come to a close with a concert featuring the Norwegian Engegård String Quartet on Tuesday next, April 5 at the Aula Maxima, NUIG at 8pm.
The Engegård Quartet was formed in 2006 and soon became one of the most sought after chamber music ensembles in Norway.
By 2008 the quartet had an internationally acclaimed debut CD under its belt and now performs throughout Europe, with a concert schedule that includes regular tours of Scandinavia.
The quartet members are no strangers to Ireland as they have been performing at the Kerry International Chamber Music festival for many years.
The Galway concert marks the start of a national tour that will take them to Cloghjordan, Waterville, Killorglin, Bantry and to the Hugh Lane gallery in Dublin.
The programme for Galway includes Haydn’s String quartet Op. 76 no.3, one of a set of quartets that were commissioned by Count Erdödi and originally intended to be played exclusively for him and his guests.
Bartok’s short String quartet No. 3 will also be performed. That was written in 1926 and influenced by Hungarian folk music.
A great treat is in store for the second half of the programme, Grieg’s String quartet Op. 27. Franz Liszt declared about that piece: It is long time since I have encountered a new composition, especially a string quartet, which has intrigued me as greatly as this distinctive and admirable work by Grieg”.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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