Miniatures

Welcome to our Season 26/27 Opening Concert. Newry Chamber Music and the Fews Ensemble warmly invite you to Our NCM Hub at the Quays, Newry for a concert of exquisite Single Movement Strings Quartets interspersed with beautiful readings and poetry. We are delighted to welcome back Soprano Mary McCabe fresh from her appearance at NI Opera's critically acclaimed production of Bizet's Carmen and BBC NI Broadcaster and Newry native John Toal who will provide the narration for the evening.

Mia Cooper/Joanne Quigley McParland: Violin

Paul Cassidy: Viola

Jonathan Aasgaard: Cello

Mary McCabe: Soprano

John Toal: Narrator

Programme

Jesse Montgomery: Strum
Ernest Hemingway Extract from Death in the Afternoon
Joaquin Turina: La Oracion del Torero
Percy Bysshe Shelley The Sunset
Ottorino Respighi: Il Tramunto
Roisin Kelly Oranges
Caroline Shaw: Valencia

INTERVAL

Emily Dickinson: By The Sea
Osvaldo Golijov: How Slow the Wind
Rainer Maria Rilke The Sonnets to Orpheus (Book II, No. 29)
Anton Webern: Langsamer Satz
Anton Chekhov:Letter to A. S. Suvorin
Tchaikovsky: Andante from String Quartet No 1
Daniel Kemper: The Tango Argentine
Astor Piazzolla: Four for Tango

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In Memory

This is a very special concert in memory of Joe Quigley, the true founder of Newry Chamber Music, who sadly passed away on 26 July this year.
Joe was the beloved father of NCM Artistic Director Joanne Quigley McParland and NCM Co-Founder David Quigley. Along with his wife, Kay, Joe was the driving force behind the musical journey that has brought year-round chamber music of international calibre to our area.
Joe and Kay dedicated so much of their lives to supporting their children’s love of music. For ten years, when there was no motorway, Joe drove Joanne and David to Dublin every Monday for piano lessons, and every Sunday to Ardee for violin lessons. From their earliest days in music, he organised concerts for them locally and was there every step of the way.
He was their manager, box office manager, marketing manager, stage manager, videographer and PR man. He was also sometimes their repertoire director, quietly sneaking in some of his own favourite pieces, and their constant moral booster. Above all, he was their devoted and immensely proud father.
Joe’s involvement in music did not stop with supporting his own family. His enthusiasm, generosity and tireless work behind the scenes helped to create something truly special here in Newry. He was instrumental in establishing a culture of chamber music that has grown and flourished over the years, bringing musicians of international calibre to audiences in our community.
So much of what we enjoy today has its roots in Joe’s dedication, his belief in his children, and his love of music.
This concert celebrates Joe through some of the music that meant so much to him throughout his life. It is a celebration of his life, his love of music, his family, and the remarkable legacy he leaves behind.

Musicians
Joanne Quigley McParland
David Quigley
Matt McGinn
Mary McCabe
Aaron O Hare

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Cheng²Duo

Bryan Cheng cello
Silvie Cheng piano
NCM are delighted to collaborate again with Music Network as they present the phenomenal Cheng² Duo.
Acclaimed for their electrifying chemistry and flawless performances, cellist Bryan Cheng and pianist Silvie Cheng share more than musical brilliance. As siblings, their deep bond and intuitive connection infuse every note with warmth, vitality and authenticity.
Performing an exquisite programme entitled A Hero’s Welcome, expect to hear the finest interpretations of sonatas by Brahms and Poulenc, an enchanting fairytale by Janáček and a gorgeous Music Network commission.
Prize-winners and rising stars on the international stage, Bryan and Silvie have been making music together their entire lives. Since forming Cheng² Duo in 2011 they have graced some of the world’s most prestigious venues, from Carnegie Hall and Flagey Brussels to Munich’s Künstlerhaus, their artistry leaving a lasting impression on audiences across the globe. Renowned for their imaginative programming and cross-disciplinary collaborations, Cheng² Duo continually push musical boundaries while celebrating the timeless beauty of the classical canon.

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