Welcome to the
Marble City Music Festival 2026
Experience exceptional concerts in the heart of Kilkenny City. This May, Kilkenny comes alive with two magnificent concerts featuring world-class orchestras and soloists. The RTE Concert Orchestra will perform at the magnificent setting of St. Canice's Cathedral, and the Luminosa Orchestra will join us for a brilliant performance at St. Canice's RC Church.
Join Marble City Music Festival and a stellar ensemble of world-class artists as they guide you through evenings filled with wonder, warmth, and unforgettable music. This festival showcases Ireland’s finest musicians in performances that will delight audiences of all ages. Tickets from just 17.50 Euro with no booking fees.
✨ Rafter & Luminosa
'The Four Seasons & Virtuoso Fire'
Friday 8th May 7.30 pm
St. Canice's RC Church
A major artistic collaboration takes centre stage this May as Patrick Rafter joins forces with Luminosa Orchestra for a night of brilliance, passion and electrifying virtuosity.
At the heart of the evening lies Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons — one of the most iconic works ever written for violin. Bursting with colour, drama and breathtaking energy, these concertos remain as thrilling today as they were 300 years ago.
The fireworks continue with Camille Saint-Saëns’ Introduction et Rondo Capriccioso — a dazzling showpiece of flair, virtuosity and irresistible rhythmic fire.
Closing the concert is Edward Elgar’s Serenade for Strings, one of the most cherished works in the English repertoire — warm, noble and deeply lyrical.
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✨ RTE Concert Orchestra &
Patrick Rafter
'The Great Romantics'
Friday 15th May 7.30 pm
St. Canice's Cathedral
An evening of sweeping passion, radiant lyricism and orchestral brilliance as Patrick Rafter takes to the podium to conduct and then direct from the violin. We are thrilled to the distinguished RTÉ Concert Orchestra coming to Kilkenny City for a celebration of the great Romantic tradition.
At the heart of the programme lies music from Manon Lescaut by Giacomo Puccini — music of sumptuous orchestration, soaring melodic lines and deeply human drama.
The luminous serenity of The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughan Williams offers a moment of transcendence — one of the most beloved works in the violin repertoire, floating with radiant calm above shimmering orchestral textures. Romantic elegance continues in Salut d'Amour and Sospiri by Edward Elgar, alongside the richly expressive Romance for Violin and Orchestra by Amy Beach.
The evening concludes in sparkling brilliance with the overture to The Barber of Seville by Rossini — one of the greatest ways to lift your spirits!
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☺️🎶New Year’s Eve packed to the Rafter’s ☺️🎶
📆Dates for 2026
15th May 7.30 Patrick Rafter and @rteconcertorchestra in St Canice’s Cathedral
8th May 7.30 Vivaldi 4 Seasons and String Serenades with Patrick Rafter an @luminosamusic2019
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🎶❤️ TOMORROW 🎶❤️
Last chance for tickets packed concert celebrating New Years Eve alongside Patrick Rafter, Claire O Donnell, Laura Aherne, and a host of Ireland leading string players including Jayden Lamcellari 🎶☺️
Thank you to @kilkennylive for the lovely article. @kilkennyyulefest @kilkennyie @kilkennygigguide @visitkilkenny @patrickrafter_ @claireodonnellharpist @lauraahernemusic @lamcellari.jayden @mynfitzpatrick @kilkennyrivercourt @mountjulietestate @pembrokekilkenny
🎄🎶Give the gift of Luxury this Christmas✨🎄
Tickets to see this magnificent New Year’s Eve concert featuring a host of Ireland’s leading musicians 🎄
✨Featuring:
Violinist Patrick Rafter
Soprano Laura Ahern
Harpist Claire O Donnell
Cellist Jayden Lamcellari
Violinist Myn Fitzpatrick
Violinist Istvan Barnacz
Violinist Cillain O Breachain
Violinist Rachel Du
Violist Katherine Veeckman
Violist Iona Adams
Cellist Jayden Lamcellari
Cellist Filip Szkopek
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❤️☺️ 3.30 PM tomorrow for our wonderful Family Christmas at St Canice’s Church 🎶☺️
alongside @patrickrafter_ , @meganwalshcelticwoman @paddyrafter @dida.condria.pianist @mauradugganrafter for a magical afternoon of world class music 🎶😊 @kilkennyie @kilkennyyulefest @kilkennygigguide @visitkilkenny #kilkenny #yulefest #marblecitymusicfwstival #piano #violin
☺️Thank you to Kilkenny Observer🎶
3 days to go 🎶🎄
Sundays concert with @patrickrafter_ @meganwalshcelticwoman @paddyrafter Maura Duggan Rafter @dida.condria.pianist ☺️🎶
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The man behind Marble City Music Festival ☺️🎶 Patrick performs this Sunday 21st 3.30 pm in St Canice’s RC Church alongside his family, @dida.condria.pianist and @meganwalshcelticwoman in a beautiful family concert ☺️😍
Tickets in bio @kilkennyie @kilkennyyulefest @kilkennygigguide #patrickrafter #yulefest #kilkenny #concert #violinist #marblecitymusicfestival
🎄This coming Sunday 21st at 3.30 pm 🎶
Introducing the renowned Rafter Family! Paddy and Maura Rafter are a Kilkenny family steeped in music. Paddy, a renowned tenor and Maura, an acclaimed pianist and teacher. They have children - violinist Patrick Rafter and three others who are all well known musicians. They are performing this Sunday 21st alongside their son, Patrick and will perform a beautiful programme that included The Prayer, O Holy Night, Nessum Dorma and Christmas movies. #marblecitymusicfestival #patrickrafter #kilkenny #yulefest #concerts #opera #christmas #afamilychristmas @kilkennyyulefest
🎄This Sunday at 3.30 pm, soprano Megan Walsh (@meganwalshcelticwoman ) joins Patrick Rafter violinist, Dida Condria pianist, Paddy Rafter tenor and Maura Duggan Rafter piano for the annual Family Christmas is Kilkenny 😊🎶
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Introducing Claire O Donnell (@claireodonnellharpist ) 🎶😊
Claire will on 31st December at our New Year’s Eve concert 🎄
Claire O’Donnell is a highly sought after soloist and recording artist, performing regularly as principle harpist with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, RTÉ Concert Orchestra, and the BBC Ulster Orchestra. She has recorded with The National Symphony Orchestra and as a soloist for the Irish Traditional Music archives.
Claire has performed in some of Ireland’s biggest and most exclusive venues including Aras an Uachtarain, The 3 Arena Belfast and Dublin, The National Concert Hall, The Mansion House, Cork and Wexford Opera House, Shelbourne Hotel, Adare Manor Limerick, The Powerscourt Hotel, Castle Leslie Monaghan and Ballyfin Castle Co.Laois. #marblecitymusicfestival #yulefest #kilkenny #concert #waterford #newyearsevegala #newyearseveconcert
A spectacular concert for New Year’s Eve in Kilkenny City 🎶❤️
Featuring @patrickrafter_ violinist alongside soprano @lauraahernemusic and @claireodonnellharpist and string orchestra.
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31st December at 8pm 🎄
Introducing Laura Aherne ☺️🎶
Laura is a radiant young soprano rapidly emerging as one of Ireland’s most exciting operatic voices. A graduate of the Royal College of Music, London, where she studied with Janis Kelly and Bryan Evans as a Joseph Clover Scholar, she has already appeared with major companies including Irish National Opera and the Wexford Festival Opera.
Recent performances include L’elisir d’amore and The Flying Dutchman with INO, as well as a notable appearance with Irish Heritage UK, singing Messiah excerpts in Handel’s own parish church.
In 2024, Laura made a critically acclaimed house debut at the National Opera House as Nedda in Pagliacci, performed Adina and Giannetta in Donizetti’s Elixir of Love, and was honoured with the Danone Young Outstanding Female Artist Award, praised as “a voice to watch over the coming years.”
Further highlights include the Canto al Serchio Award at the Birr Festival of Music, a featured recital at the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival, and roles in the world premieres of Jasmine Morris’ Church on the Blood and Connie Harris’ The Drifterman.
Laura made her professional debut with Opera Collective Ireland and has since performed widely across baroque, classical, and contemporary repertoire, including productions with the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin and Tony Award–winning director Patrick Mason.
Upcoming engagements include returning to the Wexford Factory to sing Corinna and Delia in Rossini’s Il viaggio a Reims and Tytania in A Little Midsummer Night’s Dream. She also returns to Irish National Opera, covering the Vixen in The Cunning Little Vixen and First Wood Nymph in Rusalka.
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Introducing pianist Dida Condria 🎶☺️
Sunday 21st December at 3.30 pm in St Canices Church Kilkenny - she will be performing this amongst other works. Read more below.
Romanian–Irish pianist Dida Condria, 22, has appeared in leading venues including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, Perth Concert Hall, the Brașov Filarmonic, and Ireland’s National Concert Hall. She is completing her MPerf at the Royal College of Music under Prof. Vanessa Latarche, supported by the RCM C.H. Scholarship, Irish Heritage, Drake Calleja Trust, and the Countess of Munster Trust. A first-class graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and former ABRSM Scholar, she previously studied at the Royal Irish Academy of Music from the age of six.
A BBC Young Musician Keyboard Finalist and winner of the BBC Walter Todds Bursary, Dida is a laureate of major international competitions, recently receiving the 2025 McCullough Bursary, Irish Heritage Music Bursary, and Charles Brennan Prize. She has performed across Europe and the US, collaborated with orchestras in the UK and Ireland, and earned praise for her compelling interpretations of 20th-century and contemporary repertoire. A committed chamber musician, she is increasingly active in outreach, education, and community-focused music projects.
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🎄✨ A Family Christmas – Sunday 21st December, 3.30pm ✨🎄
Step into a world of sparkle, warmth, and festive wonder at A Family Christmas! ❤️🎁
Join us on Sunday 21st December at 3.30pm for a heart-warming celebration filled with music, magic, and moments to cherish.
Prepare to be swept away by an extraordinary ensemble of internationally acclaimed musicians, led by the world-renowned violinist Patrick Rafter, whose breathtaking artistry lights up the stage like Christmas itself ✨🎻
He’ll be joined by the enchanting Megan Walsh — beloved former vocalist of Celtic Woman — whose glowing voice fills the air with pure Christmas joy 🌟🎶
Adding even more warmth are the exceptional Paddy and Maura Rafter, a much-loved Kilkenny musical family 💛🎻, coming together with the brilliant pianist Dida Condria, who creates a magical, shimmering soundscape perfect for the season ❄️🎹
This festive gathering is created with families in mind, inviting audiences of all ages to share in an afternoon of storytelling, timeless melodies, and world-class music wrapped in Christmas wonder 🎁👨👩👧👦
Come and experience an unforgettable celebration that will leave every heart glowing a little brighter ✨❤️🎄
We can’t wait to share the magic with you! 🎅🏻🎶
🎟️ Tomorrow 🎟️
The extraordinary pianist Barry Douglas joins forces with the incredible Patrick Rafter for an epic concert in St.Marys Cathedral in Kilkenny City 🤩
Thank you to our wonderful supporters
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Today at 5pm 🥳😍🤩 Last few remaining tickets for our concert this evening at 5pm in @stcanicescathedralkilkenny with @patrickrafter_ and @irishdoctorsorchestra 🥳😍🤩
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This Sunday with Irish Doctors Orchestra and Patrick Rafter 🥳😍🥰
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📍St Canice’s Cathedral @stcanicescathedralkilkenny
🗓️Sunday 11th at 5pm
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This Sunday 11th May you can hear this iconic work 🥳😍
🗓️Sunday 11th May 5pm
📍St Canice’s Cathedral Kilkenny
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A short clip from Moricone’s film theme 😍
Last years film night with @patrickrafter_ @claireodonnellharpist @iulian.pusca @billyobrienpiano
Hurry up and get your tickets for this weeks Orchestral Film night - @patrickrafter_ conducts @irishdoctorsorchestra in an epic concert featuring Star Wars, Wicked, Tchaikovsky and Pirates of the Caribbean 😍🤩🥳
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Have you your tickets for a magical orchestral night at St Canices Cathedral, Kilkenny?
🗓️Sunday 11th May at 5pm
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Schindlers list, Pirates of the Caribbean, Txhaikovsky Swan Lake, Wicked, 007 and more 🥳
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Friday 16th May in St Mary’s Cathedral, Kilkenny🤩🥳
Barry Douglas is one of the worlds leading pianists. Famed for his winning of the Tchaikovsky Piano Competition, he tours the world actively playing as soloist with the worlds greatest orchestras. Watch him perform with celebrated violinist @patrickrafter_ in a spectacular program 🎼
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To say we are excited for this is an understatement 🤩 🥳 The world-renowned pianist, Barry Douglas joins celebrated Irish violinist Patrick Rafter in a breathtaking programme this May 🥳🤩
Get your tickets now at www.marblecitymusicfestival.com - link in bio!
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🤩📣Concert Details 📣🤩
‘An Evening at the Oscars’
How about an 80 piece orchestra performing music from Wicked, 007, Les Misérables, Schindler List, Swan Lake and more 🥳
Join the Irish Doctors Orchestra and conductor Patrick Rafter on Sunday 11th May in St. Canice’s Cathedral Kilkenny City for this incredible event 🤩
Tickets: www.marblecitymusicfestival.com #kilkenny #patrickrafter #filmtheme #moviethemes #wicked #007 #jamesbond #orchestra #stcanicescathedral #irishdoctorsorchestra
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Sunday 1st December was Magical 🤩😊🥰 thank you to our wonderful musicians - Patrick Rafter, Claudia Boyle, Paddy Rafter, Maura Duggan Rafter, JJ McNamara, the Kilkenny Choir and our glockenspiel debutant Charlotte Rafter 🤩😊
@patrickrafter_ @paddyrafter @jjmcnamara_piano Maura Duggan Rafter @thekilkennychoir @kilkennygigguide @visitkilkenny @kilkennycoco @kilkenny_chamber
Patrick Rafter and Fiachra Garvey launched their album at @marblecitymusicfestival on Saturday last week - tomorrow is Curtis Auditorium in Cork 🤩😊🥳
Download the whole album on Spotify, Apple Music and all other streaming platforms 🤩
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Last nights concert with Camerata Rosa Musica, Patrick Rafter, Michel Lethiec, Hugues Girard 🤩🙏🥰
A magical evening of world - class artists 🙏
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TOMORROW 📣📣Thursday to Sunday in Kilkenny 🤩🤩🤩Thank you to @thekilkennyobserver for this wonderful article 🙏
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French Clarinettist Michel Lethiec is in China - next stop, Kilkenny 🤩
He joins Camerata Rosa Musica and Patrick Rafter on Friday 29th in St. Mary’s cathedral Kilkenny 🙏
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🎟️ ALBUM LAUNCH at MCMF! Saturday 30th November at 7.30pm sees Patrick Rafter and Fiachra Garvey launch their debut album under @rubiconclassics 🤩
They will perform the entire programme of Ravel, Ysaye, and Lili Boulanger. Photos, signings, mulled wine and mince pies in the interval! 😍🥰
🎟️ Get your tickets to this much anticipated event!
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🤩🥳😃10 sleeps until we're back in the beautiful St Mary's Cathedral! We can't wait to bring you more fantastic music like this...
Book your tickets here:https://www.marblecitymusicfestival.com/store/
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🤩🤩🤩Introducing... Michel Lethiec - Clarinettist extraordinare! Michel will be joining MCMF alongside Patrick Rafter and Camerata Rosa Musica on Friday 29th November. Michel is an exceptional musician who makes sure both he and the audience have a lot of fun! Join us by getting tickets here: https://www.marblecitymusicfestival.com/store/
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📣📣ANNOUNCEMENT📣📣📣 December 1st Concert now sold-out 🤩🥳 Join the Waiting list at marblecitymusicfestival@gmail.com
Thanks to our artists:
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#violin #patrickrafter #kilkenny #classicalmusic #musicfestival #marblecitymusicfestival #yulefestkilkenny #eventbrite #musicconcert #ireland #kilkennycity #RTESupportingTheArts #concert #mincepies #quatuorgirard #michellethiec #FestivalVibes #chambermusic 😍🤩😀 Introducing... Quatour Girard! We are over the moon to welcome this fantastic, family based, French quartet to take to the MCMF stage as part of Camerata Rosa Musica! Did you know that they're all siblings? Sounds a lot like the Rafter family...
Make sure to get your tickets to see Patrick Rafter leading Camerata Rosa Musica alongside Michel Lethiec on Friday 29th November: https://www.marblecitymusicfestival.com/store/
🤩😍🥳Introducing... Claudia Boyle! We're delighted to welcome Claudia to MCMF on Sunday 1st December for our epic Christmas Family Special. One of Ireland's leading sopranos, and newest Lyric FM presenter, Claudia will bring unparalleled warmth to this spectacular concert. Get your tickets here: https://www.marblecitymusicfestival.com/store/
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Introducing Fiachra Garvey 🤩 @fiachra_piano performs on Saturday 30th November at 7.30pm alongside @patrickrafter_ for their album release with @rubiconclassics
The duo also perform on Friday 6th in Cork City as part of the festival!
🎼A bit about Fiachra 🎼
Fiachra has also been a prizewinner at AXA Dublin International Piano Competition (Brennan Prize and McCullough Bursary), EU Piano Competition Prague (concerto finalist), 3rd Soirees-Concours Internationales de Piano a Collioure, France (Audience award) and Feis Ceoil Dublin (Morris Grant Bursary and Mabel Swainson award). The National Concert Hall Dublin awarded Fiachra the “Rising Star” prize in 2011 which led to a number of solo and concerto debuts.
Fiachra graduated from the Royal Academy of Music, London in 2013 with 1st class honours and distinction in the M.A. in Music Performance. This follows a 1st class honours B.A. in Music Performance from the Royal Irish Academy of Music in 2011 and a 1st class honours DipMus (performance and teaching) from the RIAM in 2008.
Concerto appearances include the Janáček Philharmonic, National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, RTE Concert Orchestra, Irish Chamber Orchestra, Cambridge University Symphony Orchestra, RIAM Symphony Orchestra, Hibernian Orchestra and UCD Symphony Orchestra working with eminent conductors including John Wilson, Duncan Ward, Theodore Kuchar, Stephen Bell and Mihhail Gerts.#kilkenny #marblecitymusicfestival #kilkennycity #patrickrafter #classicalmusic #musicfestival #piano #violinist #ireland #fiachragarvey #shostakovich
Friday 29th November at 7.30 PM
1 month to go for this concert with world renowned French Clarinettist, Michel Lethiec with @patrickrafter_ and Camerata Rosa Musica 🤩😍
Grieg, Liszt, Bruckner, Rossini on the programme 😊 #kilkenny #clarinet #violin #piano #classicalmusic #recital #orchestra #chambermusic #stringquartet
Thursday 28th November 🤩😍
Introducing Ailbhe 🤩😍Ailbhe McDonagh is the first Irish cellist in history to record the 6 Bach Suites for cello. She teams up with @patrickrafter_ for an evening on solo Bach on Thursday 28th November 🎼
#marblecitymusicfestival #kilkenny #kilkennycity #patrickrafter #ailbhemcdonagh #classicalmusic #bach #bachcellosuites
Thank you to the wonderful @kilkennylive for the wonderful article 🤩😍
🎟️November 28th to December 1st🎟️
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🤩 @irish_examiner has @marblecitymusicfestival as one of their top Christmas Festivals - have you got your tickets yet? 🎁
Festival kicks off with Ailbhe McDonagh and Patrick Rafter performing an evening of solo Bach on Thursday 28th November 🎼 #patrickrafter #musicfestival #classicalmusic #marblecitymusicfestival #kilkenny #cork #violin #piano #ireland
🤩😍Our posters and flyers have arrived 🤩🥳
Incredible graphic design by the wonder Emmet Barnaville of Print Hub, Kilkenny www.printhub.ie
Looking forward to seeing you all soon! Tickets are flying out the door - get yours at 🎟️ www.marblecitymusicfestival.com
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❤️ A Family Christmas ❤️
🎁 Sunday 1st December at 4pm
📍St. Mary’s Cathedral, Kilkenny City
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Come and treat yourself for an incredible concert with Ireland’s leading musicians and a 75 person choir🤩😍
Patrick Rafter, Claudia Boyle, The Rafter Family, JJ McNamara and the Kilkenny Choir perform an incredible Christmas concert - solos including Home Alone and O Holy Night 🎁🤩
@patrickrafter_ @claudiaboyle @thekilkennychoir @jjmcnamara_piano @kilkennygigguide @visitkilkenny @kilkennyyulefest
#kilkennycity #kilkenny #christmasconcert #choralmusic #homealone #musicconcert #ireland
🎟️Saturday 30th November at 7.30 sees Patrick Rafter and Fiachra Garvey launch their debut album under @rubiconclassics 🤩 Concert launches also in Curtis Auditorium Cork City on Friday 6th December!
They will perform the entire programme. Photos, signings, mulled wine and mince pies in the interval complimentary 😍🥰
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Kilkenny city welcomes one of the worlds best clarinet players, Michel Lethiec, on ***Friday 29th November*** at 7.30PM🎼❤️ Patrick Rafter leads Camerata Rosa Musica - consisting of some of Europes best string players including the incredible @quatuorgirard 🥳🤩
Book now at:
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📣FESTIVAL NEWS 📣
We are thrilled to announce our Christmas Edition with 5 concerts November 28th to December 6th 😍🥳🤩
🎟️TICKETS ON SALE NOW🎟️
🎶Thursday 28th November 7.30 PM
Patrick Rafter and Ailbhe McDonagh - Solo Bach
@patrickrafter_ @ailbhemcdcello
🎶Friday 29th November 7.30 PM
Patrick Rafter leads Camerata Rosa Musica with soloist Michel Lethiec @lethiecm @quatuorgirard
🎶Saturday 30th November 7.30 PM
Patrick Rafter and Fiachra Garvey perform a recital of Ysaye, Ravel, Boulanger and Lekeu - launch of their DEBUT ALBUM under @rubiconclassics @fiachra_piano
🎶Sunday 1st December at 4pm
A Family Christmas 😍 Claudia Boyle, Paddy and Maura Rafter, JJ McNamara, The Kilkenny Choir, and Patrick Rafter join forces for a sensational Christmas Gala 🤩
Friday 6th December
Patrick Rafter and Fiachra Garvey travel to Cork City to continue their album launch at the Curtis Auditoirum.
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☺️🥰On Saturday night, @patrickrafter_ and Michael McHale received a standing ovation for their incredible recital. Presented by the wonderfully warm and brilliant @lyriclorcan 🥰🥳 Photos from our Disney coming tomorrow 🥰 @patrickrafter_ #marblecitymusicfestival #patrickrafter #michaelmchale #violin #violinist #kilkenny #musicfestival #kilkennycity #piano #chambermusic #rtelyricfm
❤️FIRST NIGHT ❤️Some photos from Cinema Classics - Standing ovations and beaming smiles 🥰😊 Thank you to our wonderful musicians: @iulian.pusca Panflute, @billyobrienpiano Piano, @claireodonnellharpist Harpist, and @patrickrafter_ Violinist! #marblecitymusicfestival #patrickrafter #rtesupportingthearts #kilkennycity #kilkenny #musicfestival
🤩 3 incredible concerts to a wonderfully packed St Mary’s Cathedral🥳 videos currently being finished and more photos to follow.
Thank you to all our incredible artists for May 2025 - @patrickrafter_ @claireodonnellharpist @meganwalshcelticwoman @billyobrienpiano @iulian.pusca @lyriclorcan Michael McHale
Sincere thank you to all our supporters and wonderful audiences. Thank you to @kilkennycoco for support under festivals investment scheme 2024.
#marblecitymusicfestival #patrickrafter #michaelmchale #kilkennycity #claireodonnellharpist #billyobrien #panflute #violin #musicfestival #classicalmusic
📸⏰TOMORROW 8pm St Mary’s Cathedral Kilkenny 🥳🤩
We have an incredible concert with violinist Patrick Rafter, pianist Billy O’Brien, pan-flute Julian Pusca, harpist Claire O’Donnell🥳😊
Tickets: www.marblecitymusicfestival.com
#marblecitymusicfestival #kilkenny #kilkennycity #patrickrafter #thingstodo #marblecity #musicfestival
Fancy hearing this gem with violin and harp on Friday in Kilkenny City? 😍🤩 marblecitymusicfestival.com
Taken from Patrick Rafter and Ellen Jansson to reforming at the Hugh Lane Gallery Dublin 😍🤩#meditation #violinist #violinandpiano #patrickrafter #marblecitymusicfestival #violinista #violino #massenet #kilkenny city #kilkenny
How beautiful is Kilkenny City? 🥳🥰😍 last remaining tickets for Cinema Classics kicking us off Friday 17th!
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📸 Thanks to Caroline Grincell for these incredible photos. #marblecitymusicfestival #kilkennycity #kilkenny #patrickrafter #kilkennycastle #kilkennytourism #kilkennyshop #visitkilkenny
Julian Pusca pan-flute comes to Kilkenny 🥰🤩 12 Sleeps until Cinema Classics happens in Kilkenny City 🤩😍
Fancy some magical violin, Harp, PanFlute and Piano?!Tickets in bio 🔗
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🎟️LAST TICKETS 3pm Sunday 19th May Kilkenny 🎟️
❤️Prince of Egypt - When you believe
❤️Mary Poppins - Supercalifragilistcexpealidocious
❤️Cinderella - A dream is a wish your heart makes
❤️Moana - How far I’ll go
❤️Mulan - Reflection
❤️Frozen - Let it Go
❤️Brave - Touch the Sky
❤️Pocahontas - Colours of the Wind
❤️Mary Poppins: A spoonful of Sugar
❤️Toystory - When She loved me
❤️The Little Mermaid: Part of your world
❤️Tangled - when will my life begin
❤️Tangles - I see the light
❤️Hercules - I wont say
@meganwalshcelticwoman #disneyconcert #musicfestival #familyfriendly #thingstodoinireland #kilkenny #kilkennygaa #musicperformance #musicfestival #may2024 #marblecitymusicfestival
😊🥳ONLY 3 WEEKS TO GO🥳📣 This week is exiting - Patrick Rafter - Violinist is going to perform to over 2,000 school children in schools in Kilkenny.
Have you got your tickets?!
www.marblecitymusicfestival.com
No violins were harmed during photo shoot!
Photo Credit Dylan Vaughan #marblecitymusicfestival #patrickrafter #music #festival #classicalmusic #kilkennythingstodo #kilkennycastle #rothehouse #violinandpiano #kilkenny
🔔Fancy 100 Euro, Lunch for 2, VIP tickets and more? Enter our competition below ⬇️⬇️⬇️👏🥳🤩Thank you @kilkennylive for the lovely write up for May 17th - 19th. Our incredible harpist @claireodonnellharpist will join us for two concerts on May 17th and 19th in St Mary’s cathedral Kilkenny. #competition #freemoney #freetickets #freelunch #freebie #harpist #violinist #draw #prizes #win #entertowin @kilkennylive
🤩🥳COMPETITION - CASH PRIZE🤩🥳
🔔PRIZE BELOW🔔
2 VIP tickets to one of our concerts 17th to 19th May in St Mary’s Cathedral
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100 EURO CASH for post concert drinks/treats
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A special Meet and Greet with the artists
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Lunch for two in Kilkenny’s Petronella Restaurant.
Terms and conditions apply.
🔔TO ENTER🔔
1) Like this post and comment/tag who you will bring with you to the lunch and concert
2) Answer the following question: what instrument does Patrick Rafter play?!
3) Add this post to your story!!
📣Winners will be contacted on Sunday 5th May at 8pm in a live draw on Facebook and Instagram Live📣
#competition #prize #likeandcomment #winprizes #kilkenny #patrickrafter #draw #marblecitymusicfestival #lunchfortwo #competitiontime
🤩🔔Presenter Announcement😍🤩🥳 Do you ever listen to RTÉ Lyric FM? You will certainly know this man - Lorcan Murray will be joining the Festival to present Patrick Rafter violin and Michael McHale on Saturday 18th May at 8pm in St Mary’s Cathedral Kilkenny.
Get your tickets before they sell out! https://www.marblecitymusicfestival.com/store/Patrick-Rafter-&-Michael-McHale-Saturday-18th-May-8PM-CLICK-HERE-MORE-INFO-p637242456 #violin #patrickrafter #kilkenny #classicalmusic #piano #vivaldi #musicfestival #marblecitymusicfestival #lyricfm #lorcanmurray
🥰🤩🥳Last time Patrick Rafter and Michael McHale performed in Kilkenny City, it was sold out months in advance - come and see for yourself. An incredible programme that will include Chopin, Franck, Beach and more!
🔔🎼SATURDAY 18th May Kilkenny 📣🥰 #patrickrafter #bruchviolinconcerto #violinist #violino #violinista #chambermusic #kilkenny #irish #fiddle
🤩🥳Our Disney spectacular features the incredible @meganwalshcelticwoman - a performer of Carnegie Hall 🤩🥳
19th at 3pm in Kilkenny City. Tickets just 15/20 Euro
Following studies at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London, Megan has embarked on a career that has taken throughout the world with solo performances in some of the most acclaimed concert halls including Carnegie Hall. Megan toured with the Grammy Nominated group CELTIC WOMAN. She has recorded the Album « Ancient Lands » and the worldwide broadcast special at Johnstown Castle in Ireland as a soloist. Megan’s performances include Red Rocks Amphitheatre to over 9,000 people, London Palladium, and performing in 49 of the States of America as well as in South America, Alaska, Canada, Europe and the UK. More recently, Megan performed in Ireland on the « Candlelight Concerts » with world renowned Frank McNamara, arranger, conductor, composer, and pianist, as well as performing with the Celtic World Forum, sharing the stage with the cream of Ireland’s traditional music artists throughout recent years.
Megan toured and performed as a soloist with the Cross Border Orchestra of Carnegie Hall, as well as having performed at the Opening ceremony for the Irish Centennial Commemoration of 1916 Easter Rising.
#disney #andrerieu @visitkilkenny @kilkennycastleopw @kilkennygigguide @kilkennylive @kilkennycoco
📣Cinema Clssics and Disney Spectacular📣 Introducing our harpist, @claireodonnellharpist 🥳🤩🙏
Claire O’Donnell is one of Ireland’s foremost harpists. She performs regularly as principle harpist with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, RTÉ Concert Orchestra, and the BBC Ulster Orchestra and is the only harpist of her generation in Ireland to be invited to perform as principal harpist with the European Union Youth Orchestra under the baton of Vladamir Ashkanazy, a position she held for 4 consecutive years.
A highly sought after soloist and recording artist, Claire has recorded with The National Symphony Orchestra for the international classical Naxos Label and as a soloist for the Irish Traditional Music archives Bunting Collection. She has performed for such distinguished guests as the former president of Ireland Mary Mac Aleese, at the World Harp Congress, and with musical legends the Horslips, Wolf Tones, Liam O’Flynn, Dame Evelyn Glennie and Katherine Jenkins.
#marblecitymusicfestival #kilkenny #musicfestival #thingstodokilkenny #visitkilkenny #music #disney #cinema #movietheme
What’s your choice?!? ❤️ Wonderful write up ahead of our May 17th - 19th edition in Kilkenny. Thanks to the Kilkenny Observer Newspaper for this 😀😀😁 Cinema Classics, recitals and even Disney with a world class selection of musicians including @patrickrafter_ @meganwalshcelticwoman @iulian.pusca @billyobrienpiano @claireodonnellharpist @michaelmchale @patrickrafter_ @meganwalshcelticwoman
🥳🥳🤩The ending to Patrick Rafter's favorite party piece. A bit of Czardas with the RTE Concert Orchestra here and Gavin Maloney🤩😍🥳
Patrick joins he incredible Irish pianist for a recital on the 18th May at 8PM in St. Mary's Cathedral in Kilkenny City. TICKETS: www.marblecitymusicfestival.com
Patrick Rafter - Violinist Kilkenny Arts Office Kilkenny Page Music Generation Kilkenny
🥳😍🤩 Have you got your tickets for May 17th to 19th?! 🤩😍🥳
➡️ www.marblecitymusicfestival.com
One of our sold-out concerts from last year featuring @patrickrafter_ RTÉ Contempo String Quartet and Rachael Factor.
#patrickrafter #kilkenny #concerts #classicalmusic #violinist #soloist #vivaldi #kilkennycity #marblecitymusicfestival #ireland
🔔🔔🔔 ANNOUNCEMENT 🔔🔔🔔
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Marble City Music Festival 17th - 19th of May 2024.
3 magnificent concerts at St Mary’s Cathedral in Kilkenny featuring a host of Irelands finest and friendliest performers!
Patrick Rafter - Violinist performs with pianist Michael McHale, harpist Claire O’Donnell, soprano Megan Ruby Walsh, Pan-Flute player Julian Pusca and pianist Billy O’Brien.
Patrick Rafter and Michael McHale share a recital presented by RTÉ Lyric FM’s Lorcan Murray.
Tickets: www.marblecitymusicfestival.com
#kilkenny
WOO-HOO 🙏 What an incredible first edition! All concerts sold out, multiple standing ovations and very happy audiences and musicians 🥳🙏🤩
🎼Thank you to our performers 2023: @patrickrafter_ @fiachra_piano @amantu.cello ConTempo String Quartet
@kilkennyyulefest #marblecitymusicfestival #patrickrafter #violin #festival #piano #kilkenny #musicfestival #classicalmusic #vivaldi
Our Sunday 3rd 4pm concert now SOLD-OUT🙏🥳 Last chance to grab tickets for Vivaldi 4 seasons 1pm Sunday 3rd! Tickets in bio link - www.marblecitymusicfestival.com
🎼Saturday 2nd Dec 8pm @patrickrafter_ and @fiachra_piano perform an incredible program of Schumann, Ravel, Sarasate and more.
🎼Sunday 3rd at 1pm @patrickrafter_ joins forces with Contempo String Quartet and Rachel Factor for Vivaldi seasons and more
🎼 Sunday 3rd 4PM SOLD-OUT
#patrickrafter #lovekilkenny #kilkenny #concert #vivaldi #violinist #musician #classicalmusic #movietheme
Thank you to @kilkennyobserver.ie for this beautiful article 🥳🙏 Tickets are selling out now for next weeks concerts! TICKETS: www.marblecitymusicfestival.com. 🎼Saturday 2nd Dec. 8pm: @patrickrafter_ and @fiachra_piano perform an incredible violin and piano programme
🎼Sunday 3rd 1pm @patrickrafter_ Rachel Factor and Contempo String Quartet perform Vivaldi’s 4 seasons
🎼Sunday 3rd 4pm Vivaldi 4 seasons again and other favorites!
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@patrickrafter_ and @fiachra_piano performing 'Apres un reve' by Faure. If you like this, then you'll love their concert at Marble City Music Festival on Saturday 2nd December at 8pm! Tickets are selling fast - make sure to get yours now at:
https://www.marblecitymusicfestival.com/store/
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Introducing... harpsichordist Rachel Factor!🤩😍🥳 Rachel has performed extensively throughout Ireland as a soloist and chamber musician and has performed with many of Ireland’s leading ensembles. She also performs in many ensembles performing Baroque music and also with the Baroque/Irish fusion group Sonamus.
Come along to see Rachel Factor performing Vivaldi's Four Seasons with Patrick Rafter - Violinist and the ConTempo String Quartet on Sunday 3rd December at 1pm and 4pm in St John's Priory, Kilkenny.
Tickets: https://www.marblecitymusicfestival.com/store/
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Introducing... Patrick Rafter!🤩😍🥳 As founder of Marble City Music Festival, and a Kilkenny native, we are so excited to hear him perform at all three concerts this season!
Patrick is a virtuosic violinist, conductor, and hurling enthusiast! Have a read of his latest interview with Kilkenny People where he discusses what you can expect from the festival's first season: https://www.kilkennypeople.ie/news/home/1348212/marble-city-music-festival-to-launch-in-kilkenny.html
Come along to see Patrick performing with pianist Fiachra Garvey on Saturday 2nd December at 8pm, and Vivaldi's Four Seasons with the ConTempo Quartet Violinist and Rachel Factor on Sunday 3rd December at 1pm and 4pm in St John's Priory, Kilkenny. There might even be a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie or two! 😉😉😉
Tickets: https://www.marblecitymusicfestival.com/store/
#concert #kilkenny #kilkennyartsfest #eventbrite #music #visitkilkenny #yulefest #classicalmusic #kclrfm #rtelyricfm #kilkennyobserver #musicfestival #marbleartsmusicfestival #patrickrafter #mincepies #mulledwinemagic #ConTempoQuartet #ConTempoQuartet #contempoquartet #vivaldi #harpsichord
Introducing... The Con Tempo String Quartet! 🤩👏😍 They are acclaimed for their dynamic performances and dedication to contemporary classical music, creating a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation!
Come along to see the ConTempo Quartet performing Vivaldi's Four Seasons with Patrick Rafter - Violinist and Rachel Factor on Sunday 3rd December at 1pm and 4pm in St John's Priory, Kilkenny.
Tickets: https://www.marblecitymusicfestival.com/store/
#concert #kilkenny #kilkennyartsfest #eventbrite #music #visitkilkenny #yulefest #classicalmusic #kclrfm #rtelyricfm #kilkennyobserver #musicfestival #marbleartsmusicfestival #patrickrafter #mincepies #mulledwinemagic #ConTempoQuartet #ConTempoQuartet #contempoquartet #vivaldi #harpsichord
Introducing... Fiachra Garvey! 🤩🤩🤩 His performances have been described as “Everything the classical concert in the 21st Century should be” (iNews). He is a distinguished pianist, having been awarded many top international music prizes, Artistic Director of West Wicklow Music Festival, and feels most at home on his family farm when he's not behind a piano.
We can't wait to hear him perform at Marble City Music Festival on Saturday 2nd December at 8pm in St John's Priory!
Book tickets now at: https://www.marblecitymusicfestival.com/store/
Check out Fiachra's website: https://fiachragarvey.com
#music #classicalmusic #kilkennyartsfest #piano #violin #kilkenny #yulefest #kilkennyobserver #rtelyricfm #kclrfm #concert #visitkilkenny #eventbrite
Welcome to Marble City Music Festival Instagram Page! Our festival kicks off next month - December 1st to 3rd in Kilkenny City. Artists include @patrickrafter_, @fiachra_piano and Con Tempo String Quartet! TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🤩🤩🤩Link in Bio! #kilkenny #violin #piano #music #festival #classicalmusic #patrickrafter #ireland
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