22/05/2023
I’m just back from shooting the incomparable West Wicklow Festival. Words cannot describe how brilliant this five day event was, reaching four different beautifully contrasting venues such as Russborough House and Park, National Concert Hall, Dublin, Ireland, Tramway Theatre Blessington and St Mary’s Church, Blessington.
The artist list included actor Evanna Lynch with the Irish Chamber Orchestra, Jess Gillam and her magical ensemble, Patrick Rafter - Violinist, Navarra Quartet, Amy Gillen, Frasier Hickland - Pianist and the wonderful Apollo5 . Also featured were new commissions and premiers composed by Jane O’Leary, Conor Linehan, Michael McGlynn and an interview with Donnchadh Mac Aodha by Evonne Ferguson from The Contemporary Music Centre
All of this was masterfully brought together by the genius mind of artistic director Fiachra Garvey and the fabulous festival Manager Muireann Sheahan.
Thanks to SOFFT Productions for the amazing lighting design throughout!