Acclaimed Musical Duo Bound For Downpatrick
2 February 2012 |
Posted by Anne O'Hare |
Down Arts Centre and Moving on Music are delighted to bring Irish flautist Aisling Agnew and Scottish guitarist Matthew McAllister to Down Arts Centre for a performance on Sunday 5 February at 3pm.
Having gained an international reputation as one of the leading Flute and Guitar Duos, together the internationally acclaimed Agnew McAllister Duo.
Aisling and Matthew are renowned for their deeply engaging performances, imaginative programming and consummate artistry. Since giving their first concert together in Belfast in 2001 they have performed extensively around the world, earning the highest admiration from audiences.
Recent performances include two US tours as well as concerts in Italy, Austria, Holland, Peru, Costa Rica, Malaysia, UK and Ireland. The Duo recorded their critically acclaimed début CD Recital in 2006 and have also recorded for RTE Lyric FM, as featured on the CD release Hiccup.
As this highly expressive form of chamber music continues to grow in popularity, Aisling & Matthew are at the forefront of its evolution, through their insightful transcriptions, inspiring arrangements and innovative new works they commission.
Their programme on Sunday 5 February will include Carmen Fantasie by Bizet, Histoire du Tango by Astor Piazzolla and additional Classical, South American and Celtic repertoire.
To purchase tickets (£10 / £8 concession) and for further information please contact the Down Arts Centre box office on 028 4461 0747. The complete Down Arts Centre season programme is available at www.downartscentre.com
