Upcoming concerts
Sunday 11th May
What's on the program?
'An Evening at the Oscars' in the glorious setting of St. Canice's Cathedral in Kilkenny City. This concert will travel through a selection of the most emotional, haunting and exiting film themes in history. Performed by an 80 piece orchestra in the incredible acoustics of this wonderful Cathedral is a night to remember! Conducted by Patrick Rafter and featuring the emotional and iconic violin solo in Schindlers List.
Programme:
Star Wars: Imperial March, Yoda's Theme and Throne Room Final
Swan Lake - Tchaikovsky
James Bond: 007 Through the Years
Les Miserables: Selections of all the main themes
Schindlers List: Violin Theme
Wicked: Selections from the latest 2025 film
Pirates of the Caribbean: Arranged by T Rickets
Directions to St. Canices's Cathedral HERE
Friday 16th May
What's on the program?
Barry Douglas, one of the worlds's greatest pianists, comes to Kilkenny for a performance of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition. Violinist, Patrick Rafter, joins forces with Barry Douglas for a performance of the breathtaking Cesar Franck Sonata in A. Come and witness two of Ireland's most renowned musicians performing in the magical setting of St. Mary's Cathedral in Kilkenny City.
Programme:
M Mussurgsky: Pictures an an Exhibition
Interval
C Franck: Sonata in A for violin and piano
Sunday 18th May
What's on the program?
'An Evening at the Oscars' in the beautiful setting of Ad Astra Hall, in UCD, Dublin. This concert will travel through a selection of the most emotional, haunting and exiting film themes in history. Performed by an 80 piece orchestra in the incredible acoustics of the wonderful Ad Astra Hall in UCD is a night to remember! Conducted by Patrick Rafter and featuring the emotional violin solo in Schindlers List.
Programme:
Star Wars: Imperial March, Yoda's Theme and Throne Room Final
Swan Lake - Tchaikovsky
James Bond: 007 Through the Years
Les Miserables: Selections of all the main themes
Schindlers List: Violin Theme
Wicked: Selections from the latest 2025 film
Pirates of the Caribbean: Arranged by T Rickets
Directions to Ad Astra Hall UCD HERE