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Galway Ensemble-in-Residence forms the cornerstone of a new Music Development Programme for Galway city and county that will bring the joy of music to Galway communities through performances, concerts, workshops and outreach activity.

At the heart of this activity is the ConTempo String Quartet.

The members of the ConTempo String Quartet, Galway Ensemble-in-Residence, are:

Bogdan Sofei - 1st violin
Ingrid Nicola - 2nd violin
Andreea Banciu - viola
Adrian Mantu - cello

Formed in 1995 when students at the Music University in Bucharest, Romania, the ConTempo String Quartet have toured the world extensively and have won a record of 13 international prizes (London, Rome, Munich, Graz, Berlin, Prague, Hamburg, Cluj). The quartet has become one of the most celebrated young string quartets performing today.

Lunchtime @ The Library Concert
Galway City Library
Tuesday, 2 March 2010 @ 1:10 p.m.
Programme: Mendelssohn - String Quartet, Op. 13 in A minor

Evening Concert with ConTempo Quartet
Gort Public Library
St. Colman's Old Church of Ireland
Queen Street
Friday, 5 March 2010 @ 8 p.m.
Programme: Music by Felix Mendelssohn and Claude Debussy

Open Rehearsal @ The Galway Arts Centre
47 Dominick Street
Saturday, 6 March 2010 @ 1:00 p.m.

LAST WEEK FOR APPLICATIONS FOR 2010 APPRENTICE ENSEMBLE -- ACT NOW!
The Galway Ensemble in Residence is seeking an ensemble to become its 2010 Apprentice Ensemble and work with ConTempo String Quartet. This exciting opportunity may just be a few clicks away. Application deadline - Friday, 26 February 2010.

click here for information on 2009 Apprentice Ensemble Project

click here for information on 2010 Apprentice Ensemble Project

click here for application form - closing date 26 February 2010

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