Festival Programme

Cantilena Festival on Islay

7 – 12 July 2024

The Cantilena Festival offers the only opportunity for Islay residents to hear music which ranges from Renaissance to the present day. Cantilena has become a near sell-out event, attracting audiences from as far afield as Germany and Italy, thanks to the intimate and informal atmosphere of the venues which include some of the island’s famous malt whisky distilleries. This year will see the festival celebrate its 22nd season with performances running from Sunday 7 July – Friday 12 July.

Cantelina Festival Programme

Celebrate our opening concert with music from:

Bach 
Violin Sonata No.4 (Violin, Cello, Guitar)

Schubert 
Sonata for Cello and Guitar
‘Arpeggione’

Interval

Selection of solo and duo works for Classical Guitar

Mozart
Piano Concerto in C 

Student Showcase featuring the 2024 Cantilena Scholars from the Royal Conservatoire of
Scotland.

 

Cassadó
Cello Suite
1st + 3rd Mvt

Honeggar
Sonatina for Violin & Cello 
1st + 2nd Mvt 

Bach 
Sonata no.1 for solo Violin 
Adagio 

Rimsky-Korsakov 
Sadko
Chanson Hindoue 

Knox 
Quartet for One

Interval

Suk
Ballade for Violin and Piano Op.3 b

Eric Satie 
Gnossiene 

J.S Bach
BWV 1001 
Presto 

Isaac Albemiz 
Suite Espanola 
Sevilla 

Pizzolla 
Histoire Du Tango 
Bordel 1900 & Café 

An evening featuring violist, Lev Atlas, and our two Artistic Directors, Angus Ramsay and Allan Neave.

 

Programme to include:

Mozart 
Quartet in C K151

Rossini
String sonata No. 3 in C

Vivaldi 
Guitar concerto in D Major

Interval

Bach
Concerto for 2 violins in D minor 

Haydn
Cassation for Guitar, Violin and Cello 

Enjoy an evening featuring our piano scholar, Esther Ersfeld Mandujano and strings.

 

Piano Recital by Esther Ersfield Mandujano

Interval

Selection of solo and duo works for Classical Guitar

Mozart 
String quintet in g minor 

A varied programme of baroque and classical masterpieces featuring cellist, Martin Storey and guitarist, Allan Neave.

 

Programme to include:

Earl of Kelly 
Quartet for strings 

Leonardo Leo
Cello Concerto

Interval

Vivaldi
Concerto for 2 Guitars and Strings 

Mozart 
Eine kleine Nachtmusik 

A celebratory finale concert including the world premiere of a commissioned piece inspired by the Isle of Islay and its people.

 

Programme to include:

Vivaldi 
Double Cello Concerto in G Minor

Mendelssohn 
String Symphony No. 8 in D Minor

Jacques Carroll-Leitao
The Water Bull (*2024 Cantilena Festival Commission)

Interval

Classical Ceilidh

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This year will see the festival celebrate its 22nd season with performances running from Sunday 7 July – Friday 12 July.

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Cantilena Festival on Islay is a registered charity SCO 033071

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