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.
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
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
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
Piano Recital by Esther Ersfield Mandujano
Interval
Selection of solo and duo works for Classical Guitar
Mozart
String quintet in g minor
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
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
Cantilena depends on help, whether it's in the form of financial assistance or volunteers distributing posters and providing accommodation during the Festival.
This year will see the festival celebrate its 22nd season with performances running from Sunday 7 July – Friday 12 July.
Cantilena Festival on Islay is a registered charity SCO 033071