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
- Sunday 7 July Islay Gaelic Centre - 7:30pm
- Monday 8 July Ballygrant Community Hall - 7:30pm
- Tuesday 9 July Laphroaig Distillery - 7:30pm
- Wednesday 10 July Islay Gaelic Centre - 7:30pm
- Thursday 11 July Ardbeg Distillery - 7:30pm
- Friday 12 July Bruichladdich Village Hall - 7:30pm
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.
Cantilena Festival on Islay is a registered charity SCO 033071
