We are delighted to welcome the Kantos Quartet to Mallow for a very special Culture Night concert at St. James’ Church.
Featuring four outstanding musicians — Sarah Sew, violin; Hugh Murray, violin; Alexandros Koustas, viola; and Aoife Burke, cello — the quartet will present Centenaries, a fascinating programme connecting music from the 1800s, 1900s and the present day.
The programme includes:
🎼 Beethoven – String Quartet in B♭, Op. 18 No. 6
🎼 Caroline Shaw – Blueprint
🎼 Swan Hennessy – String Quartet No. 2
🎼 Janáček – String Quartet No. 1, Kreutzer Sonata
The concert explores connections between Beethoven’s music and Caroline Shaw’s modern interpretation, while also featuring Swan Hennessy’s beautiful quartet written in memory of Terence MacSwiney, and Janáček’s powerful and intensely dramatic Kreutzer Sonata.
This is the debut tour of the Kantos Quartet, bringing together four of Ireland’s finest and most experienced musicians.
📍 St. James’ Church, Mallow
📅 Friday, 18th September 2026
🕢 7.30pm
🎟️ Admission FREE
This special Mallow performance is presented by Mallow Arts Collective, Cork County Council and Culture Night as part of Culture Night 2026.
A wonderful opportunity to experience exceptional live chamber music in the beautiful surroundings of St. James’ Church — and best of all, it’s completely free!
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