Feel Good Festival: Piano Peace with Ruth McGinley

About

Concert pianist Ruth McGinley plays Einaudi and Sakamoto in the amazing acoustics of our grade A listed architecture, all swathed in the soft glow of candlelight. Carefully chosen for their creation of calm and bliss, you will recognise familiar pieces such as Sakamoto's 'Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence' and Einaudi's 'Le Onde' (The Waves).

Derry-born Ruth McGinley had already gained widespread recognition as one of Ireland's leading pianists by the age of 16, winning countless accolades including the piano final of the BBC Young Musician of the Year award. Since then, her career has been wide-ranging and daring, collaborating with some of the most acclaimed musicians working today, and straying from the typical classical-pianist journey.

Studying at the Royal Irish Academy of Music and Royal Academy in London before being awarded a Postgraduate in Solo Performance from the Royal College in London, Ruth has performed as soloist with many orchestras including the BBC Philharmonic, London Mozart Players, National Symphony Orchestra, RTE Concert Orchestra and Ulster Orchestra, and as a recitalist throughout the UK, Europe and the Middle East.

Supported by Lottery Project Funding from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland

Special offer - 10% off in local hospitality when you attend any event at Portaferry's Feel Good Festival 1-10 March.

Just show your ticket to claim...
10% off your accomodation at The Schoolhouse, Portaferry

or,
10% off the Pre-Theatre menu on Fridays and Saturdays at The Bull and Claw, Portaferry, situated a short walk away from Portico, overlooking the lough

or,
10% off your first drink at Dumigan's Bar - just a 5 minute walk from the Portico of Ards where all the events and activities take place.

Please contact The Portico of Ards for more information on this offer, on 028 4272 8808.