The Donegal Chamber Orchestra featuring John McLachlan's Tango for Strings

An eclectic programme of approximately one hour without interval featuring CMC Composer John McLachlan's Tango for Strings, which was written for and dedicated to the Donegal Chamber Orchestra, alongside music by Vivaldi, Handel, Shostakovich, Piazzolla,  

The String Chamber Orchestra features musicians of all ages and levels including amateurs, students, semi professionals, all led by professional players.

Based at the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny, every Summer the chamber orchestra goes to play in different locations on the isle of Ireland.

One of the Donegal Music Education Partnership’s performing groups, features classical string players from across the Northwest. It is dedicated to helping students and amateur musicians achieve the highest level of excellence in performance.

The Donegal Chamber Orchestra gives regular performances throughout the county during the year. The Donegal Chamber Orchestra features guest conductors, guest sectional coaches, master classes, workshops and chamber music camps offered by local, national and internationally recognized professional musicians.

The Orchestra was founded in 2006 by Hungarian violinist Orsolya Szabó-Yélamo (violin resource tutor with Donegal Music Education Partnership) and Spanish cellist Víctor Yélamo (Artistic Director of the Ensemble).

Tickets

Tickets available via the National Trust - Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne website here.