Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Cello concert

Kildare Steiner School is delighted to announce a fundraising concert by the international cello soloist Georg Mertens.

georg mertensThe concert will take place on Friday, April 3rd at 7.30pm in the unique setting of Dunshane Camphill Community Concert Hall.

The program includes works from Rachmaninov, Bach, Albeniz and Mertens himself.

Georg, father to Svantje Mertens, a teacher at Kildare Steiner School, is visiting from Australia. He is a cello teacher at the Mitchell Conservatorium of Charles Sturt University, NSW. Mertens has made numerous recordings and toured internationally.

Tickets €20 Adult/€15 Consc/€10 child are available from Svantje Mertens on 085 1574267, or from Harvest Fare, Blessington 045 891636, or at the door. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.