Young European Strings on the front pages of the Irish press, in conjunction with the Trad Fest in Temple Bar.
Young European Strings Chamber Orchestra Wins First Prize in International Competition
The Young European Strings Chamber Orchestra has just returned from Vienna, where it participated in the 38th International Music Festival and Competition „JUGEND & MUSIK IN WIEN 2009”. YESCO was awarded first prize in the Orchestra Category.
YES Chamber Orchestra Concert at the Royal Conservatoire of Music, Brussels, October 2008
The Chamber Orchestra travelled to the Royal Conservatoire of Music in Brussels on 30th of October at the invitation of the Flemish Language department. There, under the artistic direction of Ronald Masin, they performed an exciting repertoire of well known classical and traditional Irish pieces.
This very special occasion marked the return of Maria Keleman and Ronald Masin to their Alma Mater after an absence of forty years. In 1988 Maria established the Young European Strings School of Music in Dublin training students using the methodologies of the Belgo-Hungarian schools and developing the schools unique approaches to the teaching string instruments with great success.
The programme for this showcase concert was as follows: Concerto for three violins, string orchestra and harpsichord in F major by Antonio Vivaldi, the three young soloists are Phoebe White, Isobel Cordone and Claire Austen with Julien Wolfs on harpsichord; Hungarian-Jewish traditional melodies arranged for strings; Johann Sebastian Bach’s Concerto for violin in A major with guest soloists Gwendolyn Masin on violin and Julien Wolfs on harpsichord, and Serenade in C, opus 48 by Pjotr Tchaikovsky.
Twenty students and their parents travelled with Maria and Ronald to Brussels.
Celebrating 20 Years of Success
Anniversary Gala Concert
Tuesday 18th November 2008
National Gallery, Merrion Square
For one magical night the Great Hall at the National Gallery was filled with music performed by present and past students of the Young European Strings School of Music (YES). The Gala Concert marked the 20th Anniversary since the founding of the school by Maria Kelemen.
Special guest on the evening were Mr Martin Mansergh TD, Minister for State at the Department of Finance and Minister of State for Arts, Sports and Tourism (with special responsibility for the Arts) who gave the plenary address, representatives of the musical, diplomatic and political arenas, alumni of the school, the founders and faculty of the school and friends and families of past and present pupils.
The exciting and challenging programme for the evening comprised Vivaldi’s Concerto for three violins. The three young soloists were Phoebe White, Isobel Cordone and Claire Austen. Vivaldi’s Concerto for four violins with soloists Gwendolyn Masin, Gina Maria McGuinness, David O’Doherty and Catherine Leonard, Hungarian-Jewish Traditional melodies arranged for strings, and Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings.
The concert was followed by a drinks reception in the Baroque Room.
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Marino Suite CD
The new CD “Marino Suite” is available in all music shops in Ireland and/or can be downloaded from iTunes!
High Achievers Concert - Wed, June 3, 2009
Noteworthy!
Yes they can - Sat, Nov 15, 2008
YES they can
This Tuesday, the Young European Strings (YES) school, which is based in Templeogue, Dublin 6W, will celebrate its 21st year with a gala concert in the National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square.
Violinists Catherine Leonard, David ODoherty, Gwendolyn Masin and Gina McGuinness, all former pupils of Maria Kelemen and Ronald Masins YES, will join the current orchestra (above), whose members range in age from nine to 16. The programme includes Vivaldis Concerto for three violins, harpsichord and string orchestra in F major; Mozart’‘s Divertimento in D major for string orchestra; and a set of Jewish-Hungarian melodies. The concert starts at 8pm with an address by Martin Mansergh, Minister of State for Arts, Sports and Tourism. Tickets, which cost €35 and include a reception, from yes@iol.ie; tel: 01–4905263 or 087–9893751. www.youngeuropeanstrings.com.
An Irishwoman’‘s Diary - The Irish Times - Wed, Nov 12, 2008 Read Article?
Recital on June the 18th 2007 in the John Field room, together with pianist Alasdair Beatson.
Michael Dervan, The Irish Times
….a fully natural performer, in tune with herself as well as with
the music she plays.
….Mc Guinness is one of those players who can project a grand phrase
without ever sounding grandiose.
….Her musicianship may at times be fiery, but its also
balanced…showing a fine awareness of issues of balance and form.
…..in the Ravel, Mc Guinness steered a tasteful course through the
flashy faux-gypsiness of the violin writing.
Michael Dervan, The Irish Times
The Irish Times - Monday, January 16, 2006
The Irish Times - Monday, February 13, 2006
