Guitar legend to play at NWRC this weekend

The series of concerts will start with a showcase of some of the best local and international talent as Carlos Bonell, Gary Ryan, Sean Woods and Sarah Murphy take to the stage at the Guitar Gala, on Friday, August 24, 8pm in the Foyle Theatre of the NWRC, Strand Road.

Carlos Bonell and Gary Ryan will both perform a solo set, followed by a set for guitar and flute by our very own internationally recognised musicians Sean Woods and Sarah Murphy. The artists will then join forces for a grand finale for guitar trio and flute.

Early music fans are in for a treat as Tonos Duo will offer a lunchtime recital of baroque and early renaissance music on Saturday, August 25, 1.15pm.

Eamonn Sweeney (Baroque Guitar) and soprano Roisin O’Grady will take the audience on a journey back in time with authentic baroque and renaissance music played on period instruments.

Other performances will include a solo concert by Gary Ryan on Saturday, August 25, 8pm and the Student Gala on Sunday, August 26, 7pm.

All concerts will take place in the Foyle Theatre, NWRC College, Strand Road Derry/Londonderry.

Concert tickets cost £12, £8 concession and £5 for students. Lunchtime concerts £9, £6 concession and £4 students. Admission to the Student Gala is free. For bookings please call 028 71311288 or visit http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/cityofderryguitarfestival.

Applications are still open for the courses on offer at the City of Derry Guitar Festival. For further details on the Festival please visit www.cityofderryguitarfestival.com, email [email protected] or call 028 71311288. The City of Derry Guitar Festival is funded by The Arts Council NI, the North West Regional College and the D’Addario Foundation.