To promote Baroque, Renaissance & Earlier music styles in historically informed performances and lectures, to run a festival and community outreach programmes for communities and run special programmes targetting students and pupils to enjoy this kind of music.
East Cork Early Music promotes the performance and appreciation of early music in historic venues in East Cork and in Cork City. We aim to integrate the authentic style and spirit of an earlier time with performances which are vital and coherent in the present. East Cork Early Music works to nurture and support Irish and Irish-based musicians at every level, as well as attracting world class performers from overseas. We promote concerts of the highest quality and innovation to audiences both local and international. The festival has an educational programme of masterclasses, lectures, school concerts and workshops. These are aimed at a wide range of students; from primary school children through to college level, as well as professionals and adults. We are passionate about making early music accessible to all. Support the East Cork Early Music festival with new energy and enthusiasm to deliver a quality festival for East Cork and Cork City.
