TO FREEDOM • CONCERT & DINNER AT MARKREE CASTLE • SUNDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER 2026 • CONCERT AT 6PM
Experience an intimate classical concert at Markree Castle featuring Finnish violinist Knuut Nissinen and a Nordic-Irish string ensemble.
THE PROGRAMME
This special 55-minute performance features two of classical music’s most evocative works:
Ralph Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending
Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D Major, specially arranged for solo violin and string quintet
THE EXPERIENCE
Exploring themes of nature, light, hope and freedom, The Lark Ascending creates a beautiful pastoral soundscape inspired by birdsong and the natural world. Beethoven’s concerto takes listeners from moments of serenity and contemplation to an exhilarating sense of liberation.
CONCERT & DINNER
Following the performance, guests will enjoy dinner in the elegant Markree Castle dining rooms, completing an unforgettable evening of exceptional live music, fine dining and the unique atmosphere of a historic Irish castle.