JACK Quartet and Carol McGonnell

DICMF is proud to open the 2024 iteration of Ireland’s longest-running chamber music festival with an ambitious new work for clarinet and string quartet by Ann Cleare. Commissioned by DICMF, with funds from The Arts Council, the work takes its inspiration from the iconic surroundings of Dublin’s Richmond Barracks, a building of historical importance with over 200 years of military, political and social history located in Inchicore. The world première of Cleare’s work will be performed by acclaimed clarinettist Carol McGonnell and JACK Quartet.

Ruth Crawford Seeger, String Quartet 1931
Kaija Saariaho, Duft for Solo Clarinet
Juri Seo, Three Imaginary Chansons (Irish première)
Ann Cleare, Clarinet Quintet (World Première)

Presented in partnership with Dublin City Council Culture Company and Richmond Barracks
Supported by Dublin City Council