2024 Episode 7

2024 Episode 7

In the final episode of the 2024 Buildup season, Carl sits down for a final time with Artistic Director Katherine Hunka, to reflect on her 4 years as Artistic Director of the Killaloe Music Festival. The Podcast will return on May 31st and June 1st and 2nd for the 2024 Recap Series.

2024 Episode 6

On this weeks episode, Carl talks about the music and the life of Lili Boulanger, as well as speaking to Festival Chair, Trish Taylor Thompson, about the Art Showcase 2024

2024 Episode 5

This week, Carl is joined by Dr. Judith Hill, an expert in the history of St. Flannan’s Cathedral and the surrounding area. Afterwards, Carl chats to 3 students from the Animation department at TUS about their contributions to the Friday night Late Night concert.

2024 Episode 4

This week, Carl is joined by the fabulous Róisín Fleming, a cellist and pianist who joins him (among others) for his Rising Star coffee concert on June 2nd. Afterwards, Carl takes a deep dive into the music of Felix Mendelssohn and Richard Strauss.

2024 Episode 2

This week, Carl takes a deep dive into the music of composer Franz Schubert, someone who has featured many times over the festival history. But before that, Carl chats to pianist Fiachra Garvey about the repertoire he is tackling this year, among other things. Sit back relax and enjoy!