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MAMI-Music Artists Management Ireland are delighted to present DALKEYMOZARTFEST2006, an evening dedicated to celebrating the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth and the lives of his contemporaries. The Concert will take place on Saturday 25th March at 8pm in St. Patricks Church, Dalkey. Tickets are available on the night and in local outlets throughout Dalkey, and cost €20.00. Well-known presenter, RTE Prime Times Mark Little, will compere the concert.

With performances by some of Ireland’s top musicians of some of the most famous and dazzling arias from operas, magical movements from well known string quartets and stylistically sophisticated solo works, DALKEYMOZARTFEST2006 promises to be an evening to remember.

INSPIRED BY MOZART is a historical, musical journey which transports the listener through a myriad of spectacular classical compositions starting with Dowland and on to Donizetti, with a splash of vigour and verve from Italy’s Verdi and a melange of Mozart.

Not only does INSPIRED BY MOZART promise to provide a chance to celebrate the undeniable gift that Mozart brought to the Classical music era, but it will also allow the listener an opportunity to learn about the fascinating historical link between one of the world’s most beautiful villages and Dalkey born composer John Dowland. In Dalkey’s own Sorrento Park, set into a rock face, there is a fine metal mosaic of the poet and lutenist John Dowland, who was an intimate friend of William Shakespeare. It has been said that his descriptions of the Dalkey coast inspired the setting for Elsinore in 'Hamlet'."

Set in the beautiful surroundings of St. Patrick’s Church Dalkey (opened in 1843), members of the DALKEYMOZARTFEST2006 audience can look forward to the superb talent on offer by Tenor; Karl Scully, Mezzo Soprano; Alison Dunne, Cellist; Tara-Lee Byrne, pianist; Mary McCague and special guests; The Kurdanza String Quartet. Both Karl and Alison have personally been hand picked and chosen as the Irish representatives, tenor and mezzo-soprano respectively,alongside 10 singers from around the world, to participate in the Wexford Opera Festival Young Artists Development Programme this April.

INSPIRED BY MOZART is kindly sponsored by Allied Irish Bank, Lennox Estates, Exchange Bookshop, McCabes Select Stores, Kenny & Associates Tax Consultants, The Dalkey Clinic, Country Bake, Kellys Hardware, Dalkey Pharmacy, Molls Paraphernalia, Mulberrie Exclusive Gift Shop, The Thai House and StressWorks Nicole Kamm.

Karl Scully has recently returned to Ireland after completing two years of Post Graduate operatic studies in Genoa, Italy with Gabriella Ravazzi. In Ireland Karl was a student of the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin, where studied under Dr.Veronica Dunne and Suzanne Murphy.

Karl's operatic roles include Albert in “Albert Herring” by Benjamin Britten, National Concert Hall, Dublin, Paolino in "Il Matrimonio Segreto", Cimarosa, Orvieto, Italy, Ferrando,in Cosi Fan Tutte, Orvieto, Italy and Dan Cairio, "Bizet", Carmen with Lyric Opera North, Belfast. Whilst living in Italy Karl was resident tenor in Teatro Carlo Felice in Genoa, Italy, where he sang solo roles alongside world famous artists including American bass Samuel Ramey. He also starred as Count John McCormack in the cinematic film “Nora” starring Ewan McGregor. Karl has performed solo engagements in the Teatro Carlo Felice, Genoa, Italy, National Concert Hall, RDS, Dublin Castle, Bank of Ireland Arts Centre, Mansion House, Christ Church Cathedral, The Helix, Dublin and The Waterfront, Belfast.

In June 2003 and 2004 Karl was awarded the CDVEC Bursary for Advanced Musicians studying abroad. In 2005, Karl was awarded a Scholarship for most promising young artist at the Spazio Musica Orvieto International Opera Festival Umbria, Italy.

Karl was chosen as the Irish tenor representative along with ten singers worldwide to participate in The Wexford Opera Festival Young Artists Deveploment Programme this April. Future engagements include a concert celebration of the life and works of post-romantic female french composer Mel Bonis in the celebrated concert venue Le Moulin D'Andee in Normandy, France in April 2006 and MOZARTFEST2006 on 27th April @ 8pm in Marlay House, Marlay Park, Dublin.

Karl is represented by MAMI-Music Artists Management Ireland.

Alison Dunne commenced her vocal studies with Prof. Paul Deegan in the Royal Irish Academy of Music. She is currently in her third year of Bachelor of Music Performance Degree in the Dublin Institute of Technology studying under Mary Brennen.

In October 2005 Alison sang her first major role of Dorabella in Mozart's "Cosi Fan Tutte" in an Opera Ireland lunchtime production. This production, which was directed by Dieter Kaeigi, toured the United States in January 2006 with performances in Boston and New York. Alison's other operatic roles include Carmen from "Carmen", Orlofsky from "Die Fledermaus" and Third lady from "The Magic Flute". Alison is currently a chorus member of Opera Ireland and has also sung with Anna Livia Opera Company. Performances include Tosca, La Traviata, Queen of Spades, Il Trovatore and Carmen.

Alison is also in demand as a sacred and oratorio singer. Performances to date include Handel's Messiah with The Galway Baroque singers, Vivaldi's Gloria with both The Palestrina Choir and Carlow Choral Society and Bach's Christmas Oratorio with Trinity Choir Dublin. Alison is a regular soloist with The Palestrina Choir under the direction of Blanaid Murphy.

Alison has toured extensively with Anuna and The National Chamber Choir of which she is currently a deputy member was recently offered a full time position. Alison was personally invited by renowned tenor Denis O'Neill to participate in the Wexford Opera Festival Young Artists Development Scheme this April.

Tara-Lee Byrne has recently returned to Dublin after spending the last two years in living in Northern Italy where she was studying under the esteemed Pedagogue and Author Elizabeth Wilson. In 2001 Tara graduated from the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Performance Honours and subsequently studied privately in London with Anna Shuttleworth. In 2003 she completed a year of postgraduate performance studies in Utrecht Hogeschool voor de Kunsten, Holland after which she relocated to Italy. In 2004 Tara successfully completed a post graduate diploma in Chamber Orchestra in Saluzzo, Italy.

Tara-Lee has held the position of principal cellist with The National Youth Orchestra of Ireland, Orchestra da Camera Di Scuola APM, Saluzzo, Utrecht Symphony Orchestra,Holland, RIAM Symphony and Chamber Orchestras and The Hibernian Orchestra, Ireland. Tara is a deputy cellist with The National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland and RTE Concert Orchestra. Tara has regularly performed on baroque cello with the Irish Baroque Orchestra.

In concerto, Tara has performed with the Hibernian Orchestra in The National Concert Hall, Dublin, RIAM Chamber Orchestra in The National Gallery of Ireland and Dublin Symphony Orchestra in UCD. Tara has been a multiple prize winner in all national and regional competitions in Ireland. Tara-Lee's awards and scholarships include the ESTA Nannie Jamieson Nutshell Bursary, Dublin City Council's Advanced Instrumentalists Bursary and the CDVEC Scholarship for Exceptional Instrumentalists studying abroad.

Future concerts include a celebration of the life and works of esteemed female post-romantic french composer Mel Bonis in the world famous Le Moulin D'Andee in Normandy, France in April 2006. Other projects include an Irish Tour in Summer 2006 with ICE-International Cello Ensemble of which she is founder. Tara is currently Orchestra Manager of The Hibernian Orchestra and Treasurer of Dublin Youth Orchestra Summer Music Courses. In 2005 she founded MAMI, Music Artists Management Ireland, a management company supporting young artists in performance both in Ireland and Europe. In September 2006 Tara will commence her Masters Degree in Performance, Music Management and Italian, in Trinity College London where she has been awarded a scholarship.

Tara-Lee Byrne is represented by MAMI-Music Artists Management Ireland.

Mary McCague from Dundalk, Co Louth began her piano studies with DR John O'Conor at the age of five and at the age of eight, gave a live,solo performance on the Late Late Toy Show. In competition, Mary is a multiple prizewinner at the Siemens Feis Ceoil at both Junior and Senior levels.

In 2005 Mary was awarded the Nordell Cup and the Mabel Swainson Pianoforte Award, for which the prize was a full-length evening recital in the John Field Room, National Concert Hall, Dublin. She has given many recitals both north and south of the border. As concerto soloist Mary has performed with RIAM Chamber Orchestra and Wind Ensemble and Trinity College Orchestral Society. In July 2002, Mary along with her sister Catherine toured Ireland as piano soloists with the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland U18's, performing Saint-Saens' ever popular Carnival of the Animals. In 2003-2004, Mary toured with the RTE Concert Orchestra as piano soloist for their annual Music in the Classroom series. She has played orchestral piano with the NYOI, DYO Symphony Orchestra, RIAM Symphony Orchestra and has worked with the dynamic Crash Ensemble.

Mary has attended the Austrian Masterclass Series and has participated in masterclasses with Barry Snyder and Barry Douglas. In July 2005, with funding from the Arts Council, Mary took part in the the Nice International Summer Music Festival where she worked with Brigitte Engerer and Oxana Yablonskaya. Mary is currently pursuing a Master in Piano Performance at the Royal Irish Academy of Music under the tutelage of Dr. John O'Conor and Reamonn Keary.

Tara-Lee Byrne, Director
Music Artists Management Ireland MAMI
Mobile: 087-6096736
Email: musicartistsmanagementireland@gmail.com