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Music in times of war

Music and war may seem poles apart, but the suffering caused by conflict is sometimes best captur...

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12.55 6 Jun 2026


Music in times of war


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12.55 6 Jun 2026


Music and war may seem poles apart, but the suffering caused by conflict is sometimes best captured in the music of a great composer.  

Music in time of war is the theme of this year’s West Cork Chamber Music Festival, which runs from 26th June until the 5th July.  

The festival director joined Pat to talk us through some of the music and why it was chosen as this year's theme.


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