By Dan Walsh
There is a special Irish-Franco connection event taking place in the 13th century setting that is Enniscorthy Castle tomorrow (Friday) at 7pm titled “Eileen Grey and the Jazz Age” with music from Melanie O’Reilly’s Swing Jazz Trio.
The event is to honour the life and work of an Enniscorthy native, Eileen Grey who is considered a pioneer of the Modernist movement, her remarkable work in Architecture and design has cemented her as one of the most influential figures of her time
This brilliant event includes a short talk on the amazing Eileen Grey, and the modernist movement France in the 1920’s and 30’s. Followed by a concert by Melanie O’Reilly’s Swing Jazz Trio. Inspired by the Paris Jazz Age, Melanie and her Swing trio will celebrate the music of one of the most exciting periods when jazz reigned in clubs and cabarets in Paris and symbolised the decade’s spirit of liberation. Frequented by musicians, authors, avant-garde artists and socialites, it was in this jazz quarter where Eileen Grey had her successful design studio.
This concert is offered in partnership with the Wexford Normandy Cultural Association Tickets: €25 for Adults, €20 for Seniors/Students To book call 053 9234699 or email info@enniscorthycastle.ie
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