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Hannah Sherry.

WHEN the summer holidays arrive, big-hearted Headford teenager Hannah Sherry will be packing her suitcase with the aim of making a difference to the lives of young people in need in Africa. Hannah’s school, Repton in Derbyshire, has forged close links with the Dreamland School in Ghana and Hannah will be one of eight students travelling there for two weeks in July.

But before she goes, Hannah, who is also an extremely talented musician, will be helping her former piano teacher, the acclaimed concert pianist Santa Ignace, deliver a feast of Chopin to Killarney, next week.

If you like music then you will love Frédéric Chopin. Santa Ignace has put together a programme of the most wonderful Ballades by Frédéric Chopin as part of her recital in The Brehon Hotel next Wednesday, June 1, at 7.30pm.

Santa, who is currently studying for her second master’s degree at the Conservatorium Van Amsterdam, plans to play all four of Chopin’s Ballades and Reminiscenza by Nikolai Medtner. The Chopin Ballades are considered the finest of Chopin’s creation and among the most representative of romantic music.

Santa, who is on a short visit to Killarney and break from her studies, is especially happy to be returning to The Brehon Hotel for what will be her second recital at this wonderful venue.

Hannah, who will be in the middle of her midterm break from school, was thrilled when Santa asked her if she would perform alongside her.

For those of you who have not heard Santa perform before and would like a taste of what is in store you can view some of her many video performances on YouTube. Just search Santa Ignace on YouTube. You will not be sorry.

Admission to the recital is €15 and €10 for students on the door. All seating is unreserved so arrive early to secure your seat.
 

 
Pictured above, Hannah Sherry.