Musicians invited to apply for high end classical instruments

Applications are being invited from musicians based in County Roscommon to apply to the Music Network National Musical Instrument Collection – open to up and coming classical players.

The call is for access to seven high quality classical instruments, Violin: Alessandro Camilletti (2025); Violin: Fratelli Guastalla (1925); Violin: Voller Brothers (1893); Viola: Charles John Wilkinson (c. 1935); The Maurice Meulien Cello & Bow: Caressa & Francais cello (1906), Robert Pierce bow (2021); Cello: Roger Hansell, Davidov-Stradivari copy (2020); Concert Harp: Salvi – Iris Natural (2025).

The announcement was made by the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O'Donovan T.D. as part of the Music Network Music Capital Scheme which has been supporting the purchase of musical instruments for both individual professional musicians and non-professional performing groups for the past 17 years.

This specific strand of the scheme, for high end classical instruments was run for the first time last year. It is designed to address the unique challenges faced by emerging professional classical players – and keen to receive applications from exceptional Roscommon musicians.

Applications close on Tuesday, September 29th at 2 p.m.. More information about the awards, guidelines and application forms is available at www.musicnetwork.ie