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About solstrek Strings...
Solstrek Strings are a new string quartet based in Galway and Belfast, led by Sinead Hayes. The ensemble performs a range of music, from contemporary to classical with a foundation also in Irish and other traditional and folk music.
To find out more about the ensemble and to hear about their concerts, join our mailing list!
To learn more about Sinead's conducting work, visit her website www.sineadhayes.net.
Walking in Ulysses
“It was amazing to have new worlds created in a place I know so well - an amazing achievement.” - Walking in Ulysses participant, Culture Night 2022
Walking in Ulysses - Immersive Self-Guided Audio Walk
More info on additional locations coming soon!
Walking in Ulysses brings you into the swirling world and words of James Joyce's masterpiece. The self-guided walk starts in the carpark beside the Palace Grounds Playground (link below) while the virtual walk can be accessed via the link below. Walk at any time!
Influenced by John Cage's Roaratorio, Walking in Ulysses was created by Galway musician and composer Sinead Hayes (solstrek). The work features an original soundtrack and score composed and performed by Sinead, and features the voices of local Tuam legends Midie Corcoran, Ronan Lardner & Padraig Stevens. Also featured are voices of local Tuam residents and students from St. Jarlath's College.
Along the way you will meet the characters of the book - Leopold Bloom, Stephen Dedalus, The Citizen (and his dog!), and of course Molly Bloom. Experience the carriage ride to Paddy Dignam's funeral in surround sound, and discover the imaginary love story between Bloom and Gertie MacDowell!!
The self guided walk can be experienced virtually online or in person The audio triggers automatically using the GPS in your phone. Don't forget your headphones!!
Recent Projects
Baroque Session
A project to record and film a new performance of A Baroque Session (with Carolan & Friends) with the young musicians of Athenry Sinfonietta.
Carolan's Rambles
An exciting project with 200 young musicians from Coole Music & Arts using the life of Turlough Carolan as a catalyst for creativity, and to spark a conversation about the value of the arts.
The Wild Swans..
A new project for improvised solo violin inspired by the poetry of W. B. Yeats.
Violin/improvisation: solstrek
Collaborate
We would be delighted work with you, to create music which adds to the dramatic and emotional impact of your story or project
sølstrek's professional background as a performer and collaborator in contemporary music and opera gives her a unique perspective on the role of music in storytelling.
For a chat about your ideas, please drop us an e-mail, or get in touch via the contact form below. Plans for musical world domination are especially welcome - if we can help, we will!!
sølstrek: definition
“sølstrek is a Norwegian word meaning 'silver streak'. The vast Norwegian landscape, with its big skies and dramatic scenery, reminds me of the West of Ireland. These places inspire me as a composer and musician.” - sølstrek