East Galway native award-winning composer and conductor Eímear Noone is to officially open the Galway International Arts Festival this day week at the Galmont Hotel.
A native of Kilconnell, Eímear was the first woman to conduct the orchestra at the Academy Awards,
But she's best known for her work as a composer for video games including World of Warcraft and The Legend of Zelda.
Eímear has arranged the music for, and will conduct, the 28-piece orchestra in the Big Top on Wednesday week (jul 17) during which the music of Stewart Copeland and The Police will be celebrated
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Playing alongside the orchestra, Mr. Copeland will be joined by his band and guest vocalists.
