Kenneth Rice

Regarded as Ireland's most versatile violinist, Kenneth Rice performs with a wide range of musicians in a wide range of styles. As a member of the Irish chamber orchestra he has performed and toured the classical, and baroque repertoire with artists such as Ann Sophie Mutter, Maxim Vengerov and Nigel Kennedy. His Nuevo Tango-Quartet explores the tango inspired music of Astor Piazzolla, his show 'Good evening Mr. Kreisler' pays tribute to the life and music of the great violinist Fritz Kreisler, and his work with the West Ocean String Quartet explores the boundaries of traditional/classical fusion. He also works extensively as a composer and arranger for television, radio, film and a host of contemporary bands.