42nd Season
Emily Anderson Concert
Emily Anderson Concert Hall, University of GalwayEMILY ANDERSON CONCERT Castalian Quartet Finghin Collins, piano MOZART Piano Sonata in C minor K. 457 Quartet in D minor K. 421 Piano Concerto in A major K. 414 “It is always special to perform in our home countries; ever since Irish violist Ruth Gibson joined the Castalian String Quartet we have been eagerly anticipating…
RESCHEDULED- Elégie
The Hardiman Ballroom 14/15 Eyre Square, Galway, IrelandRESCHEDULED Elégie: Rachmaninov – A Heart in Exile Scripted by Lucy Parham Lucy Parham, piano Simon Russel Beal, narrator In the year of his 150th anniversary, Elégie tells Rachmaninov’s extraordinary story with both music and words. Vividly evoking his early life in Russia and subsequently in exile are his best-loved works for solo piano, as…
RESCHEDULED- MfG Encore: Elégie
Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry Athenry, Co. Galway, IrelandRESCHEDULED ELÉGIE Rachmaninov – A Heart in Exile Lucy Parham, piano Simon Russel Beal, narrator Scripted by Lucy Parham In the year of his 150th anniversary, Elégie tells Rachmaninov’s extraordinary story with both music and words. Vividly evoking his early life in Russia and subsequently in exile are his best-loved works for solo piano, as…
Lunchtime Concert: Agustina Taborda
O'Donoghue Theatre, University of GalwayIn association with Arts in Action, University of Galway Agustina Taborda, bandoneon Agustina will play a selection of solo bandoneon arrangements of tangos and other Argentine styles made by renowned bandoneonists such as Astor Piazzolla and Nestor Marconi. THE LUNCHTIME SERIES IS SUPPORTED BY SAP TICKETS Although these concerts are free, it is advisable to…
Gealán Quartet
PorterShed A DóGEALÁN QUARTET Gina Maria McGuinness, violin Eoin Ducrot, violin Fiachra de hOra, viola Paul Grennan, cello SCHUMANN Quartet in A minor Op.41 No.1 MICHAEL DOHERTY Quartet No. 3 (Commissioned by the Gealán Quartet) SHOSTAKOVICH Quartet No. 8 This bright young Irish group, the Gealán Quartet returns for their second tour for the National String Quartet…
A TASTE OF CELLISSIMO
Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason
The Galmont Hotel & Spa
Sheku Kanneh-Mason cello Isata Kanneh-Mason piano FRANK BRIDGE Sonata for Cello and Piano in D minor, H. 125 CHOPIN Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor, Op. 65 RACHMANINOV Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 19 This British sibling duo have shot to fame in recent years and are among the most highly sought-after…
Contemporary Duo
Black Box TheatreAlex Petcu, percussion Marion Cronin, dance artist Music for Galway and Galway Dance Project have joined forces to bring together two top Irish based artists: percussionist Alex Petcu and Marion Cronin. Join them at the Black Box where they will first perform individually and then present a new work that has emerged from their extended…
Lunchtime concert: Andreea Banciu & Aileen Cahill
Emily Anderson Concert Hall, University of GalwayIn association with Arts in Action, University of Galway Andreea Banciu, viola Aileen Cahill, piano Works for viola and piano by Ina Boyle, Elizabeth Maconchy, Valentina Cleopatra Perepelita and Clara Schumann. THE LUNCHTIME SERIES IS SUPPORTED BY SAP TICKETS Although these concerts are free, it is advisable to register to avoid disappointment. Please note that…
Piano Gourmand
The Hardiman Ballroom 14/15 Eyre Square, Galway, IrelandYukine Kuroki (Japan) Winner of the Dublin International Piano Competition 2022 Jaeden Izik-Dzurko (Canada) Winner of the Paloma O’Shea Santander Piano Competition, Santander 2022 Yukine Kuroki: MENDELSSOHN Fantasie Op. 18 ‘Scottish Sonata’ SAINT-SAENS/LISZT Dance Macabre, S555 SCHUBERT/LISZT Ave Maria, S558/12 LISZT L’année de Pelerinage 2nd year: Petrarch Sonnets 47, 104 and 123 Après une Lecture…
MfG Encore: Piano Showcase
Lough Rea Hotel & SpaYukine Kuroki (Japan) Winner of the Dublin International Piano Competition 2022 SAINT-SAENS/LISZT Dance Macabre, S555 SCHUBERT/LISZT Ave Maria, S558/12 LISZT L’année de Pelerinage 2nd year: Petrarch Sonnets 47 and 104 Jaeden Izik-Dzurko (Canada) Winner of the Paloma O’Shea Santander Piano Competition, Santander 2022 BACH/LISZT Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 543 RACHMANINOV Prelude in…
Lunchtime Concert: Megan O’Neill & Teresa O’Donnell
O'Donoghue Theatre, University of GalwayIn association with Arts in Action, University of Galway Megan O’Neill, soprano Teresa O’Donnell, harp Songs by Schumann, Ravel and Britten performed by the winner of the 2022 RDS Music Bursary alongside concert harpist Teresa O’Donnell THE LUNCHTIME SERIES IS SUPPORTED BY SAP TICKETS Although these concerts are free, it is advisable to register to…
Lunchtime Concert: Aidan Chan
Emily Anderson Concert Hall, University of GalwayIn association with Arts in Action, University of Galway Aidan Chan, piano Winner of the 2023 RDS Music Bursary, Aidan Chan presents a programme of piano music by Chinese and Irish composers Tan Dun, Philip Hammond, Linda Buckley and Chen Yi. THE LUNCHTIME SERIES IS SUPPORTED BY SAP TICKETS Although these concerts are free, it…
Music For Good Friday
St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church St. Nicholas Collegiate Church,, Galway, IrelandCollegium | Mark Duley, director SALVATOR MUNDI THOMAS TALLIS Salvator mundi O salutaris hostia PETER PHILIPS O crux splendidior RIHARDS DUBRA O crux ave ĒRIK EŠENVALDS O salutaris hostia EDWARD BAIRSTOW Let all mortal flesh keep silence HERBERT HOWELLS Psalm prelude De profundis Requiem Collegium's programme for Good Friday explores themes associated with the…
Eonta
O'Donoghue Theatre, University of GalwayCansu Tanrikulu, voice Carol McGonnell, clarinet NICK DUNSTON Our Weeping Comet STOCKHAUSEN In Freundschaft TANRIKULU/McGONNELL Rupture Eonta are two creatives dedicated to finding the edge of musical imagination. From two different worlds of music, they combine their similar roles as improvising composer-performers with a ravenous attitude in exploring the unknown. Please note that tickets…
