Lunchtime Concert: Laoise McMullin
Siobhán McKenna Theatre, University of GalwayIn association with Arts in Action, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe-University of Galway Laoise McMullin, piano Galway musician Laoise McMullin is no stranger to MfG. In years gone by she was a trusted page turner but now we are excited to welcome her on stage as pianist and composer. She will perform works by Bach, Chopin and Albeniz. THE…
Fidelio Trio
The Hardiman Ballroom 14/15 Eyre Square, Galway, IrelandDarragh Morgan, violin | Tim Gill, cello | Mary Dullea, piano BEETHOVEN "Ghost" Trio Op. 70 No.1 SCHOENBERG Verklärte Nacht (arr. Steuermann) SCHUBERT Trio in E flat major Op. 100 The Fidelio Trio returns to Galway to perform a programme of pillars of the piano trio repertoire. Masterpieces by Beethoven and Schubert frame Edward Steuermann's…
National Symphony Orchestra
Leisureland Salthill, Galway, Galway, IrelandNational Symphony Orchestra Alexander Shelley, conductor Simone Lamsma, violin BRAHMS Violin Concerto SCHUMANN Symphony No. 3, Rhenish Hear the soul-bearing Violin Concerto by Brahms and Schumann’s simmering, slow-burning Rhenish Symphony brought to life by the National Symphony Orchestra and violinist Simone Lamsma, under the baton of Alexander Shelley. PRESENTED IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE NATIONAL…
Britten Oboe Quartet
St. Joseph's Church, Presentation RdNicholas Daniel, oboe & cor anglais | Jacqueline Shave, violin | Ting-Ru Lai, viola | Caroline Dearnley, cello MOZART Adagio K. 580a MACONCHY Oboe quartet MOERAN Phantasy Quartet SHAVE Artin Danish trad Sonderho Bridal Trilogy MOZART Oboe Quartet K. 370 The Britten Oboe Quartet, led by star oboist Nicholas Daniel, presents a typically eclectic…
MfG Encore: Britten Oboe Quartet
Campbell's Tavern, Headford Campbell's Tavern, Cloghanower, Headford, Co. Galway, IrelandNicholas Daniel, oboe & cor anglais | Jacqueline Shave, violin | Ting-Ru Lai, viola | Caroline Dearnley, cello MOZART Adagio K. 580a MACONCHY Oboe quartet MOERAN Phantasy Quartet SHAVE Artin…
Lunchtime Concert: KRAINA
Siobhán McKenna Theatre, University of GalwayIn association with Arts in Action, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe-University of Galway Cahal Masterson, piano | Rebecca Murphy, soprano KRAINA by Anselm MacDonnell The experience of the Polish diaspora in Ireland is the…
Vanbrugh & Friends
St. Joseph's Church, Presentation RdKeith Pascoe, violin | Marja Gaynor, violin | Simon Aspell, viola | Ed Creedon, viola | Christopher Marwood, cello MOZART Quintet in C major K515 BRAHMS Clarinet Quintet (version for…
Music for Good Friday: MISERERE
St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church St. Nicholas Collegiate Church,, Galway, IrelandCOLLEGIUM Mark Duley, director PALESTRINA Popule meus ALLEGRI Miserere ZELENKA Vinea mea electa MICHAEL HAYDN Vinea mea electa POULENC Vinea mea electa JAMES MACMILLAN Miserere Collegium's programme features two…
Anne-Marie McDermott
Emily Anderson Concert Hall, University of Galway Emily Anderson Concert Hall, University of Galway, Galway, IrelandAnne-Marie McDermott, piano BACH English Suite No. 2 in A minor BACH-BUSONI Chaconne BRAHMS Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Handel One of the most dazzling pianists on…
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Rachel Croash
Dublin Soprano Rachel Croash was a member of the inaugural Irish National Opera Studio and the Cork Opera House Cara O’Sullivan Associate Artists. Awards include the Wexford Festival Opera Aria…
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Natalie Clein
Described by the Times as 'mesmerising' and 'soaringly passionate', British cellist Natalie Clein has built a distinguished career, regularly performing at major venues and with orchestras worldwide. She records regularly…
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Neil Martin
Belfast-born Neil Martin is a composer and musician who enjoys a most varied and rewarding career. Recent compositions include an opera - Nobody/Somebody (2023), a violin concerto - dall’ombra (2022),…
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Nicolas Altstaedt
German-French cellist Nicolas Altstaedt is one of the most sought after and versatile artists today. As a soloist, conductor, and artistic director, he performs repertoire spanning from early music to…
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National Symphony Orchestra
Patron: Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland Chief Conductor: Jaime Martín Founded in 1948, the National Symphony Orchestra has been at the centre of Ireland’s cultural life for 75 years.…
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Pól Ó Conghaile
Pól Ó Conghaile is Travel Editor with The Irish Independent and a regular contributor to National Geographic Traveller, among other international publications. He has been named Travel Writer of the…
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Stephanie Dufresne
Stephanie Dufresne is a dancer, actor and choreographer from the West of Ireland based in Dublin. Stephanie holds a BA in Dance from the Rotterdam Dance Academy and is a…
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William Butt
William Butt was born in London and started his musical career early as a chorister in St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle. After graduating from the RNCM with Moray Welsh he…
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Adrian Mantu
Dr Adrian Mantu is the cellist/founder of the ConTempo Quartet (1995), Galway Ensemble in Residence since 2003 and RTE’s National Quartet since 2013. He is the winner of 16 International…
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Catherine Cotter
Catherine Cotter is a student at the Royal College of Music in London, where she studies with Amanda Truelove. She began her studies with Aisling Drury-Byrne in 2009 in the…
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Katherine Hunka
“ a beguiling melt in the mouth sonority….a silver purity enhanced by a magical instinct for cantabile” BBC Music Magazine. Born in London, Katherine studied at the Royal Academy of…
