Midwinter Festival FAURÉ: Music from 1885 – 1895
The Hardiman Ballroom 14/15 Eyre Square, Galway, IrelandMichel Dalberto, pianoBenoît Capt, baritoneFinghin Collins, pianoConTempo Quartet Thema & Variations for piano in C sharp minor, Op. 73Selected songs from Fauré’s second periodCinq Mélodies de Venise, Op. 58“Dolly” Suite for piano duet, Op. 56Piano Quintet No. 1 in D minor, Op. 89 In this concert we focus on Fauré’s so-called middle period, music…
Midwinter Festival FAURÉ: Music from 1915 – 1923
The Hardiman Ballroom 14/15 Eyre Square, Galway, IrelandANNOUNCEMENT! In response to the Status Red wind warning issued by Met Éireann in Galway, today’s concert will finish at the earlier time of 4.00pm, to allow audience members and staff to travel home safely. Please note that the closing reception following the concert has been cancelled. We hope to see as many of you at…
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. 28 ‘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…
Artist Profile:
Michael Chang
Michael Chang is originally from Seattle and began training as a classical violinist at the age of 5. He played in a variety of orchestras and symphonies, and while studying at university, he found himself caught up in the Seattle grunge movement of the early 90s. His band, Like Rain, was nominated for Best New…
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 HallUniversity of Galway
In 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…
Artist Profile:
Gavin Maloney
Gavin Maloney is one of Ireland’s foremost musicians. He is Associate Principal Conductor of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and has a long-standing relationship with the National Symphony Orchestra and Choirs.…
Cellissimo (18 to 26 May)
Galway Bay is Calling
Leisureland Salthill, Galway, Galway, IrelandNaomi Berrill, cello Matthew Berrill, conductor Galway Jam Circle Sean McGrath (leader) | Brendan Casey | Caroline Slattery | Claudia Falk | Coralie Mureau | Donnacha Bushe | Ernesto Lara Sánchez | Gina Mooney | Kathryn Reynolds | Kieran Cunnane | Maura Tomei | Maria Vittoria Marra | Micheal Murphy | Rebecca Breslin | Sally Whelan | Sarah Ryan | Viorel Anitei Voice of…
Songs of Travel: The Journey Begins
Leisureland Salthill, Galway, Galway, IrelandMary Robinson, speaker National Symphony Orchestra Gavin Maloney, conductor Alban Gerhardt, cello Jakob Koranyi, cello Finghin Collins, piano DJURO ZIVKOVIC Cello and piano concerto MARY ROBINSON Keynote address on Climate Justice SHOSTAKOVICH Cello concerto No. 2 MENDELSSOHN Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage Join the National Symphony Orchestra and a star-studded cast for the…
Cellissimo Festival Club
JEKYLL - Hyde Bar GalwaySaturday 18 May to Friday 24 May at 10pm And after a full day of music, why not head to Jeckyll to relax in good company and some of the…
Songs of Travel: Interactive Comic Premiere
Black Box TheatreDaria van den Bercken, piano Bogdan Sofei, violin Jakob Koranyi, cello Macdara O Seireadáin, clarinet Alex Petcu, percussion Anna Lardi, gamer More than a game, Songs of Travel is an…
The Story of a Cello
Black Box TheatreIrish Chamber Orchestra Katherine Hunka, director Camille Thomas, cello SIBELIUS Andante Festivo CPE BACH Cello Concerto in A minor WQ170 CHOPIN (arr. Franchomme) Funeral March Raindrop Prelude FRANCHOMME Air Russe Varié GRIEG Holberg Suite French cellist Camille Thomas is in demand all over the world, enchanting audiences with her flawless technique and…
International Student Programme – Masterclasses
Cellissimo 2024 includes an International Student Programme (ISP) that will take place in Galway city from 20 May to 24 May 2024. Eight recent graduates from across Europe will take…
Bach Plus Series
A Tale of Sixes! Just as the six monumental Bach Cello Suites form the core of the entire solo cello repertoire, the Bach Plus Series forms the core of Cellissimo. Each day at 1.00pm, starting on Monday 20th May, we present a different cellist in the heart of Galway, in the historic setting of St…
Classic Hour with Alban Gerhardt & Hugh Tinney
Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, IrelandAlban Gerhardt, cello Hugh Tinney, piano DEBUSSY Sonata PROKOFIEV Sonata in C major Op. 119 BEETHOVEN Sonata in A major Op. 69 German star cellist Alban Gerhardt and…
Cellissimo Ambassador Evening
Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, IrelandCatherine Cotter, cello Finghin Collins, piano CARL MARIA CON WEBER Adagio and Rondo FAURÉ Papillon SHOSTAKOVICH Sonata for cello and piano Open Auditions with performances by the Cellissimo Ambassador…
The Song of The Trees
Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, IrelandTuesday 21st to Friday 24th May Little John Nee, narrator Neil Martin, cello The show will be approximately 45 minutes long. Suitable for audiences aged 8 upwards. SCHOOL SHOWS: Tuesday 21 May 12:00 Thursday 23 May 12:00 Friday 24 May 10:00 Friday 24 May 12:00 PUBLIC SHOW: Wednesday 22 May 18:00 Directed…
