Artist Profile:
Killian White
Killian White is the first cellist to be awarded the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Music Bursary, the single largest annual classical music award in Ireland, and one of the largest in Europe. Killian was described as “an outstanding winner who impressed with a superb performance and a crystal-clear sense of purpose,” by John O’Kane (RTE)…
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Macdara Ó Seireadáin
Macdara Ó Seireadáin is a native of Dublin and a First Class Honours graduate of the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover and Royal Irish Academy of Music, where he studied with Johannes Peitz and John Finucane respectively. A multiple competition prizewinner, Macdara has performed as soloist with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, RTÉ Concert…
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Naomi Berrill
Naomi is a cellist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and singer, originally from Co. Galway, currently based in Florence, Italy. After completing her musical studies in Scotland, Italy and Switzerland, she began composing new material, arranging works from different musical genres and experimenting with cello technique, giving it focus as an accompanying instrument to the voice. She has…
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Jeannette Bogado
Jeannette Bogado is a violinist from Paraguay who secured an Irish Chamber Orchestra scholarship to undertake the MA in Classical Strings Performance in the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance last September 2022. In Paraguay, she had experience playing in the National Symphony Orchestra, Asuncion Symphony Orchestra and in Chamber Music concerts. She also…
Midwinter Festival FAURÉ
Friday 19 January to Sunday 21 January 2024The Hardiman Ballroom & St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church “For me, art, and especially music, exist to elevate us as far as possible above everyday existence” – Gabriel Fauré Gabriel Fauré was one of the most significant French composers, linking the end of Romanticism with the beginnings of the…
Midwinter Festival FAURÉ: Music from 1870 – 1880
The Hardiman Ballroom 14/15 Eyre Square, Galway, IrelandMichel Dalberto, pianoBenoît Capt, baritoneNathan Mierdl, violinAndreea Banciu, violaLaure-Hélène Michel, cello Ballade for piano in F sharp, Op. 19Sonata No. 1 for violin & piano in A, Op. 13Selection of Songs from Fauré’s first periodPiano Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 15 In our first concert we hear music from Fauré’s radiant first…
Midwinter Festival FAURÉ:
‘Come and Sing – Fauré Requiem’
St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
St. Nicholas Collegiate Church,, Galway, Ireland
SOLD OUT! Saoirse Knauer, sopranoBenoît Capt, baritoneGeraldine O’Doherty, harpRonan De Burca, organJeannette Bogado, violinSt. Nicholas SingersMark Duley, conductor Requiem in D minor, Op. 48 Come and hear Fauré’s beautiful Requiem performed by the St Nicholas Singers community choir conducted by Mark Duley, with soloists Saoirse Knauer, soprano and Benoit Capt, baritone IN PARTNERSHIP WITH…
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. After training at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester and the Mozarteum Salzburg, at the age of 21, Gavin successfully competed for the…
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 finest Traditional Irish music to be had in town. Fiddle player par excellence Michael Chang is hosting some of the best players every night from…
