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…
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 interactive motion comic that follows the story of five real people who for different reasons had to leave their homes and find new ones. Narrated…
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 part in the Masterclasses, have the opportunity to perform pop-up concerts in Galway and also take part in the Cellissimo Spectacular concert and the student…
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 legendary Irish pianist Hugh Tinney team up for a programme of classic duos for cello and piano. Buy Tickets Browse More Cellissimo Events
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 finalists. The Cellissimo Ambassador programme grew out of a special project – the Galway Cello. This is an instrument that was commissioned for the first…
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…
Classic Hour with Killian White & Daria van den Bercken
Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, IrelandKillian White, cello Daria van den Bercken, piano BEETHOVEN Variations on a Theme from "The Magic Flute" BOCCHERINI Rondo SCHUMANN Adagio and Allegro Op. 70 RAVEL Habanera CHOPIN Introduction and Polonaise Brillante TCHAIKOVSKY October PAGANINI Moses variations Rising star Irish cellist Killian White is joined by the charismatic Dutch pianist Daria van den Bercken…
Songs of Travel: Every Minute Opens Doors
Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, IrelandAdedotun Adekeye, speaker Rachel Croach, soprano Jakob Koranyi, cello Bogdan Sophie, violin Finghin Collins, piano LASSE THORESEN Every Minute Opens Doors ADEDOTUN ADEKEYE Keynote Address on Migration BEETHOVEN Irish Folk Song arrangements This concert, part of our Songs of Travel project, seeks to increase awareness and empathy towards those people who have to…
Songs of Travel: Voyage
Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, IrelandDaria van den Bercken, piano Bogdan Sofei, violin Jakob Koranyi, cello Macdara O'Seireadáin, clarinet Alex Petcu, percussion Rachel Croash, soprano HAWAR TAWFIQ Voyage (world premiere) MESSIAEN Quartet for the End of Time Building empathy for our planet and its people: This concert juxtaposes a major work from the twentieth century, Messiaen's Quartet for…
National Symphony Orchestra with Eimear Noone
Leisureland Salthill, Galway, Galway, IrelandNational Symphony Orchestra Eimear Noone, conductor Adrian Mantu, cello EIMEAR NOONE Daughters of the Pirate Queen Fanfare ELGAR Cello Concerto in E minor - 1st movement AUSTIN WINTORY Nascence from video game “Journey" GUSTAVO SANTAOLALLA The Last of Us EIMEAR NOONE & CRAIG STUART GARFINKLE Excerpt from "Two by Two Overboard" CRAIG STUART GARFINKLE…
Classic Hour with Natalie Clein & Finghin Collins
Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, IrelandNatalie Clein, cello Finghin Collins, piano BRAHMS Sonata in E minor Op. 38 LIGETI Sonata for solo cello BRAHMS/PIATTI Hungarian Dance No. 1 in G minor One of Britain's most celebrated musicians, Natalie Clein returns to Galway to collaborate with Artistic Director Finghin Collins on a programme of Brahms with a Hungarian twist…
Songs of Travel: Pack Your Bags
Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, IrelandPól O'Conghaile, speaker Killian White, cello Stephanie Dufresne, dance artist BACH Prelude Sarabande and Gigue from Suite No. 6 in D minor PÓL O'CONGHAILE TALK: 10 Secrets for Sustainable Travel KARMIT FADAEL New work for cello and dance artist (world premiere) This concert presents the world premiere of the result of a long…
Songs of Travel: Evaluation Workshop
Anderson BoardroomDuration : 1.5 hours With Songs of Travel we have set ourselves clear aims: Through the presentation of co-commissioned music, we want to raise the empathy of all stakeholders towards the environment and towards people who are forced to migrate. Did we reach our goal? We are looking for a group of fifteen audience members…
Student Showcase Concert
Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, IrelandCheng-An Chan, cello Hanwen Feng, cello Margarita Guerrero, cello Kokoro Ryu, cello Lena Marie Schulz, cello Clara Hope Simpson, cello Núria Vizcaino, cello Yixi Zia, cello Dearbhla Brosnan, piano The participants of the International Student Programme will have a busy week in Galway. Between an intense masterclass programme with some of the most inspirational cellists,…
