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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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:…
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…
