Programme of Events for 2009 and 2010
September 17th at 8pm
Spanish Sunset with Amanda Cook on guitar
Amanda is one of the leading guitarists of her generation. She has appeared in the USA, South America and throughout Europe…
October 10th at 8pm
Russian interludes with The Vanbrugh Quartet
Winner of the 1988 London International String Quartet Competition and now in its twentythird concert season, the RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet is one of Europe’s most successful quartets…
November 13 at 8pm
Strings in the earth and air with Catherine Leonard and Hugh Tinney
Catherine Leonard is a Principal Artist for the California-based chamber ensemble, Camerata Pacifica, she works throughout the year with her esteemed colleagues and Hugh Tinney first came to international recognition by winning first-prize in two international competitions, the 1983 Pozzoli in Italy and the 1984 Paloma O’Shea in Spain…
Celebrity Concert with Tasmin Little
Tasmin Little was already being hailed as one of the finest violinists of her generation when in
2008 she turned the classical music industry on its head with her trail-blazing project…
January 14th at 8pm
Mirror in the mirror with the Ensemble Avalon
Ensemble Avalon is a fresh and dynamic piano trio featuring three of Ireland’s finest internationally accomplished soloists and chamber musicians….
Jan 21st, 28th, Feb 4th,11th, 18th
Lecture Series 1000 Years or Genius
This season’s lecture series combines a number of composer profiles with in-depth examinations of major repertoire works….
February 26th at 8pm
Italian Suite with the Hunka Dunne Duo
London born violinist Katherine Hunka has performed frequently at The Wigmore Hall, The Royal Albert Hall and The South Bank Centre in London.
Since winning the RTÉ Musician of the Future competition in 1996, Dermot Dunne has become a regular performer throughout Ireland as a soloist and chamber musician, appearing at all major venues and festivals…
March 27th at 8pm
The Chopin Experience Miceal O Rourke piano
One of the world’s leading exponents of the music of Chopin and John Field, pianist MíceálO’Rourke is no stranger to Sligo, where he holidays every year. Though living in Paris, his heartis in his native country and Con Brio is delighted to welcome him again to Sligo…
Violin Masterclass with Katherine Hunka
A masterclass for young violinists with Leader of Irish Chamber Orchestra Katherine Hunka…
Con Brio Commission
Con Brio has commissioned a new work from composer Ronan Guilfoyle, one of Ireland’s best known jazz musicians.
