“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald
Several live performances and recordings celebrated releases in recent weeks.
Poldowski aka Irena Wieniawska’s “Tango”.
Tomaso Vital’s “Chaconne” in Amsterdam’s Orgelpark with organist Francesa Ajossa.
Read a write-up on The Violin Channel here.
Maurice Ravel’s “Tzigane” in Istanbul’s İş Sanat on a recent tour with Anima Musicae Chamber Orchestra.
One of my annual highlights is my artistic partnership with Dublin’s National Concert Hall. The line-up for this year’s National Concert Hall’s International Master Course includes violinist Hyeyoon Park, violist Hartmut Rohde, cellist Ulrich Witteler and pianist Hisako Kawamura.
Join us in concert on 31 July for an evening of music by Johannes Brahms, Amanda Feery, Edvard Grieg, Felix Mendelssohn and Josef Suk performed by us and supported by our Young Mentors Abbie McDonagh, Martin Moriarty and Patrick Moriarty.
View programme /purchase tickets here.
Taking place from 29 July until 3 August, masterclasses are open to the public, as well as workshops given by resident composer Emma O’Halloran and Irish traditional musician Zoë Conway. The final day is reserved for chamber music concerts performed by participants and faculty. Over 30 international participants will be performing throughout the week at this unique takeover of Ireland's premier classical music venue. Programmes are announced on the day.
Full listings can be found here.
Thanks to Image Magazine Ireland for the opportunity to talk about the upcoming #nchimc.
Monday – Saturday
29 – 03
July 2024
The sixth edition of the National Concert Hall's summer festival academy founded and artistically directed by Gwendolyn Masin. With Hyeyoon Park and Gwendolyn Masin (violin), Hartmut Rohde (viola), Ulrich Witteler (cello), and Hisako Kawamura (pn). Composer in residence, Emma O'Halloran. Trad. Irish Music, Zoë Conway. Open to violin, viola, cello and piano students over the age of 18.
Observers welcome.
National Concert Hall | Dublin, IRL
> Deadline for entry: 29 April 2024.
> More information here.
Wednesday
31
July 2024 | 20:00
An evening with:
Hyeyoon Park, violin
Gwendolyn Masin, violin
Hartmut Rohde, viola
Ulrich Witteler, cello
Hisako Kawamura, piano
Dearbhla Brosnan, piano
Abbie McDonagh, violin
Martin Moriarty, viola
Patrick Moriarty, cello
Edvard Grieg: Andante con Moto
Josef Suk: Elegy for Piano Trio, Op. 23
Felix Mendelssohn: String Quintet No. 2, Op. 87
Amanda Feery: “Gone to Earth”
Johannes Brahms Piano Quartet No. 3 C minor op.60
National Concert Hall | Dublin, IRL
> Tickets
Saturday
03
August 2024 | 13:00
Amy Beach: Piano Quintet Op. 67
Johannes Brahms: String Sextet in B flat Major, Op.18
César
Franck: Piano Quintet in F minor
With Hyeyoon Park (vln), Hartmut Rohde (vla), Ulrich Witteler (vlc), Hisako Kawamura (pn), Abbie McDonagh (vln), Martin Moriarty (vla), Patrick Moriarty (vlc) and participants of the NCH IMC.
National Concert Hall | Dublin, IRL
> Tickets
Saturday
03
August 2024 | 17:00
Edward Elgar: Piano Quintet Op. 84
Camille Saint-Saëns: Piano Quartet
No.2 in B flat Major
Robert Schumann Piano Quintet Op. 44
With Hyeyoon Park (vln), Hartmut Rohde (vla), Ulrich Witteler (vlc), Hisako Kawamura (pn), Abbie McDonagh (vln), Martin Moriarty (vla), Patrick Moriarty (vlc)and participants of the NCH IMC.
National Concert Hall | Dublin, IRL
> Tickets
Sunday
25
August 2024 | 14:30
This year's line-up includes performances by Lindsay Ferguson, Dimitri Howald and Toni Schiavano, Kate Birch, Fjodor Loosli , Adaya, Sandra Künzi, Kleruss, Duo Zaugg & Widmerin, Jenny Bornhauser, Tina Sieber und Eva Künzi, Milan Slick, Brigitte Hirsig und Wolfgang Zwiauer, Jürg Halter, High Horse (Stephanie Szanto/Simon Bucher), Mazekaline, Achtung Niemand, Another Me, Claudia Kühne & Chrigu Barmettler.
Invitation only.
Address Announced on the Day | Berne, CH