The Beethoven Project
Soloists John O'Conor and Ailbhe McDonagh (former teacher and student!) join forces to celebrate the launch of their Beethoven Complete Cello Sonatas recording on the Steinway Label released in 2021. Programme includes Beethoven Sonatas Op. 5 No. 1 and Op. 69, 3 works by Gabriel Fauré, 3 works by Ailbhe McDonagh including a world premiere written for this tour in celebration of John's 75th birthday and finishing off with a dramatic Hungarian Rhapsody by Popper. A wonderfully intimate evening of piano and cello music.