John O'Conor and Ailbhe McDonagh join forces to bring an intimate evening of cello and piano music to the inaugural Ballaghaderreen Arts Festival.

The duo will be performing Beethoven's A major cello sonata and some glorious shorter works by Fauré, Cassadó and McDonagh herself (full programme below). Link to purchase tickets below.

Ailbhe and John recorded the Beethoven Complete Cello Sonatas which was released in 2021 by the Steinway label.

"John O'Connor has the kind of flawless touch that makes an audience gasp."
Washington Post

"McDonagh plays with flawless technique, faultless intonation, and a strong yet meltingly sweet tone."
Fanfare Magazine

Concert programme:

Beethoven - Sonata Op. 69 in A major
i. Allegro ma non tanto
ii. Scherzo. Allegro molto
iii. Adagio cantabile - Allegro vivace

McDonagh - Skellig

McDonagh - Valentia

McDonagh - Fandango

Fauré - Apres Un Reve

Saint-Saens - The Swan from ‘The Carnival of the Animals

Cassadó - Requiebros