Our opening concert of the 2023 Festival presents two of the most dynamic works in the chamber music repertoire by Brahms, from the late intimacy of his Clarinet Trio to the youthful confidence of his Piano Quintet. We also feature Irish female composers; Ina Boyle’s remarkable story telling and a further work from Tionscadal na nAmhrán Ealaíne Gaeilge with Ailís Ní Ríain’s setting of arresting texts by Aifric Mac Aodha.

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Ina Boyle: Songs for soprano and piano
Johannes Brahms: Clarinet Trio, Op. 114
Ailís Ní Ríain: Sop Préacháin
Johannes Brahms: Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34

Featuring | Micheal Collins clarinet Megan O’Neill soprano (Young Artist) Darragh Morgan violin Maighréad McCrann violin Fiona Winning viola Tim Gill cello Mary Dullea piano