Castleconnell Autumn Concert Series
October 21 @ 20:00 - 22:00
Ailbhe McDonagh & John O’ Connor
TUESDAY 21ST OCTOBER @ 8PM
Ailbhe McDonagh is an internationally recognised cellist known for her work as both a soloist and chamber musician. As an accomplished chamber musician, Ailbhe collaborates with the acclaimed pianist John O’Conor, with her sister Orla McDonagh and with violinist Lynda O’Connor. She is a member of the Ficino Ensemble and the traditional Irish music crossover group Trio Elatha. In addition to her performance career, Ailbhe is an established composer. Her debut orchestral work ’Irish Isles Suite’ was recorded and released by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra in 2023. In 2021, Ailbhe released ‘Beethoven: Complete Cello Sonatas’ with John O’Conor on the Steinway label. In 2024, she released her new album, ‘Bach: Complete Solo Cello Suites’ on the Steinway & Sons label. This is the first such recording by an Irish cellist. Ailbhe has been a member of the Strings Faculty at the Royal Irish Academy of Music since 2010. She is also in demand as a masterclass instructor. Ailbhe performs on an Andrea Postacchini cello from 1833.
John O’Conor: The Irish pianist John O’Conor has been gathering wonderful reviews for his masterly playing for over forty years. Having studied in…