Birr Theatre: Ficino Ensemble with Finghin Collins
Birr Theatre and Arts Centre
Elaine Clark, violin; Nathan Sherman, viola; Ailbhe McDonagh, cello; Macdara Ó Seireadán, clarinet; Hannah Miller, French Horn; Finghin Collins, piano.
The acclaimed chamber group Ficino Ensemble presents a musical odyssey, performing music by Mozart, McKay and Penderecki. Opening with Mozart’s Divertimento for String Trio, followed by CMC Composer Deirdre McKay’s atmospheric between. The ensemble will be joined by pianist Finghin Collins for the final work by Penderecki.
Programme
Mozart - Divertimento K. 563 for String Trio (4/6 movements)
Deirdre McKay - between* for Bass clarinet and cello
Penderecki - Sextet
*The Beckett-inspired between (bass clarinet + cello) was commissioned by Concorde as part of the Beckett Centenary Festival, 2006.
Tickets
€16/18. Booking via Birr Theatre and Arts Centre.