Music in Kilkenny: Ficino Ensemble with Finghin Collins (piano)

Ficino Ensemble: Elaine Clark, violin; Nathan Sherman, viola; Ailbhe McDonagh, cello; Macdara Ó Seireadán, clarinet; Hannah Miller, French Horn with Finghin Collins, piano.

Featuring music by CMC Composer Deirdre McKay.

Formed in 2013, the Ficino Ensemble has been committed to exploring the vast chamber music repertoire and presenting thoughtfully programmed concerts. The group regularly perform as a string quartet, and the addition of winds and percussion gives the possibility of playing large-scale chamber works. The members share a dedicated approach to contemporary music and have premiered many works. The group have recorded two acclaimed albums, Winter and Folk Songs which are regularly broadcast on WNYC, BBC3, Radio France and RTE lyric fm. The individual members of Ficino Ensemble are curious and fearless performers, and are at the forefront of the contemporary music scene and members of the National Symphony Orchestra and RTE Concert Orchestra. Ficino Ensemble takes the name from Marsilio Ficino, the Renaissance philosopher who regarded music as a “contemplation of the divine”. ficinoensemble.com

This concert will be recorded by the Ergodos label for a future CD release.

Programme

W.A. Mozart (1756-1791) - Divertimento K. 563 for String Trio
Deirdre McKay (b. 1972) - ‘Between’ for Bass clarinet and cello
Krzysztof Penderecki (1933-2020) - Sextet

Tickets

€20/ 10 / 5, booking available via Music in Kilkenny.