Sounds Irish, From Minnesota Public Radio Music MOZART Piano Concerto 12 III finghin collins w/ members of the Lausanne ChamberOrchestra (Claves CD 509910) Young Irish pianist who won the Clara Haskil http://music.mpr.org/features/0103_soundsirish/playlist.shtml
Konzert- Und Kongressgesellschaft Dresden - Home Translate this page Es spielt der junge finnische pianist Maris Gothóni, der als Kammermusiker und alsSolist in verschiedenen eurpäischen Ländern, den collins finghin, Irland. http://www.konzert-kongress-dresden.de/deutsch/Schloss/meister.htm
Extractions: Meisterkonzerte auf Schloß Albrechtsberg Es ist etwas besonderes, Kammerkonzerte mit renommierten Künstlern im fast familiären Ambiente des prachtvollen Kronensaales zu erleben. Deshalb haben die Meisterkonzerte schon zahlreiche Musikfreunde begeistert. Künstlerischer Leiter der Meisterkonzerte auf Schloß Albrechtsberg ist der Dresdner Cellist Jan Vogler. Saison 2002/2003 So präsentieren die "Meisterkonzerte auf Schloß Albrechtsberg" auch in der nun neunten Saison Solisten mit Weltruf und Künstler, die soeben im Begriff sind, die Schwelle zur internationalen Karriere zu überschreiten. Bei der Auswahl der Künstler profitiert die Konzertreihe von der umfangreichen Reisetätigkeit Jan Voglers, der als äußerst erfolgreicher Cellist Konzerte in nahezu allen Kontinenten gibt. Weltoffen, aufmerksam und mit sicherem Gespür trifft er so auf seine Musikerkollegen. Eröffnet wird die neue Saison der "Meisterkonzerte" am 18. Oktober 2002
Harrogate International Festival - Home Making his debut performance at this year's Festival, this Dublinborn pianist isdefinitely not to be missed. finghin collins is a rising star of the future. http://www.harrogate-festival.org.uk/hif/Events/Festival2002/Tue30Jul.html
Extractions: Old Swan Hotel 11am Bach Italian Concerto in F BWV971 Beethoven Sonata in D major Op.28 Pastorale Chopin Three Nocturnes Op.15 Janácek Sonata for piano Maticic Toccata-Fantasia Making his debut performance at this year's Festival, this Dublin-born pianist is definitely not to be missed. Winner of the prestigious 1999 Clara Haskill Piano Competition in Switzerland, he has performed with orchestras throughout Europe and made his American debut in November 2000 with the Houston Symphony Orchestra. Finghin Collins is a rising star of the future. Tickets: Royal Hall 8pm Senegals Orchestra Baobab has worked with many world music luminaries including Youssou NDour. Since its recent reformation, Orchestra Baobab has been nominated for Radio 3s World Music Listeners Award. Their music is an intoxicating mix of West African sounds with Cuban grooves and their Pirates Choice CD re-release has brought them cult status. Baobabs slow, sensuous reworking of Cuban tunes promises to make this a laid back evening of exceptional musicianship. Some of the finest dance music from the African continent fRoots
Ulster Orchestra Reviews Ensemble and St Ciaran's Primary School (Cathy McKegney) all of whom made major contributionsand we were delighted to hear pianist, finghin collins, as usual http://www.ulster-orchestra.org.uk/Reviews/2002/rev0210.html
Extractions: ULSTER ORCHESTRA Home Concerts Box Office Special Events ... Links Friday 25 October, Waterfront Hall, 19.45 Concert details Monday 28 October, Irish News The 40th Belfast Festival at Queen's threw itself at the city on Friday night in a blaze of colour and a barrage of sound. Unfortunately the launch also involved in almost nautical proportions a great deal of torrential rainwater. However, the opening concert at the Waterfront Hall was preceded by an impressive torchlit procession from the City Hall, culminating in an amazing aerial performance from French musicians Transe Express. The foyer of the hall pulsated with primeval drumming and I can't remember a festival launch that managed to attract more children and young people. The concert itself, given by the Ulster Orchestra with principal conductor Thierry Fischer featured music from three capital cities reinforcing the theme, Sounding the City. Fischer and the orchestra enjoyed themselves immensely in Bernstein's Symphonic Dances from W est Side Story.
Artist Biography a special study of Beethoven with the renowned German pianist Wilhelm Kempff FirstPrize at the Clara Haskil Competition in 1999 (finghin collins), Second Prize http://www.ulster-orchestra.org.uk/Biographies/oconor_j.html
Extractions: John O'Conor He has performed in Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, Australia and New Zealand and has appeared with such orchestras as the Royal Philharmonic, Czech Philharmonic, Vienna Symphony, Orchestre National de France, the Scottish and Stuttgart Chamber Orchestras, the Israel Camerata, the NHK, Yomiuri, Kyushu, Kyoto and Sapporo Symphonies in Japan, the KBS Symphony in Seoul, the Singapore Symphony, the New Zealand Symphony, and the orchestras of Cleveland, San Francisco, Dallas, Detroit, Indianapolis, Seattle, Toronto, Montreal, Tampa and Washington DC in North America. He also appears frequently with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland and the Irish Chamber Orchestra in Ireland and abroad.
Tonträgerbesprechung Translate this page finghin collins ist der Preisträger des Clara-Haskil In den Ecksätzen vermag collinsdurch differenziertes Strecke aber überwiegend ein pianist vor, der (noch http://www.klassik-heute.de/4DACTION/web_getTontraegerInfo/11555
The International Holland Music Sessions finghin collins (Ireland), winner of the International Clara Haskil Competition(Vevey). Long / Jacques Thibaud Competition in Paris and pianist Hando Nahkur http://www.hollandmusicsessions.com/history/00history-start.html
Extractions: TIHMS in the past The International Holland Music Sessions (TIHMS) was founded in 1988 in the Dutch village of Bergen, North Holland, by Frans Wolfkamp Each year The International Holland Music Sessions organizes over 60 concerts in the Netherlands as well as abroad. During the years 1993-1995 World Tours were organized which included concerts in Amsterdam, New York (Carnegie Hall), Dallas, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Montreal, Osaka, Koriyama, Kyoto, Kuracity and Tokyo with pianists Nicholas Angelich Jan Biel, Philippe Giusiano George S. Lopez, Libby Yu , and violinists Ken-Ichiro Aiso Timothy Fain Pavel Sporcl and Yuan-Qing Yu Eduard Schmieder After a break of four years the tradition of organizing concerts abroad was reinstated in 1999 with concerts in famous concert halls in Europe. Looking forward to the season of 2003-2004, concerts are being organized in Amsterdam (Concertgebouw), Budapest, Bucharest (Cotroceni Palace), Paris, Riga, St. Petersburg (Marble Palace of the Russian Museum), Tallinn and Warsaw. These concerts will also feature specially selected TIHMS musicians. Participation in this program is possible only after audition to the TIHMS Summer Academy 2003. Auditions for 2003 will take place either live or by videotape. (For details select 'Summer Academy' from the main menu on this website.)
Galway > Events The pianist, who has previously visited Galway with the Quartet, will join them JohnMcGahern, finghin collins, Mick Lally and Joe Steve Ó Neachtain will be http://www.galway.net/galwayguide/events/feb2002.html
Extractions: Visiting Galway - Find Accommodation Hire A Car Transport Golf ... Tourist Information Night Life - What's On? Entertainment Guide Restaurants Pubs ... Movies Shopping - Shopping Guide Arts and Crafts Outdoors - Sports Guide Things to Do and See About Galway - History Photo Gallery Postcards Galway Advertiser ... Galway Bay FM Business Finder - Services Charities Schools Jobs Cool Stuff - Live Webcam Chat eCards Discussions ... Wireless NEW! jobs @ galway.net Accommodation Classified Ads (4 ads) Home Login Register My Account You are here: Galway Events February 2002 March 2002 April 2002 May 2002 ... August 2002 The programme will open with Schubert's Wanderer Fantasy performed by the outstanding young Russian pianist Alexander Melnikov. The pianist, who has previously visited Galway with the Quartet, will join them for one of Schnittke's best known works, the beautiful Piano Quintet. The Vanbrugh will close the programme with Schubert's magnificent Quartet in G D887, the crowning achievement of his chamber music output. Contact: 8.00pm Aula Maxima, National University of Ireland, Galway Contact: Madeleine Flanagan. Tel / Fax: 091 705962 Email: mfg@iol.ie Web: http://www.musicforgalway.ie/
Houston Attractions - Theater Nov. 30 Houston Symphony The Symphony welcomes pianist finghin collins for an eveningof Spanishinspired classical music by Russian composers. Jones Hall. http://www.traveltotexas.com/houston/HAttractions-Theater.htm
Extractions: Tim Vogler, leader of the Vogler Quartet announced details this week of the second ESB Vogler Spring Festival, which takes place as part of the Vogler Quartet in Sligo residency. The festival of chamber music will, once again, take place over the May Bank Holiday weekend (Friday 4 - Monday 7 May inclusive) in the intimate setting of St Columbas Parish Church, Drumcliffe, Co. Sligo. The ESB Vogler Spring Festival 2001 again revolves around the Vogler Quartet both as artistic directors and as key performers. They will be joined by eight acclaimed Irish and international guest artists, many of whom are collaborating for the first time. Guest artists include the distinguished Chilean pianist Alfredo Perl who will perform in a variety of areas including lieder, piano solo and, in the opening concert, alongside the Vogler Quartet, in a performance of Schostakovichs powerful piano quintet. The exciting all-female Vertavo String Quartet from Norway will in turn be partnered by the young prize-winning Dublin pianist, Finghin Collins, who will play a key role in solo performances and in partnership with the acclaimed Swedish cellist Torleif Thedéen.
Irish American Post For the Haydn, Prokofiev and Schumann pieces, they will be accompanyingfellow Musicwide acolyte pianist finghin collins. Callino http://www.gaelicweb.com/irishampost/year2001/08August/featured/featured04.html
Extractions: Irish American Post Dublin Bureau The members of the Callino String Quartet claim to be exhausted after a grueling mini-tour, but to me they seem fresh as daisies. Indeed, their youth, cheer and (it would be unprofessional of me to omit this germane detail) undeniable beauty seem wholly at odds with the traditional image of the chamber ensemble, hoary and somber. "It's unfortunate that this preconception about the classical world being stuffy and dreary still exists," lamented Sarah Black, Callino's cellist. The quartet recently played in secondary schools around Ireland, and many pupils, she said, "were amazed at how young we were, and at the fact that classical musicians could actually have a sense of humor." The origins of the quartet are surprisingly haphazard. The four women (Ioana Petcu-Colan, Sarah Sexton, Samantha Miller and Black) were "thrown together" at the West Cork International Chamber Music Festival in June 1999. For that venue, the festival organizers assigned young participants to ensembles more or less at random. They then rehearsed together for a week and performed in public. Generally, these temporary groups dissolve after they have served their purpose. When Callino performed, however, it was clear both to the audience and the musicians themselves that something special had been created, something that merited continuance.
Homeframe Soloist finghin collins and MezzoSoprano Ann Murray for a range of programs fromPurcell and Philip Glass to Mozart and Stravinsky. Young, British pianist http://www.herbertbarrett.com/HBhomeframe.htm
Extractions: WELCOME. HERBERT BARRETT MANAGEMENT is proud to celebrate its 46 th anniversary season representing a distinguished roster of conductors, instrumentalists, vocalists, ensembles, and attractions. Over the past year, we have made many additions to our roster and staff. New Vice-President Stephen Lugosi joined HBM in December 2001 and brought with him his roster of conductors, including Christoph Campestrini, Richard Auldon Clark, Rodrigo de Carvalho, Ermanno Florio, Derrick Inouye, Sara Ioannides, Bernard Labadie, James Paul, and Gregory Vajda. Galiya Valerio and Brent Ohata are two additional booking representatives who joined us this spring. Ms. Valerio will represent HBM artists in the Mid-West states, and Mr. Ohata will represent in the Southwest and New England states. HBM proudly welcomes to its roster the Irish Chamber Orchestra , led by new Music Director Nicholas McGegan . The ICO will embark on a North American tour during the 2003-2004 season. Joining them will be Piano Soloist Finghin Collins and Mezzo-Soprano Ann Murray for a range of programs from Purcell and Philip Glass to Mozart and Stravinsky. Young, British Pianist
Chicago Reader Guide To Music: CLASSICAL Sun 6/24, 7 PM, Christoph Eschenbach, conductor, with pianist finghin collins,violinist Pekka Kuusisto, and cellist Daniel MullerSchott (Mozart, Sibelius http://www.darbylouise.com/chireader_classical_guide.htm
Extractions: CHICAGO OPERA THEATER Nicholas Cleobury conducts Handel's Acis and Galatea . Sat 6/16, 7:30 PM, Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport. 312-704-8414. CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Pavilion, Ravinia Festival, Green Bay and Lake Cook Rds., Highland Park: Fri 6/22, 8 PM, Christoph Eschenbach, conductor, with cellist Yo-Yo Ma (Boccherini, Tchaikovsky, Brahms/Schoenberg). Sat 6/23, 8 PM, Christoph Eschenbach, conductor, with violinist Gil Shaham and flutist Mathieu Dufour (Bach, Beethoven, Brahms). Sun 6/24, 7 PM, Christoph Eschenbach, conductor, with pianist Finghin Collins, violinist Pekka Kuusisto, and cellist Daniel Muller-Schott (Mozart, Sibelius, Dvorak). 847-266-5100. CLASSICAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF CHICAGO in public rehearsal. Free admission. Sat 6/16 and Sat 6/23, 9 AM, Chicago Music Mart, DePaul Center, 333 S. State. 312-362-6700 or 312-341-1521. CLASSICAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF CHICAGO AND PROTEGE PHILHARMONIC OF CHICAGO in a joint performance. Tue 6/19, 7 PM, Chicago Music Mart, DePaul Center, 333 S. State. 312-362-6700.
Extractions: Let us know what you think Home Talk of the Town By AIDAN CORR Talented Donagh Collins jumps aboard the fast-moving Irish Chamber Orchestra bandwagon DONAGH Collins has all the qualities that we have come to expect from those involved with the Irish Chamber Orchestra. He has a vibrant and youthful personality, buzzes at the pace of a contata and is obviously exceptionally talented. Donagh is also quite humble about his qualities. A gifted cellist and pianist who won Irish dancing championships throughout the country, he admits that he has "no interest whatsoever in becoming a full-time performing artiste" and is looking forward to his new challenge as operations manager with the ICO with a noticeable degree of enthusiasm. Currently living in Killaloe, Donagh is with the orchestra at the University of Limerick since November. His plans for the group are exciting and he intends to utitilise his vast experience gained through extensive travel to expand the profile of the ICO to hitherto unexplored regions during the coming season: "The ICO is now regarded as an orchestra with international appeal. We now have to bring the orchestra to a high level, to take a step up. We are not yet as well known as we would like in the UK, for instance, and plans are there to tour the Far East and more of Europe during the coming seasons. Our priority, however, is Ireland. International tours are a bonus."
Concert On 22 May 2003 At Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry Schumann and Mahler www Dublinborn pianist finghin collins studied at the RoyalIrish Academy of Music in Dublin and at the Conservatoire of Music in Geneva. http://www.concert-diary.com/16112
Extractions: Schumann and Mahler www Dublin-born pianist Finghin Collins studied at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin and at the Conservatoire of Music in Geneva. One of todays most exciting young pianists, he has recently performed with the Rotterdam Philharmonic, the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra and the Houston Symphony Orchestra. Where Symphonies 2, 3 and 4 had used choral and/or vocal forces, Mahlers fifth is a purely orchestral work. It consists of 5 separate movements, arranged in three parts. The two movements that make up Part I explore the darker side of the human psyche and, in particular, Mahler's obsession with death. Part II is the single movement extended scherzo, and the final two movements make up the life-affirming Part III. City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra WWW
Extractions: The acclaimed Israeli Aviv Quartet will embark on a nationwide tour with award-winning young Irish pianist Finghin Collins during November. Founded in Israel by Russian émigrés Sergey Ostrovsky (1st violin) and Evgenia Epstein (2nd violin) in 1997, the Aviv String Quartet has performed throughout the United States and Europe. Finghin Collins won first prize at the Clara Haskil International Piano Competition in Vevey, Switzerland in 1999. He regularly performs with the National Symphony Orchestra and other international orchestras. Full tour dates: Sunday 3 November: Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise Tuesday 5 November: The Courthouse, New Ross Wednesday 6 November: St John's Arts and Heritage Centre, Listowel Thursday 7 November: Cork School of Music, Cork Saturday 9 November: Droichead Arts Centre, Drogheda
THE WEST CORK CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL June 1997 saw the formation of an exciting new piano trio in which Hanno was joinedby violinist, Catherine Leonard, and pianist, finghin collins, to make http://www.rte.ie/music/vanbrugh/biographies.html
Extractions: Kate Gould - cello In 1998 the Leopold String Trio will record the complete Beethoven String Trio repertoire for Hyperion. During 1997 the Trio made the world premiere recording of the Bliss Piano Quartet for the Bliss Foundation. They have previously recorded a CD of contemporary chamber works by the Catalan composer Salvador Brotons on the Picap label of Barcelona. Formed in 1991 the Leopold String Trio has already won several awards. These include the Maisie Lewis Young Artists' Fund which led to a crtically acclaimed Purcell Room debut (1993), a Tunnell Trust award (1995), the RTZ Ensemble Prize at the 1995 Royal Overseas League Music Competiion and in 1995 were joiny winners of the Young Musicians Platform administered by South East Arts Music Schemes. In June 1995 the Trio was selected for representation by Young Concert Artists Trust. The Trio studied at the Royal Academy of Music and has been coached by members of the Amadeus Quartet and by the Alban Berg Quartet at the Britten-Pears School in Aldeburgh. In 1995 they were awarded the prestigious Leverhulme Chamber Music Fellowship at the Royal Academy of Music (1996-1997) and were invited to be resident artists at the Britten-Pears School (Spring 1996).
Pearl Hall Music Program In addition to Prieto's program, Irish pianist finghin collins visitedwith Pearl Hall students in early January. The 25year-old http://www.pasadenaisd.org/newsreleases/january03/january12.htm
Extractions: spreads message of music, diversity In a culturally diverse world, music is often the tie that binds. That's the message of the "Building Cultural Bridges" program at Pearl Hall Elementary School. Musicians from various cultural backgrounds visited the school recently to share stories about their heritage and careers in music. One of them was Carlos Miguel Prieto, associate conductor with the Houston Symphony, who spoke to fifth graders at Pearl Hall last week. Prieto's past experience includes conducting all of the main orchestras in Mexico, leading more than 70 concerts a year. He has served as guest conductor with the San Antonio Symphony, the Florida Philharmonic, the Dallas Symphony and the Karelia Philharmonic in Russia. "Wherever you go, you'll always find that there is a bond through music," Prieto told the students. "Music is just like a universal language." Prieto also stressed the value of earning a quality education. He received a bachelor's degree from Princeton and a masters from Harvard University. He was concertmaster of the orchestra at Harvard. In 1998, he received the Mozart Medal of Honor from the Mexican and Austrian governments.
Theatre Review, Art Review In And Around Waterford, Ireland Chamber Choir, under the direction of Colin Mawby, will begin the season on 4th October,followed by the exciting young Irish pianist finghin collins, on 11th http://www.munster-express.ie/010914/fun4.htm
Extractions: A fine programme that opens on 4th October and its eight concerts/recitals run until 12th April 2002. John O'Connor will be a highlight in January. The National Chamber Choir, under the direction of Colin Mawby, will begin the season on 4th October, followed by the exciting young Irish pianist Finghin Collins, on 11th October. His programme will include a Beethoven sonata. On 15th Nov. Michael Collins, on clarinet, will join with the Oslo String Quartet. The Moscow Piano Trio will provide the 6th December entertainment on their fifth visit to Waterford. Israeli violinist Eyav Kless will join John O'Connor for a much anticipated evening of quality music on 24th January.
