The Irish Four SeasonsThe world premiere of Ailbhe's highly anticipated violin concerto, "The Irish Four Seasons," was a resounding success at the Ballaghaderreen Arts Festival in County Roscommon, on August 7, 2024.
The piece was brought to life by violinist Lynda O'Connor, alongside the newly formed Irish ensemble Anamus, under the baton of conductor David Brophy. A recording of this composition, performed by Lynda O'Connor, was released on August 2, 2024. "McDonagh’s The Irish Four Seasons is an idiomatic and compelling synthesis of traditional Irish music, blending captivating melodies with classical form. The four movements follow the pattern of Vivaldi’s Seasons, weaving enchanting lines ... listeners are treated to a beautiful gift for melody." BBC Music Magazine Watch a live recording of the premiere concert here: |
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"McDonagh plays with flawless technique, faultless intonation, and a strong yet meltingly sweet tone."
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Irish cellist Ailbhe McDonagh is an international soloist, chamber musician and recording artist who performs worldwide.
As a composer published with Boosey&Hawkes, Ailbhe has a large collection of chamber, orchestral and pedagogical works to her name.
As a composer published with Boosey&Hawkes, Ailbhe has a large collection of chamber, orchestral and pedagogical works to her name.
Latest news
The recording of Ailbhe's violin concerto with chamber orchestra by Irish violinist Lynda O'Connor was released on 2 August 2024 by Avie Records UK. This violin concerto, in four movements, was written in 2022 and is 22 minutes long. The hugely popular world premiere performance took place on 7 August 2024 at the Ballaghaderreen Arts Festival in Co. Roscommon, Ireland. Stay tuned for further concert performances of this exciting new work.
The recording of Ailbhe's violin concerto with chamber orchestra by Irish violinist Lynda O'Connor was released on 2 August 2024 by Avie Records UK. This violin concerto, in four movements, was written in 2022 and is 22 minutes long. The hugely popular world premiere performance took place on 7 August 2024 at the Ballaghaderreen Arts Festival in Co. Roscommon, Ireland. Stay tuned for further concert performances of this exciting new work.
Bach: Complete Solo Cello Suites on video
As part of her album release in 2024, Ailbhe also recorded and released all the Bach Cello Suites on video. Here is the full Bach Cello Suite No. 1 in G major. You can find all six Cello Suites on her official YouTube channel.
As part of her album release in 2024, Ailbhe also recorded and released all the Bach Cello Suites on video. Here is the full Bach Cello Suite No. 1 in G major. You can find all six Cello Suites on her official YouTube channel.
Recent recordings
Bach: Complete Solo Cello Suites (2024)
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Irish Isles Suite (2023)
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Beethoven Complete Cello Sonatas (2021)
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Recent compositions
The Irish Four Seasons
Violin concerto with chamber orchestra - 22' - 2024
Preview | Sheet music available August 2024
String Quartet No. 2 "Lore Quartet"
String quartet - 12' - 2023
Listen | Sheet music
Irish Isles Suite
Symphony orchestra - 13' - 2023
Listen | Full score and parts
Violin concerto with chamber orchestra - 22' - 2024
Preview | Sheet music available August 2024
String Quartet No. 2 "Lore Quartet"
String quartet - 12' - 2023
Listen | Sheet music
Irish Isles Suite
Symphony orchestra - 13' - 2023
Listen | Full score and parts
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How to pronounce Ailbhe
Ailbhe is pronounced AL-vah. In Irish, the letters bh are pronounced like a v.
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Ailbhe is pronounced AL-vah. In Irish, the letters bh are pronounced like a v.
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