The Irish Four SeasonsThe world premiere of Ailbhe's new violin concerto 'The Irish Four Seasons' will take place on 7 August 2024 at the Ballaghaderreen Arts Festival in Co. Roscommon, Ireland.
This new work will be performed by violinist Lynda O'Connor and the new Irish ensemble Anamus with conductor David Brophy. The composition was recorded by Lynda O'Connor and will be released on 2 August 2024 on the Avie Records label. Tickets available 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 will be 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 world premiere performance will take place on 7 August 2024 at the Ballaghaderreen Arts Festival in Co. Roscommon, Ireland. Tickets available here.
The recording of Ailbhe's violin concerto with chamber orchestra by Irish violinist Lynda O'Connor will be 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 world premiere performance will take place on 7 August 2024 at the Ballaghaderreen Arts Festival in Co. Roscommon, Ireland. Tickets available here.
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
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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