Sun. 22 Jan. 3pm
Sun. 19 Feb. 3pm
Fri. 24 Mar. 8pm
Concerts this season include performances by the internationally renowned duo Clara-Jumi Kang (violin) and Sunwook Kim (piano) and The Marmen Quartet all of whom are new to Con Brio. We welcome back to Sligo The Far Flung Trio, Michael McHale (piano), The Degani Trio, The Callino Quartet and The Irish Chamber Orchestra.
The diverse programme includes music by Irish composers Ian Wilson and a new commission by John Buckley. We will hear music from South America as well as a selection of much-loved works by European composers.
Programme:
Con Brio Presents – The Degani Piano Trio 
Sun. 22 Jan. 3pm
Admission €20 / €10 (student)
| Programme: | |
| W. A. Mozart | Piano Trio in B flat major K.502 |
| Astor Piazzolla | Four Seasons of Buenos Aires Piano Trio |
| Alberto Ginastera | Danzas Argentinas No.2 and No.3 for piano solo |
| Ernesto Nazareth | Odeon for piano solo |
| Astor Piazzolla | Muerte Del Angel for Piano Trio Oblivion for Piano Trio |
The Degani Piano Trio return to Sligo to celebrate the Tango inspired works of the extraordinary Argentinian composer, Astor Piazzolla. The trio is joined by the celebrated actress Donna Anita Nikolaisen narrating the deeply moving and revered writings of Gabriela Mistral who was a Chilean Nobel Laureate of literature.
Followed by a Meet the Artist reception.
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Con Brio presents – Michael McHale: The Romantic Piano 
Sun. 19 Feb. 3pm
Admission €20 / €10 (student):
| Programme: | |
| Ludwig van Beethoven | Sonata in C minor op.13 ‘Pathetique’ |
| John Field | Nocturne No.5 in B flat major |
| Fryderyk Chopin | Nocturne in E flat major op.9 no.2 |
| Missy Mazzoli | Heartbreaker |
| Franz Liszt | Ballade No.2 |
| Franz Schubert | Impromptus op.90 no.3 & 4 Three love songs arranged for solo piano |
| Clara Schumann / Augusta Holmès / Liszt / Schumann Widmung / Philip Hammond | …this hour of quiet… |
| Sergei Prokofiev | Romeo & Juliet Suite op.75 (excerpts) |
Belfast-born Michael McHale has established himself as one of Ireland’s leading pianists and has developed a busy international career as a solo recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician. Michael’s interaction with Con Brio has lasted many years and this concert will be a celebration of his 40th birthday.
“This programme combines beloved works by some of the Romantic era’s greatest pianist-composers with stories of romance and heartbreak, from Romeo and Juliet to the Greek myth of Hero and Leander, from love song arrangements by Clara and Robert Schumann to more contemporary takes on love and loss.”
Followed by a Meet The Artist reception.
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Con Brio presents - The Callino Quartet 
Fri. 24 Mar. 8pm
Admission €20 / €10 (student):
| Programme: | |
| Haydn | Quartet Op.33 No.3 ‘The Bird’ |
| Helena Winkelman | Papa Haydn’s Parrot |
| Ian Wilson | In fretta, in vento |
| Ravel | Quartet |
Con Brio is delighted to host the Callinos once again. They are one of our favourite quartets and we have dealt with them since their formation in 1999. They cultivate a challenging and eclectic repertoire. They also excel at interpreting Haydn.
Followed by a Meet the Artist reception.
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