Presented in association with National Concert Hall / An Ceoláras Náisiúnta as part of the NCH Chamber Music Series 2017 at the Kevin Barry Recital Room, NCH.

Directed by Claire Duff

Concert 3:
Wednesday 25 October, 7.30pm, National Concert Hall

Claire Duff director/violin
Sarah McMahon cello
Malcolm Proud harpsichord
Irish Baroque Orchestra

Corelli Sonata Op.5 no.9 (Geminiani embellishments)                                    
Sean Doherty  DIVISIONS l                                                                 
Francesco Geminiani (1687-1762) - Sonata op. 5 No. 3 in C major for cello and continuo 
Sean Doherty DIVISIONS ll  (premiere performance)
Corelli Sonata Op.5 no.5  (Dubourg embellishments)   

Concert III in the Irish Baroque Orchestra's Prodigies and Premieres series, is a celebration of Irish and Italian connections. The famous Corelli sonatas will be played with ornamentation by Geminiani and Matthew Dubourg, and the cello is released from its duty as a continuo instrument in a magnificent cello sonata by Geminiani, performed by Sarah McMahon. Director Claire Duff breaks out of her comfort zone of Italian baroque music to perform a world premiere performance of Divisions II, a sonata for unaccompanied baroque violin by Sean Doherty.  

Driven by the belief that the best things in life stand the test of time, the Irish Baroque Orchestra allow Irish audiences to experience the beauty of baroque music as it was intended to be heard. Prodigies and Premieres offers an opportunity to hear music for the first time, whether it is recently discovered Italian baroque music, or 21st century music from Ireland making its world premiere.  As part of the NCH Chamber Music Series 2017/2018, Irish Baroque Orchestra presents three programmes celebrating a wide array of musical styles, forms and genres.

Prices: €20 / €55 (package of all 3 concerts)