July 8th 2005 8.30pm

Schubert Fantasie in F minor D. 940
Brahms Waltzes Op. 39
Schumann Romances Op. 28 (solo piano)
Ravel Mother Goose Suite
Fauré "Dolly" Suite
with Dearbhla Collins piano

Finghin and his sister Dearbhla are regular concert partners, whether at one or two pianos, as events this month show. Tonight's concert, promoted by Music Network as part of its Musicwide programme, is in beautiful Headfort House, a Georgian mansion dating from 1770 with magnificent Robert Adams interiors. Details and booking by calling (046) 40555. 

July 11th 2005 7.30pm
 

Mozart Fantasie in C minor K. 475
Mozart Sonata in C minor K. 457
Schumann Allegro Op. 8
Schumann Arabeske Op. 18; Blumenstück Op. 19
Schumann Three Romances Op. 28
Schumann Waldszenen Op. 82

Finghin performed for the first time in Chichester last November with the Iuventus Quartet; now he returns to give an evening recital as part of the main summer Festival, known as Chichester Festivities. Full details here.

July 15th 2005 8.00pm
National Concert Hall

July 28th 2005 8.00pm
Farmleigh, Phoenix Park 

Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals
with Dearbhla Collins piano
RTE National Symphony Orchestra
Vladimir Altschuler conductor 

This concert, part of the RTE National Symphony Orchestra's summer concert series, features the hugely entertaining Carnival of the Animals for two pianos and orchestra. The same programme will be repeated outdoors in Farmleigh, at the Phoenix Park, as part of RTE's Summer Proms. Visit www.farmleigh.ie for information on this fascinating Government-owned property.

July 22nd 2005 8.00pm

Mozart Fantasie in C minor K. 475
Mozart Sonata in C minor K. 457
Schumann Papillons Op. 2
Beethoven Piano Sonata Op. 27 No. 2 in C sharp minor "Moonlight"
Schumann Waldszenen Op. 82

King House is the beautiful home of County Roscommon's Steinway grand piano, on which Finghin performed the inaugural recital at its launch in 1999.  Now he returns to perform on the first night of the annual Boyle Arts Festival, which brings an array of local and international artistic talent to the west of Ireland.  Find out more at www.boylearts.com.

July 29th to August 7th 2005

Programme to include:
Beethoven Piano Sonata Op. 27 No. 2 in C sharp minor "Moonlight"
Schumann Papillons Op. 2
Bartók Tale about the little Fly 
Szentpali Insects
Elgar Piano Quintet
Brahms Violin Sonata No. 1
Saint-Saëns Carnaval des Animaux
Ravel Ma Mère l'Oye

Isabelle van Keulen, world-renowned violinist and violist, is the artistic director of the annual international chamber music festival in the lovely Dutch town of Delft.  At this year's festival, Finghin will collaborate with such fine artists as Simone Pedroni (piano), Antje Weithaas (violin), Gabor Boldoczki (trumpet) and Isabelle van Keulen herself. It is clear from the list of Finghin's pieces that the theme of insects and animals is being explored quite extensively at the 2005 Festival. The entire programme will be available on the festival's website from April onwards.

August 10th 2005 8.00pm
University Concert Hall, Limerick

August 11th 2005 8.00pm
National Concert Hall, Dublin

August 12th 2005 7.30pm
St. Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny

Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
with the Irish Youth Wind Ensemble
James Cavanagh conductor 

The Irish Youth Wind Ensemble is a fifty strong group of the finest young wind and percussion players in Ireland under the musical direction of James Cavanagh. Aged sixteen to twenty-five, the musicians perform a challenging repertoire of music written specially for the wind band medium. This year the Irish Youth Wind Ensemble celebrates its twentieth anniversary and is celebrating in style with three concerts around Ireland. The final concert in the medieval surroundings of St. Canice's Cathedral in Kilkenny will also serve as the Opening Concert of Kilkenny Arts Week. The programme also features percussionist James Dunne as soloist in Paul Creston's Marimba Concerto. Find out more here. lt;/p>

September 8th 2005 8.00pm

September 9th 2005 8.00pm

Schumann
- Kinderszenen Op. 15
- Fantasiestücke Op. 12
- Three Romances Op. 28
- Arabeske Op. 18
- Blumenstück Op. 19
- Humoreske Op. 20

Bach Suite No. 2 for solo cello
Mendelssohn Sonata No. 2 in D major for cello and piano
Martinu Variations on a Slovak Theme
Shostakovich Sonata for cello and piano Op. 40
with Marc Coppey cello

These two concerts form part of a brand new Festival in the beautiful French town of Wissembourg, just minutes from the German border in Alsace. The Festival has been formed by local organist Hubert Wendel, who will also perform a recital in the church at nearby Herxheim. Other performers include Finghin's former teacher Dominique Merlet and the well-known Artemis Quartet from Berlin. Finghin's second concert is with Marc Coppey, one of France's finest cellists. Find out all about the Festival at its website.

September 17th 2005 8.00pm
Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray,
Co. Wicklow

September 18th 2005 8.00pm
Draoicht Theatre, Blanchardstown,
Co. Dublin

September 20th 2005 8.00pm
St. Brendan's Church of Ireland, Clifden, Co. Galway

September 22nd 2005 8.00pm
Glór Arts Centre, Ennis, Co. Clare

September 23rd 2005 8.00pm
Model Arts & Niland Gallery, Sligo

September 25th 2005 8.00pm
Siamse Tire, Tralee, Co. Kerry

September 27th 2005 8.00pm
Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny

Bartók Contrasts
Milhaud Suite Op. 157b
Kevin Volans "Double Take" for clarinet and piano
Schumann Three Romances Op. 94 for clarinet and piano
Stravinsky Suite from "The Soldier's Tale"
with Carol McGonnell clarinet
Catherine Leonard violin 

Two years ago, Finghin performed several recitals around Ireland with clarinettist Carol McGonnell, culminating in a recital at Carnegie Hall, New York. Now they join forces with Ireland's leading violinist Catherine Leonard for a seven-concert tour of Ireland, still under the auspices of Carol's tireless promoters at Music Network in Dublin, where she was winner of the "Young Musicwide" auditions in 2003. The demanding programme features all of the major works written for the fascinating combination of clarinet, violin and piano.

Link:  Music Network 

October 1st 2005 3.00pm
 

Mozart Sonata in C minor K. 457
Schumann Romances Op. 94 for clarinet and piano
Niels Gade Fantasie Pieces for clarinet and piano
Janacek Sonata for Piano "From the Street" 1.X.1905
Pierné Canzonetta
Ravel Habanera
Rachmaninov Vocalise
with Carol McGonnell clarinet

This is the first of a series of free Saturday afternoon concerts which Finghin is presenting this Autumn at Rathfarnham Castle in Dublin, as part of his activities as Musician in Residence at South Dublin County Council. The Office of Public Works has very kindly given permission to use the newly-restored entrance hall at Rathfarnham Castle, one of South Dublin's most fascinating historic structures. The programme features a selection of light-hearted clarinet pieces as well as more substantial works, including a performance of Janacek's dark piano sonata 1.X.1905, marking the centenary to the day of the dramatic events which inspired it. 

October 9th 2005 5.00pm
 

Mozart Sonata in F major K. 332
Mozart Fantasie in C minor K. 475
Mozart Sonata in C minor K. 457
Schumann Arabeske Op. 18, Blumenstück Op. 19
Schumann Fantasiestücke Op. 12
Philip Martin "The Rainbow comes and goes"

This will be the opening concert of the 12th annual season of piano recitals in Ebersberg, a town in Bavaria, to the east of Munich. Other participants in the series include Michael Endres and Julia Bartha (who was a finalist in the Clara Haskil Competition in 1999). The artistic director of this series and of a parallel chamber music season is Munich pianist Oliver Triendl. The recitals take place in a former cinema - all details at the venue's website (in German).

October 19th 2005 8.00pm
 

Mozart Sonata in F major K. 332
Schumann Blumenstück Op. 19
Janacek Sonata I.X.1905 "From the Street"
Mozart Sonata in B flat major K. 281
Debussy Selected Preludes from Book 1

Inspired by the spirit of Opus Dei, the Lismullin Institute promotes a variety of activities, including conferences and seminars, lectures and publications, which reflect a Christian outlook on life and culture. These are open to people of all creeds and backgrounds and take place in the beautiful surroundings of Lismullin House in the Boyne valley near Navan. Further information at www.lismullin.org.

November 5th 2005 2.30pm
 

Beethoven Choral Fantasy Op. 80 for piano, chorus and orchestra
with the Cracow Philharmonic Orchestra
Prague Chamber Choir
Wexford Festival Singers
David Agler conductor 

Wexford Festival Opera is world famous for its productions of unknown operas, but there are many other musical activities going on throughout the three-week period. One such event is the Orchestral Concert which closes the Festival each year. This year Finghin is delighted to have been invited to perform Beethoven's wonderfully uplifting Choral Fantasy, conducted by the Festival's newly-appointed Artistic Director David Agler. No doubt many people will be remembering the late Jerome Hynes, formerly Chief Executive of Wexford Opera, who died so tragically and unexpectedly in September. 

November 9th 2005 7.30pm
 

Mozart Sonata in B flat major K. 281
John Field Nocturnes Nos. 4 and 5
Philip Martin "The Rainbow comes and goes"
Janacek Sonata I.X.1905 "From the Street"
Dvorak Piano Quintet in A major Op. 81
with the Skampa Quartet

This concert is presented as part of the "Ambassador Concerts" which take place each year in Prague. This event is supported by the Irish Embassy in Prague as well as by Culture Ireland. Irish and Czech music feature prominently in the programme, and Finghin is looking forward to playing Dvorak with the Skampas in their native Prague, having already performed with them in Ireland and the UK. 

November 19th 2005 12.30pm
 

Mozart Sonata in B flat major K. 281
Mozart Sonata in F major K. 332
Mozart Sonata in C minor K. 457

The Mozart anniversary might not fall until next year, but the BBC is busy preparing by recording an extensive series of live concerts devoted to his music. This concert features three of Mozart's most beautiful sonatas, composed when he was aged 18, 22 and 28 respectively. This concert will be broadcast on BBC Radio 3 in January 2006. Unusual though it may seem, given Ireland's proximity to Wales, this will be Finghin's first time to perform in Wales. 

November 26th 2005 3.00pm
 

Bach Suite for solo cello No. 5 in C minor
Beethoven Sonata for piano and cello Op. 5 no. 1 in F major
Shostakovich Sonata for piano and cello Op. 40
with Antoine Lederlin cello

This is the last of the five Rathfarnham Concerts presented by South Dublin County Council. Finghin is delighted to be joined by French cellist Antoine Lederlin, who is currently principal cellist with the Basle Symphony Orchestra. Antoine and Finghin performed together in piano quartets earlier this year in the United States.