July 9th 2006 11.30am

Turina Andalusian Muses Op. 93 for voice, string quartet and piano
Gershwin Selected songs
Chausson Chanson Perpetuelle
with Sylvia Schwartz soprano
Quatuor Terpsycordes 

July 10th 2006 8.30pm

Mozart Sonata in B flat major K.333
Schumannn Humoreske Op. 20
Schumann Kinderszenen Op. 15
Liszt Sonata in B minor

These two concerts form part of the Festival de Bellerive which takes place in a farm just outside Geneva, on a picturesque site with splendid views of the Jura mountains. The concert on July 9th is conceived as a light-hearted matinée, while Monday's recital will be a more serious affair. Many other renowned artists will appear at the festival, whose website can be accessed by clicking here.

July 14th 2006 12 noon
Vicar's Hall, Cathedral Green 

Schumann Piano Quintet Op. 44
with Nicky Sweeney violin
Joanne Quigley violin
Cian O Duill viola
Benedict Rogerson cello 

July 14th 2006 8.00pm
Chichester Cathedral 

Mozart Sonata in B flat major K.333
Schumannn Humoreske Op. 20
Schumann Kinderszenen Op. 15
Liszt Sonata in B minor

A busy day awaits Finghin during this return visit to the Chichester Festivities. An early morning performance of Schumann's Piano Quintet with an exciting group of young English and Irish musicians forms part of a Schumann lecture recital series with musicologist Roderick Swanston. That evening Finghin performs the main evening recital in the glorious surroundings of Chichester Cathedral. An interesting link between the two concerts will be provided by a performance in the morning concert of an arrangement for string quartet of Schumann's Kinderszenen, which Finghin performs in the original version that evening. Full details at the Festival's website.

July 21st 2006 8.00pm

Mozart Sonata in B flat major K. 358
Debussy arr. Ravel Prélude à l'Après-midi d'un Faune
Schubert Fantasie in F minor
Mozart Sonata in D major K. 381
Dvorak Slavonic Dances from Op. 46
with Dearbhla Collins piano 

Finghin and his sister Dearbhla appeared separately at the Boyle Arts Festival last year; now they return together to present a very attractive piano duet programme with a particular emphasis on Mozart. King House in Boyle boasts a beautiful Steinway piano and is a very intimate concert venue. This concert is supported by Music Network.

July 24th 2006 8.00pm
RTE Farmleigh Proms, Phoenix Park, Dublin

July 28th 2006 8.00pm
University Concert Hall, Limerick

July 29th 2006 8.00pm
National Concert Hall, Dublin

Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major
with the National Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ireland
Atso Almila conductor

Finghin is very pleased to be the featured soloist again with the NYSOI, which is made up of Ireland's finest orchestral musicians between the ages of 18 and 23. Following the Irish concerts, Finghin and the Orchestra will tour to the conductor's native country, Finland, for four further performances in early August - seel below for details. Visit www.nyoi.ie for lots of information about the NYOI, which is sponsored by Toyota Ireland.

July 27th 2006 10.15pm

Chausson Concert for violin, piano and string quartet
with Anthony Marwood violin
Killaloe Quartet 

The acclaimed British violinist Anthony Marwood is the new Artistic Director of the Irish Chamber Orchestra, and therefore also of the Orchestra's annual Festival in Limerick which runs from July 26th to 30th. This, his first Festival, includes such diverse attractions as the Irish première of Thomas Adès's Violin Concerto and Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. Finghin's Limerick performance with the National Youth Orchestra on July 28th is also part of the Festival. Chausson's Concert is a highly-charged, deeply emotional work for solo violin, piano and string quartet, a double concerto in all but name. Finghin will take a break from Prokofiev's Concerto to join Anthony and the Killaloe Quartet (made up of members of the ICO) for a late-night performance in the 12th-century St. Mary's Cathedral. Call 1890 923 543 for a Festival brochure or to book tickets - and visit the ICO here.

August 3rd 2006 7.00pm
Tampere Hall, Tampere

August 4th 2006 7.00pm
Temppeliaukio Church, Helsinki

August 5th 2006 4.30pm
Mikaeli Hall, Mikkeli

August 7th 2006 7.00pm
Kuopio Music Centre, Kuopio

Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major
with the National Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ireland
Atso Almila conductor

Finland is famous for its highly developed musical infrastructure, and this tour will take in some of the country's most impressive concert venues. The Temppeliaukio Church in Helskinki, hewn out of the rock in the city centre, is a major tourist attraction and boasts a fabulous acoustic. The Mikaeli Hall in Mikkeli is considerd by the Finns to be the country's most beautiful concert hall; with 700 seats, it has a stunning lakeside location. All in all, this should be a wonderful tour. 

August 9th 2006 7.00pm

Schumann Kinderszenen Op. 15
Liszt Sonata in B minor

At the other end of the River Shannon from Limerick, the charming town of Carrick-on-Shannon is widely known as the inland boating capital of Ireland. A vibrant array of musical events, including opera and jazz, is planned for the period between August 9th and 13th. Finghin's recital, presented in association with Music Network, will be the opening performance of the Festival; more details from the website.

August 14th 2006 1.00pm

August 15th 2006 8.00pm

Schumann Kinderszenen Op. 15
Liszt Sonata in B minor

Beethoven Trio for clarinet, cello and piano. Op. 11
Messaien Quartet for the End of Time
with Catherine Leonard violin
Guy Johnston cello
Carol McGonnell clarinet 

Next Finghin makes his way to Ireland's most impressive medieval city to perform two concerts in its vibrant Arts Week. Clarinettist Carol McGonnell has been invited to be this year's guest programmer and she will appear in two concerts with her New York-based Argento Chamber Ensemble. A highlight of the Festival will surely be Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time, written in a concentration camp in 1941, performed here in the inspiring and historical surroundings of St. Canice's Cathedral. Find out more about Arts Week here.

September 2nd 2006 8.00pm

Debussy Preludes Book 1
Mozart Adagio in B minor K.540
Liszt Sonata in B minor

September 9th 2006 6.00pm

Bach Sonata No. 1 for cello and piano BWV 1027
Brahms Sonata in D major for cello and piano Op. 78
(transcription of violin sonata No. 1)
Bach Sonata No. 2 for cello and piano BWV 1028
Brahms Sonata in E minor for cello and piano Op. 38
Bach Sonata No. 3 for cello and piano BWV 1029
Brahms Sonata in F major for cello and piano Op. 99
with Marc Coppey cello

September 10th 2006 6.00pm

Mozart Piano Concerto in F major K. 413
Mozart Piano Concerto in A major K. 414
Mozart Piano Concerto in C major K. 415
with the Quatuor Verlaine

Following the success of last year's inaugural Festival in the charming Alsatian town of Wissembourg, this year the Festival expands to include more concerts, and Finghin returns to take part in three of these concerts. He continues his fruitful partnership with outstanding French cellist Marc Coppey as they present the complete sonatas for cello and piano by Bach and Brahms, including Brahms' own transcription of his tender first violin sonata. The Festival's closing concert features Mozart's three chamber concertos with the Quatuor Verlaine, made up of members of the Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg. Visit the Festival's website.

September 19th 2006 8.00pm

Mozart Piano Concerto in F major K. 413
Mozart Piano Concerto in A major K. 414
Mozart Piano Concerto in C major K. 415
with the ConTempo Quartet

Finghin returns to the Clifden Arts Week in scenic Connemara for a performance of Mozart's three chamber concertos with Galway's ensemble in residence, the ConTempo Quartet from Romania.

September 24th 2006 4.00pm

Shostakovitch Piano Quintet in G minor Op. 57
with the RTE Vanbrugh Quartet
Shostakovitch Prelude and Fugue Op. 87 No. 24 in D minor 

A wonderful celebration of Shostakovitch's centenary in this beautiful hall in the depths of County Kilkenny. Castalia Hall houses the Kilkenny County Steinway piano and has a remarkable acoustic. The concert is presented by Kilkenny Music Club. Find out more about the Camphill Community Centres around Ireland here.

September 26th 2006 8.00pm

Mozart Piano Concerto in F major K. 413
Mozart Piano Concerto in A major K. 414
Mozart Piano Concerto in C major K. 415
with the ConTempo Quartet

Finghin and the ConTempos repeat their Mozart concertos programme as the opening concert of Music for Galway's concert season. Find out more here.

September 29th 2006 8.00pm

Mozart Piano Concerto in C major K. 415
with the ConTempo Quartet 

September 30th 2006 8.00pm

Schumann Waldszenen Op. 82

October 1st 2006 3.30pm

Liszt Sonata in B minor

A new piano festival for Ireland and for the south-east in particular, presented by Music for New Ross. Finghin is delighted to serve as Artistic Director for this unique and exciting event which will explore the diversity and splendour of the piano. Five pianists will take part during this weekend feast of piano music, and the ConTempo Quartet will collaborate with Hugh Tinney, Miceal O'Rourke and Finghin in performances of three Mozart concertos. The other pianists are Archie Chen and Michael McHale, winner of the Brennan Prize at the 2006 AXA International Piano Competition. Find out all about the Festival, including tempting hotel deals, here.