Award-winning Irish pianist Michael McHale performs two of Beethoven’s most evocative and dramatic piano sonatas, Moonlight and Appassionata, alongside two specially-commissioned Irish contemporary preludes: “Raindrop Prelude“ by Áine Mallon, and the world premiere performance of “Solas na Gealaí” by Linda Buckley.

Moonlight_Programme Notes

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European Broadcast 8pm Irish Standard Time
North American Broadcast 8pm ET (1am Irish Standard Time)

On Demand will become available after the conclusion of the North American broadcast for 48 hours (26 July 2am – 28 July 2am IST)

All works performed by Michael McHale

Concert Programme

Composer

Work

Linda Buckley

Solas na Gealai - FESTIVAL PREMIERE

Beethoven

Sonata No.14 in C sharp minor Op.27/2 ‘Moonlight’

Áine Mallon

Raindrop Prelude - FESTIVAL PREMIERE

Beethoven

Sonata No.23 in F minor Op.57 ‘Appassionata’