Music Network presents Emmanuel Ceysson and Sarah Shine

Music Network presents Emmanuel Ceysson with special guest Sarah Shine.

Join us for a stunning musical collaboration as world-renowned harpist Emmanuel Ceysson joins forces with the exceptional Irish soprano Sarah Shine for an evening of music and song.

Described as “brilliantly gifted”, Ceysson is one of the world’s leading harpists, having held principal positions with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera and Opéra de Paris. A master of his instrument, he brings technical brilliance and a flair for the dramatic to every performance.

Joining him as a special guest is rising star of Irish opera Sarah Shine, whose radiant voice has captivated audiences across Europe. Quickly establishing herself as an artist of international acclaim, Sarah has performed with Irish National Opera, Académie Opéra National de Paris, Wexford Festival Opera and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.

The programme will feature virtuosic and flamboyant instrumental performances of music by Tournier and Caplet and together the duo will perform exquisite songs by Vierne in addition to popular favourites by Debussy and Fauré.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the artistry of a true master of the pedal harp alongside one of Ireland’s most exciting young sopranos.

Music Network is Ireland’s national music touring and development organisation, founded by the Arts Council in 1986. We make high quality live music accessible to communities throughout Ireland and help musicians to develop fulfilling careers, bringing musicians and listeners together through the magic of live performance.

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Season 2025/26

Download our full season brochure and listen to this season's playlist:

 

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Opening Flourish!

Join us as we open our 2025/26 season with a thrilling afternoon of Chamber Music featuring The Fews Ensemble with special guests violinist Katherine Hunka, violist Joel Hunter and cellist Martin Johnson. The programme showcases two masterworks of the string repertoire with Brahms' warm and expansive Sextet in B flat Major and Tchaikovsky's fiery and flamboyant Souvenir de Florence. We are so looking forward to seeing you at  what promises to be an unforgettable start to a new season of exceptional music making.

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The Fews Ensemble: Lunchtime Concert 2

In their second concert as part of Kilkenny Arts Festival's lunchtime concert series, The Fews Ensemble's programme spans the last hundred years, featuring work by Shostakovich and Joan Trimble, one of the most distinguished Ulster musicians of the 20th century.

 

Dmitri Shostakovich - Trio No. 2 in E minor
Joan Trimble - Phantasy Trio

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The Fews Ensemble presents: Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time

The first of two concerts at this years Kilkenny Arts Festival, The Fews Ensemble are delighted to perform Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time, following sellout performances earlier this year in Dublin and Belfast.

Written while Messiaen was a prisoner of war in Germany, and first performed by his fellow prisoners, this visionary piece is now considered one of his most important works.

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The Juliet Letters with Duke Special and the Fews Ensemble

Duke Special and The Fews Ensemble perform ‘The Juliet Letters’, originally written by Elvis Costello and The Brodsky Quartet. The songs filled with soaring melodies and dark drama explore the human condition through letters addressed to Juliet Capulet of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ fame in a cycle blending voice and string quartet. Duke Special, renowned for his unique, soulful sound and theatrical flair, brings a fresh intensity to this captivating work.

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Cello Masterclass with Jonathan Aasgaard

Following on from the success of our piano masterclasses in January, we are delighted to have internationally renowned Norwegian cellist and Fews Ensemble member Jonathan Aasgaard with us to lead a masterclass for local up and coming cellists, alongside pianist David Quigley.
One of Europe’s most versatile cellists, Jonathan is active as a soloist, chamber musician, studio musician, orchestral principal, teacher, and explorer of new music.
He is Principal Cello of both the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and the Sinfonia of London, a regular guest principal of leading British and continental European orchestras, and, as a dedicated teacher, Professor of Cello at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Open to cellists Grade 7 standard and above. Places are limited so please contact us at concerts@newrychambermusic.org to register your interest.

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