Cappa Ensemble
WINNERS OF MUSIC NETWORK’S YOUNG MUSICWIDE COMPETITION IN 2009
Named after the celebrated 17th century Italian violin-maker Gioffredo Cappa, this exciting young chamber ensemble has quickly established itself as a quartet of outstanding artistry, equally at home playing classical and contemporary works. Previously a very successful string quartet, in July 2008 the group shifted its focus to performing works for both string trio and piano quartet. It has toured extensively in Australasia and Japan as well as enjoying a busy concert schedule performing to audiences throughout the UK.
Its four members are all top-notch performers in their own right – and both Brian O’Kane and Michael McHale are former winners of the Camerata Ireland Young Musician of the Year. McHale has established himself as one of the leading Irish pianists of his generation, while cellist O’Kane has collaborated with artists such as the Vanbrugh Quartet, the Philharmonia Orchestra and Vladimir Ashkenazy. Polish violinist Bartosz Woroch has toured with the Bern Symphony Orchestra and the Polish Radio Chamber Orchestra and performed at the Barbican and the Wigmore Hall, and violist Adam Newman has played with the London Steve Reich Ensemble, the English Chamber Orchestra and the London Conchord Ensemble.
Cappa Ensemble recently appeared on RTEs The View, CLICK HERE to watch their live performance
What can you expect to hear on the night?
Cappa Ensemble Programme:
Mozart piano quartet in g minor k.478
1. Allegro
2. Andante
3. Rondon
Walton piano quartet in d minor (1921)
1. Allegramente
2. Allegro Scherzando
3. Andante tranquillo
4. Allegro molto
Elaine Agnew string trio - 3 Angry Men (1991).
Schumann piano quartet in E flat Major op.47
1. Sostenuto assai - Allegro ma non troppo
2. Scherzo. Molto vivace - Trio I - Trio II
3. Andante cantabile
4. Finale. Vivace
Click on the video below for a sample of Michael McHale's talent...
Michael McHale: Rachmaninov Etude-tableau in A minor Op 39 No 2
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