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Midwinter Festival BroadcastRTÉ Lyric FM – Full Score with Liz Nolan2 June | 13:00–16:00Tune in to RTÉ Lyric FM today fo...
02/06/2026

Midwinter Festival Broadcast
RTÉ Lyric FM – Full Score with Liz Nolan
2 June | 13:00–16:00

Tune in to RTÉ Lyric FM today for the first broadcast in our Midwinter Festival concert series, celebrating the rich and captivating world of chamber music.

Our opening concert takes listeners on a wonderful musical journey—from quartet to quintet to sextet. Sligo pianist Aleen Cahill joins the ConTempo Quartet for Amy Beach’s magnificent Piano Quintet, while the Gealán Quartet, joined by two members of the ConTempo Quartet, brings the glorious melodies of Brahms’ String Sextet in G major to life.

Take a glimpse at what’s in store in our festival carousel, and we hope you’ll enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed sharing these performances with you.

18/05/2026

Just wow, and a huge thank you to everyone who took part in the Cellissimo 2027 Playathon Fundraiser and supported us in helping make this beautiful festival happen next year.

We are so grateful to Maggie and John Ryan, and all the wonderful team at the Ardilaun, for so generously hosting the Playathon. Bualadh bos to all our participants!

A special mention to the incredible Thomas Weise, a beginner harpist who completed 100 days of practice and performed his two pieces brilliantly.

Shane Hennon, a 16 year old TY student, treated us to Chopin’s Nocturne No. 20 and music from Interstellar.

Let’s Quartet performed movements from Dvorák’s American Quartet with great style and energy.

Lenny Chen, a 15 year old award winning young pianist, captivated us with works by Liszt and Beethoven.

Téada na Gaillimhe, an eight person cello ensemble, performed beautiful arrangements of Fauré’s Pavane and Amhrán na Leabhar, arranged by Jackie Fletcher.

Our guest star Chris Ellis, hailing from Dublin, performed works by Schumann and Prokofiev with Finghin Collins at the piano.

Galway Jam Circle delighted us with Rock Paper Scissors by Sean McGrath, one of the group’s founders, along with Hit the Road Jack.

We were also thrilled by a surprise appearance from Andreea Banciu and Adrian Mantu of Contempo Quartet.

Thank you all for taking on this challenge on behalf of Cellissimo and for helping us raise these much needed funds. Your support, generosity, and music made the day truly special.

Today’s the day! The Cellissimo Playathon goes live!This special Playathon celebrates the wonderful supporters who stepp...
17/05/2026

Today’s the day! The Cellissimo Playathon goes live!

This special Playathon celebrates the wonderful supporters who stepped up to help fundraise for Cellissimo 2027 and make it a festival worthy of Galway.

Join us for an afternoon of music, community, fun, and refreshments, generously hosted by The Ardilaun Hotel.

Participants to date

* Galway Jam Circle for Cellissimo
* Shane Hennon, piano
* Lenny Chen, piano
* Let’s Quartet, string quartet
* MfG Sings for Cellissimo Playathon, choir
* Rusty Weise, harp
* Téada na Gaillimhe, cello ensemble

Tickets

Admission is free, with donations at the door warmly welcomed.

While the event is free to attend, we recommend registering in advance to avoid disappointment.

16/05/2026

A little behind the scenes from our fundraisers for Cellissimo.

Galway Jam Circle, Lenny Chen (piano), Let’s Quartet (string quartet), and Rusty Weise (harp) are getting ready for tomorrow’s concert at the The Ardilaun Hotel.

This is your call to action — let’s fill the room on the 17th at 4pm and make this a beautiful afternoon of music, community, and support for Cellissimo.

There’s still time to register for the concert, donate to help make Cellissimo happen, or buy raffle tickets for a chance to win some truly dreamy prizes.

The Playathon concert is almost here, and registration is now open on our website. Join us in showing support for these ...
15/05/2026

The Playathon concert is almost here, and registration is now open on our website. Join us in showing support for these incredible musicians and celebrating their talent together.

We are also excited to remind you about our raffle, packed with fantastic prizes. Tickets are available now on idonate.ie.

Closing date: 17:00, Sunday, 17 May 2026

A huge thank you to all of our generous prize sponsors. Take a look at what you could win:

• Festival Ticket for Cellissimo 2027
Experience everything Cellissimo 2027 has to offer with access to festival events throughout May, excluding the Inish Oírr day.

• Voucher from Magpie Bakery
Enjoy delicious sourdough breads plus sweet and savoury pastries freshly baked each day by Cian Mooney and his team.

• Afternoon Tea for Two at The Hardiman
Relax and indulge in a timeless Afternoon Tea experience in elegant surroundings.

• €100 Dinner Voucher for Rouge
Treat yourself to a beautiful meal at this much loved French restaurant known for its warm atmosphere and rustic charm.

• Two Tickets to A Taste of Cellissimo with National Symphony Orchestra Ireland
Secure your place at this hugely popular November event as the National Symphony Orchestra Ireland returns to Galway.

• €50 Book Voucher for Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop
Browse the shelves of Galway’s beloved independent bookshop and discover your next favourite read.

• Bottomless Brunch for Two at HYDE Bar
Enjoy one of Galway’s most sought after brunch experiences with refined dishes, fresh ingredients, and a vibrant atmosphere.

Thank you for supporting the Playathon. Every ticket helps make a difference.

Before our Cellissimo Playathon concert on May 17, 2026 at 4:00 pm in the Ardilaun Hotel, we’d love to look back on a wo...
13/05/2026

Before our Cellissimo Playathon concert on May 17, 2026 at 4:00 pm in the Ardilaun Hotel, we’d love to look back on a wonderful evening of music with our Artistic Director Finghin Collins through the beautiful photographs of Mike Shaughnessy. We hope you enjoy these memories as much as we do.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us. Your warmth, support, and enthusiasm made the evening truly special.

We are also deeply grateful to our sponsors, GOODBODY and Aerogen, for their generous support in making these concerts possible

Let’s get the Mantu Family to the Cellissimo Playathon! The funding deadline to join the Playathon is almost here — May ...
08/05/2026

Let’s get the Mantu Family to the Cellissimo Playathon!

The funding deadline to join the Playathon is almost here — May 11th, 2026 — and we have just ONE fundraiser left who needs your support to secure their place… and it’s definitely not the little one!

We’re talking about the incredible Mantu Family — winners of TG4’s Réalta agus Gaolta 2026, Ireland’s Most Talented Family TV contest! We would absolutely love to welcome them to the Cellissimo Playathon, where they’ll be a fantastic addition to our concert on Sunday, May 17th at 4:00pm in The Ardilaun Hotel.

To help this amazing family make it to the Playathon, simply click the link in our bio or search “Cellissimo Playathon” on idonate.ie.

The Playathon, generously hosted by The Ardilaun Hotel, will celebrate all of the wonderful supporters who took on the fundraising challenge to help make Cellissimo 2027 a festival worthy of Galway! ✨

Join us for an afternoon of music, fun, and refreshments in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

📍 Sunday, May 17th
⏰ 4:00pm
📍 The Ardilaun Hotel
🎟 Admission is free — donations at the door are very welcome.

While the event is free, registration is recommended to avoid disappointment.

We’ve reached an exciting new milestone in our Playathon! Together, we’ve raised more than €10,000, and 8 fundraisers ha...
01/05/2026

We’ve reached an exciting new milestone in our Playathon!
Together, we’ve raised more than €10,000, and 8 fundraisers have already qualified for our concert.

A few of our participants still need a final push to join the Playathon, so let’s help them reach the €500 fundraising target before the deadline on May 11th, 2026.

There’s still time to join these intrepid musicians and start your own fundraiser too! Registration is now open for our concert on May 17th in the afternoon (time TBC), generously hosted by The Ardilaun Hotel.

You’ll find the registration link on our website and in our stories.

We’re also delighted to announce a wonderful new duo joining the Playathon. To help make Cellissimo 2027 a reality, Finghin Collins will perform alongside the fantastic young Irish cellist Chris Ellis. Together, they’ll play works by Prokofiev and Schumann at the Cellissimo Playathon on Sunday, May 17th.

Chris took part in the very first online edition of Cellissimo in March 2021, and we would love to welcome him back for Cellissimo 2027. With your support, we can make it happen.

If you’d like to help, please consider donating whatever you can by clicking the Donate button above. Every contribution makes a real difference, and all donations are processed securely.

You can also support us by sharing this post it’s a simple and powerful way to help spread the word.

Thank you so much for your generosity and support.

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