Sunday coming, 19th October, Cork Opera House will celebrate the arrival of its new Steinway Model B classic grand with a special concert bringing together some of Cork and Ireland’s leading musical talent across classical repertoire, opera, musical theatre, jazz, soul and popular music.
The Steinway will take centre stage alongside the Cork Opera House Concert Orchestra, conducted by John O’Brien, in a concert curated by O’Brien and acclaimed Cork pianist Ciara Moroney. Featured pianists will include Cormac McCarthy, Ciara Moroney and Fionnuala Moynihan, alongside artists from across the musical landscape including Jack O’Rourke, Dylan Howe (Hánt), Lucia Evans, Emma Nash and Ross Scanlon, and more.
More than a concert to mark the arrival of a new instrument, the event represents a significant statement of intent from Cork Opera House: this is a place where music is made, not simply presented.
The Steinway B will become a permanent part of the artistic life of Cork Opera House, creating new opportunities for artists to rehearse, collaborate, develop work and perform on a large stage. It will support everything from intimate recitals and masterclasses to orchestral concerts, opera, new commissions and collaborations between musicians working across genres.
The Steinway Model B was purchased with support from Music Network’s Music Capital Scheme, which awarded Cork Opera House €75,000 towards its purchase.
Tickets for ‘The Piano’ at Cork Opera House (8pm), on Sunday 18th October are available from the Cork Opera House Box Office.
