St. Valentine Family Concert

St. Valentine Family Concert is a warm and joyful musical event dedicated to celebrating love through timeless music, in an intimate, family-friendly setting.

The programme features a selection of classical and modern repertoire inspired by the many forms of love — romantic, familial and universal.

Mădălina Pașol is a Romanian concert pianist with an extensive international career across Europe and Asia, laureate of major competitions and recipient of prestigious scholarships, with appearances on major stages including the Berlin Philharmonic. She will perform alongside her daughter, Ava, who studies cello.

Dr. Adrian Mantu is a Romanian–Irish cellist with an active international career, founding member of the ConTempo Quartet and a leading figure in international cultural and educational projects.

Dr. Andreea Banciu is an internationally acclaimed violist, founding member of the ConTempo Quartet, Guest Principal Viola of the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland and lecturer at RIAM and TU Dublin Conservatory.

For this concert, Adrian and Andreea will appear on stage together with their daughters, Clara (cello) and Sophia (viola), in a programme celebrating musical heritage, artistic dialogue and family connection.

Performers:

Adrian Mantu — cello

Andreea Banciu — viola

Clara Mantu — cello

Sophia Mantu — viola

with guest artists:

Mădălina Pașol — piano

Ava Pașol — cello