Claudia Boyle, Niall O’Sullivan and Conor Lenihan

Music Network

Led by one of Ireland’s most spectacular sopranos, this concert brings to the stage a brand new ensemble showcasing the talents of a trio of much sought after Irish artists. Claudia Boyle has secured a stellar international profile in recent seasons through highly-acclaimed performances in Zurich, Rome, London, Berlin and New York and recently returned from making her house debut for Opéra National de Paris singing the role of Dede in Bernstein’s A Quiet Place to much acclaim. Joining Claudia will be trumpet player extraordinaire Niall O’ Sullivan and exceptional pianist Conor Lenihan. Presenting a varied and eclectic programme, the trio will share dazzling interpretations of Handel’s Let The Bright Seraphim, Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto in Eb, Mozart’s Exsultate Jubilate in addition to operatic favorites by Donizetti and Verdi and music by the ever popular Piazzolla.

“The brilliant Claudia Boyle…who seemed to take every vocal demand in her stride” Opera Magazine

“O’Sullivan’s Piazzolla brought the audience to their feet” The Irish Times

Conor Linehan Biography

Conor Linehan is a composer, pianist and teacher based in Dublin. As a pianist Conor is a regular performer with both the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and performs a wide range of solo and chamber music. He is a member of the piano faculty of the Royal Irish Academy of Music where he also teaches courses in improvisation.

Much in demand as a composer, Conor has composed theatre scores for the all of the major Irish companies as well as The Royal Shakespeare Company, The National Theatre and many other British theatres. Recent commissions include Joyce’s Women (Abbey Theatre), The Tin Soldier (Gate Theatre and Galway International Arts Festival), Gravity (Bottom Dog Theatre Company), Three Short O’Casey Comedies (Druid Theatre) and Backwards Up A Rainbow (Landmark).

Other compositions include The Patient Women (Irish National Opera), An Autumn Night’s Dream for Cello Quartet (Music Network) and piano pieces Intermezzo, for the Dublin International Piano Competition and Roadshow for pianist Joanna MacGregor.

Conor is also a member of the WhistleBlast Quartet who present composition workshops and perform concerts in schools and venues throughout Ireland.