Artistic Directors

Cathal Breslin has been praised worldwide as one of the most exciting pianists of his generation with critical acclaim such as “superb intensity and passion” (Cleveland Plain Dealer), “energizing” (Belfast Telegraph), and “a deep connection to the music” (Tampa Oracle), and “noble poetry” (The Independent, London). Born in Derry, Northern Ireland, a growing international career has taken him to concert halls throughout Europe, U.S.A. and Asia. Recent concerto performances have been the Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, Shostakovich, Beethoven, Mozart, and Takemitsu concerti with the Turin Philharmonic, National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, BBC Ulster Orchestra, Camerata Ireland, RTE Concert Orchestra, with prestigious conductors such as Vladimir Altschuler, Barry Douglas, Christian Gansch, Giovanni Battista Rigon, Niklas Willen, Courtney Lewis, Matthew Coorey, Gearoid Grant, and Robert Houlihan.

As a chamber musician, Cathal performs as a member of Trio Festivale, and in duo recitals with violinists Augustin Dumay and Dmitry Sitkovetsky, flutists Sabrina Hu and Richard Sherman, cellists Jan Vogler and Raphael Wallfisch. Upcoming concerts include a tour of China with Trio Festivale, two piano concerts with Arthur Greene, and Piano Quintet performances with the Brodsky Quartet.

www.cathalbreslin.com