Ireland’s great classical pianist, John O’Conor, will be performing at the Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen on Thursday, September 1 at 8pm. The concert is being presented by Music in Fermanagh and will be the first live performance of their 2022/2023 season.

On the night, John will be playing three much-loved Beethoven sonatas, ‘Moonlight’, ‘Appassionata’ and ‘Pathetique’.

Beethoven remains one of the most admired composers in the history of Western music and his works rank amongst the most performed of the classical music repertoire.

John, who many will be familiar with, has been gathering wonderful reviews for his masterly playing and his unique interpretation of the works of Beethoven for more than 40 years.

He has been lauded by many critics and peers, such as “A pianist of unbounding sensitivity” (Gramophone magazine); “He represents a vanishing tradition that favours inner expression and atmosphere over showmanship and bravura” (the Chicago Tribune); and, “This artist has the kind of flawless touch that makes an audience gasp” (The Washington Post) – just a few descriptions of his superb playing.

Having studied in his native Dublin, in Vienna with Dieter Weber and being tutored by the legendary Wilhelm Kempff, his unanimous first prize at the International Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna in 1973 opened the door to his truly international career.

John, who is a professor, is also regarded as one of the most important piano teachers in the world today. He is deeply committed to the development of young pianists in Ireland and in other countries.

He has made numerous recordings during his long and distinguished career. This is going to be an outstanding performance and a major event in Fermanagh’s musical calendar. Tickets are available now at www.ardhowen.com, or telephone 028 6632 5440.

This will be evening for all ages and one not to be missed. Music in Fermanagh is a registered charity and is supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.