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Sean Shannon Bursary Concert this Friday at the Whyte Recital Hall

Published: 16th Jun, 2025

The Sean Shannon Bursary Concert is a celebration of the life and legacy of Sean Shannon. Join us for an evening of beautiful music as we honour Sean's memory and support the future of young musicians. The proceeds of this concert will be used to launch the Sean Shannon Bursary, a contribution awarded to a deserving and promising young musician, helping them to pursue their music education. Come along for an evening of captivating music, performed by nationally and internationally renowned musicians. The Sean Shannon Bursary is organized by the Sean Shannon Music Foundation.

This exciting programme features music by Brahms, Mozart, Ravel and more. Performers include some of the finest musicians from across the country; John Finucane, David Adams, Antony Byrne, Aleksandar Cvetkovic and Tatiana Timofeeva.

For more info on the Sean Shannon Music Foundation, please visit www.seanshannonmusicfoundation.com

Programme
Faure, Dollys Suite
Antony Byrne and David Adams

Mozart Fantasy in D minor, Chopin Nocturn in Eb major 
Tatiana Timofeeva

Chopin Polonaise in A Flat op 53
Antony Byrne

Interval

Brahms sonata no.2 for clarinet and piano 
John Finucane and David Adams

Liszt, Années de Pélerinage I, S.160. No.6. Vallée d’Obermann
Aurélie Cimbé

Mendelssohn Concert Piece No.2 in D minor for 2 clarinets and piano
John Finucane, David Adams and Margot Maurel

music will be followed by the presentation of the Sean Shannon Award