Late Night Concert: Ailbhe McDonagh, Cellist

“She plays with flawless technique, faultless intonation, and a strong yet meltingly sweet tone.” Fanfare Magazine

Ailbhe has earned international recognition as both a soloist and chamber musician. She has performed in some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall and the Schleswig Holstein Music Festival.

Her debut solo album, ‘It’s a Cello Thing’ (2012) was named CD of the week on RTE’s Lyric FM. In 2021, Ailbhe release ‘Beethoven: Complete Cello Sonatas’ with John O’Conor on the Steinway & Sons label. This year, Ailbhe released her new album, Bach: Complete Solo Cello Suites’, the first such recording by an Irish cellist.

Ailbhe has been a member of the strings faculty at the Royal Irish Academy of Music since 2010 and is also a masterclass instructor.