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Thérèse Fahy: Women of Legend

Venue: Old St Mary's Church

Time: 6pm

Duration: 45 minutes

Friday, March 7, 2025
6:00 pm
Old St Mary's Church
Free concert

One of Ireland's foremost pianists Thérèse Fahy presents the Irish premiere of Mel Bonis’ complete Femmes de Légende series in a free early evening performance at Old St Mary’s Church.

This fascinating set of pieces written over many years by early twentieth-century French composer Mélanie Bonis celebrates legendary female figures, and weaves rich narratives through a series of evocative and expressive piano works.

Awarded a Chevalier des Arts et des Letres by the French government in recognition of her contribution to music, Thérèse Fahy is known for her deep engagement with French piano repertoire. She returns to Clonmel with a concert that offers a unique opportunity to experience the full scope of Bonis’ homage to historical and mythical women.

Programme:

Mel Bonis: Phœbé op. 30

Viviane op. 80

Omphale op. 86

Salomé op. 101/1

Desdémona op. 101

Mélisande op. 109

Ophélie op. 165/1

This fascinating set of pieces written over many years by early twentieth-century French composer Mélanie Bonis celebrates legendary female figures, and weaves rich narratives through a series of evocative and expressive piano works.

Awarded a Chevalier des Arts et des Letres by the French government in recognition of her contribution to music, Thérèse Fahy is known for her deep engagement with French piano repertoire. She returns to Clonmel with a concert that offers a unique opportunity to experience the full scope of Bonis’ homage to historical and mythical women.

Programme:

Mel Bonis: Phœbé op. 30

Viviane op. 80

Omphale op. 86

Salomé op. 101/1

Desdémona op. 101

Mélisande op. 109

Ophélie op. 165/1

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