A TRIO of musicians are set to bring a richly expressive chamber experience to the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny with their upcoming gig.
The Balor Piano Trio is made up of composer and pianist Gerard O’Donnell, violinist Pavle Marinković and cellist Marta Tobar.
Milford native Gerard has been hailed as one of the most exciting instrumental artists to emerge in recent years.
He caught the attention of acclaimed Irish pianist John O’Connor while still a student in Loreto Milford, practicing for a recital. John mentored Gerard to help him develop his technique, and Gerard went on to obtain a degree in music from Trinity College Dublin. He taught in Technological University Dublin (TUD) and moved to Madrid, Spain.
Since the release of his acclaimed album In Honour of the Moon, Gerard has received international praise for the sensitivity, strength and emotional power of his playing. Classically trained at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, he has broken free from conventional piano interpretation to forge a sound that is both ancient and strikingly new.
Gerard has recently been recording some music videos for the album around Donegal. He recorded on Kinnegar Beach outside Rathmullan, and even brought his piano to the Poisoned Glen at the foot of Mount Errigal.
The Balor Piano Trio expands Gerard’s musical language, conjuring vivid narratives and immersive soundscapes that invite listeners into their journey.
The Balor Piano Trio will perform in the Regional Cultural Centre on Saturday, June 13 at 8pm. Tickets are €18 to €21 and can be bought on the Regional Cultural Centre website.
