Sundays @ Noon

If it’s Sunday it must be the Hugh Lane Gallery… On Sun 11 April composer/pianist Jane O’Leary of Concorde gets together with NSO principal cellist Martin Johnson for a programme of new works by O’Leary, Grainne Mulvey and Dermot McDermott. These three new pieces, specially commissioned by Johnson and developed through a collaborative process, give a fascinating account of the many facets of the cello in different contexts. There’s also a belated chance to hear the world premiere of James Wilson’s Sonata Op 172 for cello and piano, written for Johnson shortly before the composer’s death. Pianist Fionnuala Moynihan continues her chronological exploration of Mozart’s Piano Sonatas on Sun 18, playing No 9 in D, No 10 in C and No 11 in A. There’s something of a virtuoso treat on Sunday 25 when accordionist Dermot Dunne teams up with violinist Katherine Hunka for an vibrant mix of celebrated classics and works with a strong Latin flavour, with music by Biber, De Falla, Stravinsky and Ronan Guilfoyle. All concerts start at 12 noon but get there early and remember, it’s all FREE. www.hughlane.ie