Chopin and Franck reframed with elegance and insight in Dublin

Von Andrew Larkin, 21 März 2026

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“Tingaud showed a clear grasp of the work’s architecture”

Rezensierte Veranstaltung: National Concert Hall: Main Stage, Dublin, am 20 März 2026

Chopin, Klavierkonzert Nr. 1 in e-Moll, Op.11

Chopin, Étude in C sharp minor, Op.10 no.4

Franck, Sinfonie d-Moll, Op. 48

Louis Lortie, Klavier

National Symphony Orchestra Ireland

Jean-Luc Tingaud, Musikalische Leitung

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Andrew Larkin

Andrew Larkin is a pianist, composer and teacher from Dublin. Educated at Dublin and at Cambridge, he has performed all around Europe and Mexico. He currently teaches piano and composition in Dublin.