María Dueñas wows Dublin with poise, warmth and a touch of drama

María Dueñas and the National Symphony Orchestra

María Dueñas, Hans Graf and the National Symphony Orchestra

Por Andrew Larkin, 04 octubre 2025

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“imbuing each note with a ravishing vibrato”

Crítica hecha desde National Concert Hall: Main Stage, Dublin el 3 octubre 2025

Beethoven, Concierto para violín en re mayor, op. 61

Prokofiev, Romeo y Julieta: fragmentos

María Dueñas, Violín

National Symphony Orchestra Ireland

Hans Graf, Dirección

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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.