Stunning Beethoven recital by the Leonard-Tinney duo in Dublin

By Andrew Larkin, 27 April 2014

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“a violinist who comes across with little fear, attacking the treacherous double-stops with bravura”

Reviewed at National Concert Hall: Main Stage, Dublin on 27 April 2014

Beethoven, Violin Sonata no. 1 in D major, Op.12 no.1

Beethoven, Violin Sonata no. 8 in G major, Op.30 no.3

Beethoven, Violin Sonata no. 9 in A major "Kreutzer", Op.47

Catherine Leonard, Violin

Hugh Tinney, Piano

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****1

Thoughtful "Emperor" from Tinney and lively Symphony no.7

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***11

The Music Makers: Birthday celebrations for the RTE Philharmonic Choir

Andrew Larkin, 9th January

Birthday celebrations for the RTE Philharmonic Choir singing Agnew and Elgar, while Tinney shines in Mozart's Piano Concerto no. 20 in D minor K466.

***11

Bracing and Brilliant: Leonard and Tinney continue to impress in Beethoven's violin sonatas

Andrew Larkin, 11th May

Sensitive and passionate chamber musicianship as Catherine Leonard and Hugh Tinney enthrall with the second concert of three in their Beethovenian violin sonatas cycle.

****1

Bracing and Brilliant: Leonard and Tinney continue to impress in Beethoven's violin sonatas

Andrew Larkin, 11th May

Sensitive and passionate chamber musicianship as Catherine Leonard and Hugh Tinney enthrall with the second concert of three in their Beethovenian violin sonatas cycle.

****1

Concertos – for violin and for orchestra – from the Hallé

Peter Connors, 22nd March

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*****

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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.