London cellist Adrian Brendel joins me for this episode of Festival Conversations with Cellissimo. Adrian has had an interesting upbringing when it comes to his artistry and musicianship as a cellist. He has been introduced too many different perspectives and approaches which has clearly shaped the versatile artist he is celebrated as today.

Hannah Roberts is one of the outstanding cellists of her generation. As well as an internationally recognised artist, she is an established and sought after teacher. Hannah speaks of her joy to be part of Cellissimo, and her passion for both her playing and teaching was evident throughout our chat.

Naomi Berrill is an Irish cellist based in Florence. 

It was a joy to hear Naomi speak about her unique artistry and returning home to her native Galway to take part in Cellissimo.

Naomi performed a new composed piece on the Galway Cello composed by Bill Whelan at the opening concert which will be available online until the 4th of April. 

Her solo concert will take place on the 26th of March at 8.30pm from the Mick Lally Theatre and her masterclass is on the 27th of March at 10am. 

All details available on musicforgalway.ie

Marc Coppey is an internationally renowned French cellist who has visited and performed in Ireland many times. Marc is involved in many aspects of the festival which include cellist, conductor, collaborator and mentor.

It was a pleasure to get to chat with Marc ahead of his performance in the opening concert of Cellissimo. 

Let's Talk About The Arts is joined by Cellissimo presented by Music for Galway and Galway 2020 which is a celebration of the warm and rich instrument, the cello. The festival runs from the 25th-31st of March. LTATA will be releasing a series of interviews with some of the artists involved with Cellissimo alongside the festival dates. 

Cellissimo is a music festival presented by Music for Galway and Galway 2020 which celebrates the warm and rich instrument, the cello.

The Festival has been reimagined for a digital platform and will run from the 25th of March until the 31st of March and will be available online until the 4th of April.

LTATA has the privilege of chatting with some of the artists involved with Cellissimo and will be releasing these short interviews throughout the festival week

I’m joined today by Artistic Director Finghin Collins and Festival Director Anna Lardi to chat about all things Cellissimo.