About this Event
Cheng2 Duo
Bryan Cheng - Cello
Silvie Cheng - Piano
Music Network brings 2026 to a spectacular close with the phenomenal Cheng² Duo.
Acclaimed for their electrifying chemistry and flawless performances, cellist Bryan Cheng and pianist Silvie Cheng share more than musical brilliance. As siblings, their deep bond and intuitive connection infuse every note with warmth, vitality and authenticity.
Performing an exquisite programme entitled A Hero’s Welcome, expect to hear the finest interpretations of sonatas by Brahms and Poulenc, an enchanting fairytale by Janáček and a gorgeous Music Network commission.
Prize-winners and rising stars on the international stage, Bryan and Silvie have been making music together their entire lives. Since forming Cheng² Duo in 2011 they have graced some of the world’s most prestigious venues, from Carnegie Hall and Flagey Brussels to Munich’s Künstlerhaus, their artistry leaving a lasting impression on audiences across the globe. Renowned for their imaginative programming and cross-disciplinary collaborations, Cheng² Duo continually push musical boundaries while celebrating the timeless beauty of the classical canon.
Programme:
A Hero's Journey
Leoš Janáček (1854–1928)
Pohádka
Con moto – Andante - Allegro
Con moto - Adagio poco rubato
Allegro
Francis Poulenc (1899–1963)
Sonate pour violoncelle et piano, FP 143
Allegro - Tempo di marcia
Cavatine
Ballabile
Final
Interval
Anselm McDonnell (1994)
Music Network commission
Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
Sonata No. 2 for Cello and Piano in F Major, Op. 99
Allegro vivace
Adagio affettuoso
Allegro passionato
Allegro molto
Event venue & nearby stays
Tullynally Castle, Tullynally Castle, Mullingar, Ireland
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