David Vesey hosts solo piano concert at Mayo arts venue

Irish pianist and composer David Vesey will be visiting Castlebar on Thursday, March 26, to perform “Carolan Reimagined”, a solo piano concert inspired by his acclaimed album Carolan Reflections.

Taking place at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar, this special performance offers audiences an immersive experience of music rooted in Ireland’s rich cultural heritage.

Carolan Reflections, written, arranged, and performed by Vesey, is a thoughtful reimagining of the timeless works of Turlough O’Carolan, Ireland’s most celebrated harpist-composer of the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

Vesey’s arrangements blend classical piano with traditional Irish influences, revealing fresh perspectives on melodies that have resonated across generations.

For Vesey, Carolan’s music has been a lifelong companion.

“His music bridges the gap between the Irish traditional and classical worlds.

"The harp, Carolan’s instrument, shares many similarities with the piano, and through the piano, I aim to continue a tradition started by figures like Seán Ó Riada and Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, who brought Carolan’s music into new realms."

“I feel privileged to share my arrangements of Carolan’s music,” Vesey reflects.

“These reflections are personal in nature, representing my relationship with Carolan as a composer and also broader reflections on Irish identity.

"I hope these arrangements will bring Carolan's music to new audiences and continue his legacy in a modern context.”

The Carolan Reimagined concert promises to draw listeners into the emotional depth, rhythmic vitality, and melodic beauty of Carolan’s repertoire.

Whether you’re deeply familiar with Irish traditional music or encountering these pieces for the first time, this performance offers an intimate and compelling musical journey.

For more information visit www.linenhall.com or www.davidvesey.com .