Austrian composer Ignace Pleyel, who studied with Haydn, found lasting fame as a pioneer of piano building. His Paris-based company continued producing fine instruments after his death in 1831, influencing the development of piano works by, among others, Chopin and Debussy. Finghin Collins, inspired to pay homage to Pleyel after playing on a rebuilt Pleyel 280 concert grand piano dating from 1937, includes beautiful miniatures by the Franco-Irish composer Joseph O’Kelly and Georges Pfeiffer, both partners in the Pleyel firm.

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Finghin Collins piano

Wigmore Hall

Experience a rare and captivating musical encounter as Dearbhla Collins and Finghin Collins share the stage in a special double bill celebrating operatic dances for two grand pianos. This unique programme showcases the artistry and dynamic interplay of two of Ireland’s most distinguished pianists as they bring sweeping operatic favourites to life with colour, passion, and virtuosity.

Dancing Pianos! A Duet of Rhythm and Drama

Dromore Yard

Cushendall: Irish Song Cycles – Charles Villiers Stanford

Villierstown Church

The BoSy visits Arnhem

Musis Arnehm

Ballade No. 4

Nocturnes

L'isle joyeuse

Waltz in A minor

Hommage à Haydn

Rondo in E-Flat Major

Piano Sonata

Au bord de la mer

Mazurka No. 1

Mazurka de Salon No. 4

Nocturne

Finghin Collins

Events

Past events

Jul 27, 2026

Finghin Collins piano · Wigmore Hall

May 31, 2026

Dancing Pianos! A Duet of Rhythm and Drama · Blackwater Valley Opera Festival

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Ballade No. 4 by Chopin

Wigmore Hall

Piano in Nocturnes by Chopin

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Piano in L'isle joyeuse by Debussy

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Piano in Waltz in A minor by Chopin

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Piano in Hommage à Haydn by Debussy

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Piano in Rondo in E-Flat Major by Pleyel

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Piano in Piano Sonata by Pleyel

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Piano in Au bord de la mer by O’Kelly

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Piano in Mazurka No. 1 by O’Kelly

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Piano in Mazurka de Salon No. 4 by Pfeiffer

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Piano in Nocturne by Pfeiffer

Wigmore Hall

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