Erin Hennessey, a violinist and PhD researcher at the Royal Academy of Music in London, has dedicated recent years to studying and performing the music of Irish composer Mary Dickenson-Auner. For this lunchtime concert, she is joined by her friend and fellow violinist Molly O’Shea in a programme for violin duo that places Dickenson-Auner’s Canon—a lyrical and intricately woven dialogue between two instruments—at its heart.The recital also features accessible works by Grażyna Bacewicz, Jessie Montgomery, Kaija Saariaho, and Ethel Smyth, offering a rich mix of styles and voices, from folk-inspired warmth and contemporary energy to evocative soundscapes and suffragette spirit. Set in the intimate surroundings of Bodega 1830 Restaurant,this concert invites listeners to enjoy high quality music and delicious food in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
