Music Network brings 2026 to a spectacular close with the phenomenal Cheng² Duo.

Acclaimed for their electrifying chemistry and captivating performances, cellist Bryan Cheng and pianist Silvie Cheng bring something truly special to the stage. As siblings, their deep bond and intuitive musical connection infuse every performance with warmth, vitality and authenticity.

Their exquisite programme, A Hero’s Welcome, features masterful sonatas by Brahms and Poulenc, an enchanting musical fairytale by Janáček, and a beautiful new Music Network commission.

Prize-winners and rising stars on the international stage, Bryan and Silvie have been making music together for a lifetime. Since forming the Cheng² Duo in 2011, they have performed at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, Flagey Brussels and Munich’s Künstlerhaus, captivating audiences around the globe with their exceptional artistry.

Renowned for their imaginative programming and adventurous collaborations across disciplines, Cheng² Duo continue to push musical boundaries while celebrating the enduring beauty of the classical repertoire.

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

Tickets are €28 per person and can be purchased below. The concert commences at 7.30pm and doors will be closed until the next break in music.