Step into the world of Mozart
A special concert taking audiences on a captivating journey through the timeless genius of Mozart’s life’s work is coming to Cork next month.
Accompanied by the Irish Chamber Orchestra, Norwegian violinist and composer Henning Kraggerud will perform Mozart’s World at MTU Cork School of Music on 17 April.
Kraggerud is known for giving spectacular performances full of warmth, insight, and charm. He doesn’t just play, he chats with his audiences, sharing stories and reflections that make the music feel personal, alive, and unforgettable.
He will have the expert backing of the Irish Chamber Orchestra, a bold, big-hearted ensemble whose rich mix of music, people, and ideas brings something special wherever they play, whether it be towns across Ireland or on stages around the world.
Mozart wrote five violin concertos in a year, and his Fifth Concerto is considered to be the most imaginative of them all. Kraggerud adds his own distinctive voice, shaping phrases with warmth and freedom, highlighting the lyrical quality of the slow movement, and giving the playful ‘Turkish’ episode its sparkling bite. The result has been described as elegant, spontaneous, and vividly alive.
The mood deepens in the Violin Sonata in E minor, K. 304, as Kraggerud draws listeners into a quiet, personal world. His warm tone and expressive phrasing allow the music’s tenderness, and vulnerability to shine through, touching audiences and absorbing them in Mozart’s intimate voice.
Finally, audiences will feel the brilliance of the youthful Mozart in his Symphony No. 29 in A major, K. 201, as it brims in inventive charm. The fast movements are bright and exhilarating, while the lyrical passages are warm and graceful. With Kraggerud guiding the performance, every detail shines, making the symphony feel both timeless, immediate, and full of joy.
Henning Kraggerud and the Irish Chamber Orchestra will perform Mozart’s World at MTU Cork School of Music, Cork, on 17 April. Doors are at 7.30pm. Tickets cost €20 or €15 for concession. For booking and more information, visit irishchamberorchestra.com.