Upcoming
Full schedule- 15 January 2027Performance of Beethoven Concerto No. 3 with the National Symphony Orchestra at the National Concert HallDublin, Ireland
- 16 January 2027Performance of Beethoven Concerto No. 3 with the National Symphony Orchestra at Limerick University Concert HallLimerick, Ireland
- 30 January 2027Recital at Westminster Palms HallSt. Petersburg, FL
- 31 January 2027Recital at the University of South FloridaTampa, FL
- 1 February 2027Masterclass at the USFTampa, FL
About
The Irish pianist John O’Conor has been gathering wonderful reviews for his masterly playing for over fifty years. Having studied in his native Dublin, in Vienna with Dieter Weber and being tutored by the legendary Wilhelm Kempff his unanimous 1st Prize at the International Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna in 1973 opened the door to a career that has brought him all around the world.
His recordings of the complete Beethoven Piano Sonatas led CD Review to say that he “by now should be recognised as the world’s premier Beethoven interpreter” and his recent recordings of the complete Beethoven Piano Concertos with the London Symphony Orchestra and Andreas Delfs have also been greeted with acclaim. He has also recorded an album of Favourite Irish Airs entitled “Irish Classics” with the Irish Chamber Orchestra, and recently recorded four CDs on the Steinway label - two of Haydn Sonatas, one featuring Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations and also the complete Beethoven Cello Sonatas with the irish cellist Ailbhe McDonagh which received wonderful reviews.
“A pianist of unbounding sensitivity”
“This artist has the kind of flawless touch that makes an audience gasp”
“The world’s premier Beethoven interpreter”
“Exquisite playing”
Recordings
All recordingsThe complete Beethoven piano sonatas and concertos, Mozart concertos with Sir Charles Mackerras, the nocturnes, sonatas and concertos of John Field, and recent Haydn and Beethoven albums on Steinway & Sons.