Fantasies and Fairytales by Moonlight

Performers:
Anna Kiselyova, Piano
Adam Collins, Piano

Programme:
Mozart – Fantasy in D minor, K. 397
Beethoven – Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor “Moonlight”
Schubert – Fantasy in F minor, D.940

Interval

Debussy – Petite Suite
Fauré – Dolly Suite, Op.56
Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker Suite

Concert Description

A moonlit evening of evocative piano music, weaving dreams, stories, and fantasies through the expressive power of solo and four-hand piano.

Anna Kiselyova opens the programme with Mozart’s deeply expressive Fantasy in D minor.  Adam Collins follows with Beethoven’s much-loved Moonlight Sonata, whose timeless first movement remains one of the most captivating pieces in the classical repertoire. Schubert’s exquisite Fantasy in F minor will conclude the first part of the concert.

After the interval, we continue on a journey into the world of childhood wonder and musical imagination. Together, Adam and Anna will perform a selection of much-loved French and Russian four-hand suites – from the delicate grace of Fauré and Debussy to the festive sparkle and brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker.

Anna Kiselyova
Anna Kiselyova is an Irish-based pianist, educator, and artistic director celebrated for her dynamic performances and contributions to Ireland’s classical music scene. She has performed widely across Europe and in major Irish venues.
Anna is the founder and director of the Castleknock Music Festival. She also directs Ceola Academy of Music and Maestro Music Academy, promoting high-quality music education and outreach. Anna collaborates with organisations such as Kids Classics to bring music to communities, hospitals, and libraries across Ireland.
A passionate advocate for Bach’s music, she will perform and curate events in celebration of the composer’s 340th anniversary in 2025.

Adam Collins
 Adam Collins is an Irish pianist and organist known for his refined musicianship and versatility across solo and collaborative performance. A graduate of the Royal Irish Academy of Music with first-class honours in piano, he studied under distinguished mentors including Hugh Tinney and David Adams, and furthered his interest in historical performance with fortepiano studies in The Hague.
Adam has performed widely as a soloist, chamber musician, and accompanist, working with choirs and instrumentalists throughout Ireland. He served as Organ Scholar at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, Dublin, collaborating closely with the Palestrina Choir. His repertoire ranges from Classical and Romantic piano works to historically informed interpretations of Baroque music.
In addition to performing, Adam is an enthusiastic educator, committed to nurturing musical artistry and technical skill in his students.

Presented as part of the Castleknock Music Festival.

Tickets available for €20 on Eventbrite.

Doors open at 19:30.