Colin Mclean
One of Ireland’s leading classical guitarists
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Colin McLean has been performing throughout the country for the past 15 years. He has played classical guitar in every major concert hall in Ireland including National Concert Hall, Cork Opera House and the Concert Hall Limerick. He has toured with many different groups encompassing various genres. He has played concertos with orchestras and given solo, duo, trio and quartet recitals both at home and abroad.
He regularly tours with Fandango Duo and the Colin McLean Latin Trio and was one of the founding members of the Irish Guitar Quartet.
Solo
Fandango Guitar Duo
Latin Trio
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Testimonials
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Colin put in a trojan effort in playing for our ceremony, cocktail reception and evening session. He is a brilliant musician and his guitar playing went down a storm. It was a perfect blend of music, from contemporary to classic, to mellow to upbeat, that suited guests of all ages and tastes. He really helped to make our day and we can’t recommend him highly enough. He is a gentleman to deal with and would be a wonderful addition to any wedding.
June 2021
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“I cannot recommend Colin highly enough. He played beautifully at our wedding and drinks reception. The music fitted perfectly with the atmosphere of the day and the pieces came in and ended smoothly during the ceremony.
Colin was a pleasure to communicate with, answering emails on holiday and arriving at the venue even before the groom (me) and best man, and was set up and ready to go. If you book Colin to play you really have no worries when it comes to the music on your big day.”
“I just want to say a huge thank you. Yourself and the guys were just simply fantastic on
the day!
l am not joking when I say each and every guest commented on how brilliant you all were.
And I’ve had two texts since to get your name.
Thank you, thank you thank you. It was a pleasure working with you and it really did make
the day.
”
Repertoire
by Colin Mclean
Past Performances
Fuaim, Livestream recital, Glucksman Gallery, Irish Guitar Quartet December, 2020
The Mall Arts Centre, Youghal, Fandango Duo September 2019
Skibbereen Arts Festival. Fandango Duo, August 2019
Classical Kids, Kinsale Arts Weekend. Solo Classical Guitar, July 2019
Summer Music at St Peter’s, Cork. Fandango Duo, May 2019
Fuaim lunchtime recital, Aula Maxima, UCC. Fandango Duo, October 2018
Sirius Arts Centre. Fandango Duo, October 2018
Christ Church, Glandore. Fandango Duo, September 2018
Clonakilty International Guitar Festival. Fandango Duo, September 2018
Fota House Summer Recital. Fandango Duo, July 2018
Ballydehob Jazz Festival. Fandango Duo, May 2018
Middleton Arts Festival. Fandango Duo, May 2018
Kanturk Arts Festival, Fandango Duo. March 2018
St John’s Theatre, Listowel, Co. Kerry. Fandango Duo, January 2018
Carnegie Arts Centre, Kenmare, Co, Kerry. Irish Guitar Quartet, November 2017
Cork County Council Music in Schools Concerts. Irish Guitar Quartet, October 2017
Clonakilty International Guitar Festival. Irish Guitar Quartet, September 2017
St. Barrahane’s Church Festival of Music. Fandango Duo, August 2017
Triskel Christchurch, Summertime Concert. Fandango Duo, August 2017
Boyle Arts Festival, Roscommon. Irish Guitar Quartet, July 2017
Summer Lunchtime Concert. Crawford Gallery, Cork. Latin Trio, May 2017.
John Field Room, National Concert Hall, Dublin. Irish Guitar Quartet, May 2017
Fota House, Irish Guitar Quartet. February 2017
St John’s Arts Centre, Listowel. Irish Guitar Quartet. February 2017
West Cork Music, Music in Schools Concerts. Irish Guitar Quartet, November 2016
Classical Kids, Douglas, Cork. Solo Classical Guitar, November 2016
Clonakilty International Guitar Festival, Latin Trio. September 2016
John Field Room, National Concert Hall, Dublin. Irish Guitar Quartet, May 2016
Fuaim Music at UCC, St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork. Spring 2016
Aiseirí 1916 Cork Opera House. Cork ETB Orchestra, March 2016
Erasmus Lecture, Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin. Latin Trio, October 2015