Great Music in Irish Houses brings the programme up to date
All-percussion concert with Colin Currie and tributes to John O’Conor veered from the classical core
French Baroque back in vogue at the National Concert Hall
Magdalena Kozena makes singing seem like an entirely natural activity
Treats for piano gourmands: this week’s classical highlights
Emmanuelle Haïm brings French baroque to Dublin, rising star Duncan Ward conducts the RTÉ NSO; and Dublin International Piano Competition winners perform in Galway
The unpredictable sounds of an American Wolff in Dundalk
The composer Christian Wolff, of the New York School, was central to a memorable night in Louth
Is the Dublin International Piano Competition lagging behind?
The technical standard at this year’s competition has been high, but other shortcomings have become apparent
Comparing notes at the Dublin International Piano competition
In the opening round, 63 young players were whittled down to 24. My verdict often diverged from the jury’s
Fill the vacuum: concerts without context leave listeners none the wiser
Programme notes – or the lack thereof – at recent concerts have me lamenting sins of omission
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