Contempo Quartet at 25: ‘I’d would like to think we are a little wiser’

The Galway ensemble, celebrating 25 years together, say they’ve learned from lockdown

Banjo royalty Washburn and Fleck bring their unique sound to Dublin

There is still anger and passion in the music as Nashville’s leading performers prepare to go on the road again

Paddy Fahey obituary: Haunting composer for traditional fiddle

Quiet and thoughtful and much-loved man was seminal influence on Irish musicians

Colin Currie: Navigating a tightrope of rhythm

When it comes to performing Steve Reich, the percussionist says, preparation is key

The Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards: all this year’s nominees

After seeing more than 130 shows, the judges have made 60 nominations in 15 categories

‘I remember Gay Byrne one night referring to me simply as ‘bass’ ’

Jazz composer Ronan Guilfoyle reflects on his father, his influences and session work

Classical concerts of the week, from Louis Schwizgebel to Marc Coppey

Plus: Don’t miss soprano Claudia Boyle’s showstopper in The Tales of Hoffmann

Folk music is to people what pollen is to the bee

Nick Roth’s band Yurodny celebrate their 10th anniversary with a new suite ‘Wave’, coalescing traditional and modern music inspired by the jesters of Russian folklore

Irish composers unveil devilish and gripping new works in Bantry

West Cork Chamber Music Festival heard pieces by Deirdre Gribbin and Seán Doherty

JACOB ANDERSKOV: Strings, Percussion & Piano