The best classical music events this week
Christmas concerts in various venues and the Ficino Quartet at the National Concert Hall
What would Berlioz have made of Disney’s Frozen? Fantastique, probably
After his death, the fanciful French composer, was left out in the cold, but two Dublin concerts celebrating his 150th anniversary shows romanticism is not dead
The colours of music: this week’s classical music highlights
Téada Trio explore synaesthesia, David Brophy conducts SinfoNua, and a choral contrast
An Irishwoman’s Diary: ‘Messiah’ celebrations on the double
Handel was happy with Dublin’s reaction to his oratorio
What links the premiere of Handel’s Messiah in 1742 and Live Aid?
Both are part of a grand tradition of musical performance to raise funds for healthcare and the needy
Cracking Christmas events from carols, to drama to drag
All the best in shows and festive entertainment
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