Sean Shibe: The great composers didn’t write for the guitar in substantial ways

The guitarist uses the instrument to explore colour in an ‘overtly physical and tactile way’

Fiachra Garvey: From sheep dipping to Shostakovich

Pianist and farmer talks about agriculture, classical music and protecting his hands

The best classical concerts and opera of the week

Camerata Ireland, Ben Johnson and Sean Shibe, and Anja Bihlmaier and the RTÉ NSO

Kilkenny Art Festival focusing on piano and chamber music of Brahms

Festival director Eugene Downes’ term to come to an end after five years at the helm

Great Music in Irish Houses: this week’s classical highlights

Also: Billionaire orchestra Würth Philharmoniker, and Pipeworks at Christ Church

Sean Shibe –Dreams & Fancies review: An alluring, outgoing side on show