‘I certainly felt that the music and the man were one and the same thing’
Choral director Paul Hillier on his concert tribute to late composer Steve Martland
Don’t sing so close to me: Choirs in the Covid era
Once a communal activity, choral singing has been a high-risk one during the pandemic
The best classical music concerts happening this week
Beethoven celebration gets under way while Sounding the Feminists series continues at NCH
The best classical music events this week
Christmas concerts in various venues and the Ficino Quartet at the National Concert Hall
Philip Glass: ‘Everyone needs a technique, whether they’re a plumber or a cook’
The composer on febrile 1960s New York, working day jobs into his 40s and the term ‘minimalism’
Handel with care: This week’s best classical music gigs
A visit to Dublin by Belgian organist Peter Van de Velde is among the highlights
New director takes new musical direction at Kilkenny Arts Festival
Olga Barry’s first programme was scaled down in ambition, but delivered some big moments
Richard Thomas and Sharon Carty: This week’s best classical concerts
The Sligo International Chamber Music Festival with guests from across the globe
What’s new? Irish festivals reveal the state of contemporary music
Let’s see how new works and living, Irish and female composers fare in upcoming programmes
Zee Zee tops the bill at the NCH: this week’s classical highlights
The Chinese pianist makes her Irish debut with the RTÉCO under Jonathan Bloxham
Louth and clear: a maverick’s musical adventures in Dundalk
Louth Contemporary Music Society’s Book of Hours Festival was unfailingly adventurous
Máire Carroll in the Kirkoskammer series: this week’s classical highlights
Also, Two-day festival in the Oriel from Louth Contemporary Music Society
Louth music: Eamonn Quinn ‘first backstage laureate’ of Belmont Prize
Founder of Louth Contemporary Music Society singled due to ‘burning passion for contemporary music’
Estonian choir shows its choral pedigree at the National Concert Hall
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra makes important exploration of Mozart and Rameau
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