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Richard Strauss’ work is challenging for first-timers, but chances are they will appreciate opera after seeing this
Late soprano held legendary dinner parties at Victorian four-bed on Bushy Park Road in Rathgar
Son ‘overwhelmed’ by depth of feeling towards actor who died last week
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Operatic community loses highly respected figure and ever-present artist for over 60 years
The soprano on ‘grieving for the music industry’, childbirth and singing in La bohème
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The singer on the mural art of Kevin Gallagher, the comedy of Conal Gallen, and why he’s still enchanted by The Sound of Music
Covid-19 has shut concert halls and productions, but you can watch safely on the web
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