Malcolm Proud

As always, Kilkenny’s strong musical tradition is paramount

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

Highlights of Kilkenny Arts Festival announced for the medieval city

Irish mezzo soprano Tara Erraught comes to the National Concert Hall

Despite denouncing Stockhausen as a charlatan, Brian Boydell was no traditionalist. And Salvatore Sciarrino at Silenzio further cements Louth Contemporary Music Festival’s reputation

Nic an Ríogh’s aim in these events is to encourage audiences to engage not only with music but also with architecture

The Mozart programme at Kilkenny Arts Festival featured compositions for mechanical organ and glass harmonica

Dave Flynn’s Burren venture is an alternative to the massive 1916 centenary survey – but the fine print is bewildering

The NCH room - where the Treaty debates were held - has had a revamp. Will this fix the acoustic problems?

Kilkenny’s 10-day immersion in Bach was a box-office success and provided a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

This year the Kilkenny Arts Festival’s music strand focuses on the great composer. Here, five renowned interpreters reflect on his work

Holy Week used to be quiet in the musical calendar, but no more. This year RTÉ’s music division stepped up with Bach’s St Matthew Passion

40 years of organ recitals at St Michael’s Church