Five performers on the lows and highs of lockdown – and what comes next

Ahead of the West Cork Chamber Music Festival, five string players discuss their work

The technical standard at this year’s competition has been high, but other shortcomings have become apparent

The principal conductor of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra fell in love with music in his high chair. He taught himself piano at a young age and formed a symphony orchestra at 16 before falling into the ‘terrifying business’ of conducting