Daniel Barenboim

Keri-Lynn Wilson: The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra symbolises what extraordinary good can come out of evil

Founder and music director of a cultural symbol of Ukraine makes her Irish National Opera debut this weekend

Tue Sept 09 2025 - 05:14

Why did Jeffrey Epstein buy one of the best cellos in the world?

The powerful sexual predator took many secrets with him, including one prized cello

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 10:57

Jörg Widmann: Conductor of the Irish Chamber Orchestra, trying to fill the space

Energetic German talks lockdown listening, mooching through Munich and pining for crowds

Sat Jul 25 2020 - 05:00

Jimmy Vaughan returns to play at concert for Veronica Dunne’s 91st birthday

The Dublin native explains life as head coach do at one of the world’s great opera houses

Mon Aug 27 2018 - 00:00

As the world flirts with disaster, Germany puts its cash in culture

The Barberini Museum in Postsdam is the latest venue in a stunning list of new concert halls and museums

Tue Jan 31 2017 - 05:00

Irish musicians to take part in Concert for Paris

Free event will have all-French programme and involve hundreds of performers

Tue Nov 17 2015 - 18:08

Commemorating 1916: International concerts would show Ireland’s independence of spirit

‘It’s not all about money or funding: it’s about honesty, courage, planning, vision and political will’

Tue Dec 30 2014 - 00:02

Recording has turned the musical experience on its head

The Emerson Quartet offer a reminder of the advantages of the live performance over the recording

Wed Nov 19 2014 - 10:00

Italian conductor revered for directness and musicality of his performances

Claudio Abbado: June 26th, 1933-January 20th, 2014

Sat Jan 25 2014 - 00:01

‘Horrid’ music: The dark side of the concert hall

The idea that classical music ought to be ‘nice’ has gained an alarming currency. Thank goodness, then, for ‘uneasy listening’ numbers performed at the Summer Baroque Festival

Wed Jul 17 2013 - 01:00

André Rieu’s saccharine strings terrorise sensitive aesthetes

Opinion: To get the full André Rieu experience, you have to nail yourself to the chair

Sat Apr 13 2013 - 06:00