Elektra: Power and passion from Irish National Opera in the Kilkenny rain
Soprano Giselle Allen projects captivating humanity and emotional intensity
Giselle Allen: ‘Mystique surrounds Elektra for singers. It’s seen as a voice-killer’
Belfast soprano on music, acting and her career route to Strauss’s angry, angular role
Kilkenny Arts Festival mixes risk and safe-bets in search of magical chance
From Rough Magic’s Tonic to Mozart’s Requiem, the festival starts August 6th
The best classical music and opera to see this week
An opera on Ireland’s direct provision system and New Ross Piano Festival
Is Dublin finally getting a Handel on the ‘Messiah’?
RTÉ Philharmonic Choir under Mark Hindley deliver a standout performance
John Buckley’s enduring boyish enthusiasm for scintillating sounds
The composer compiles a classic Horizons programme at the NCH; and NI Opera bares all, with mixed results
Testing the theory: does Ireland really punch above its musical weight?
It is often said we outstrip expectations when it comes to producing talent. But is it true?
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