James Galway can still deliver trademark intensity and breathtaking brilliance
As he turns 80 on Sunday, the individuality of character of the superstar flautist is undimmed
‘The older I get, my music seems to get faster or more obsessed with speed’
Time fails to wither spirited composer John Kinsella, whose Eleventh Symphony premieres at the NCH
The best classical music concerts the week has to offer
Justin Doyle brings Brahm to the NCH and Ulster Hall hosts Tito Muñoz
Two operatic B-movies, a stinker of a concept, and some sub-Verdian striving
Wexford Festival Opera reviews: ‘Leoni’ and ‘Mala Vita’; ‘Dinner at Eight’; and ‘Il Bravo’
Bach’s St John’s Passion, RTÉ NSO with Nicholas Kraemer: The best classical music this week
There’s a Nordic affair at the NCH and the ConTempo Quartet mix things up in Galway
Chiselled demigods and muscled heroes: Tom of Finland’s iconic images
New film about Nordic animator who was behind hugely influential post-war gay erotica
Belfast opera director lands a tricky new job in Norway
Norway’s top opera job is being taken up by Annilese Miskimmon. The post comes with its own dramatic history
Three global orchestras make Irish debuts in new concert season | Classical
The new season is strong on singing and orchestral debuts, and composers from Sibelius to Mahler
Great Finnish writers? Where do I start?
Eileen Battersby celebrates the independent Finnish spirit, from Tove Jansson to Kristina Carlson and Oscar Parland
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