Flautist James Galway to be honoured in native Belfast for ‘extraordinary contribution’ to music
James Galway says his home city gave him his ‘grounding in music’
Michael McHale
‘I remember John O’Conor saying that when he comes off the stage he’s only earned half his fee’
Pianist Michael McHale has been guided by a series of noted Irish teachers – and their welcome advice has been about more than technique
New director takes new musical direction at Kilkenny Arts Festival
Olga Barry’s first programme was scaled down in ambition, but delivered some big moments
The best classical music to see this week
Rachmaninov and Stravinsky among the highlights at Kilkenny Arts Festival
After-cancer care: dealing with the long-term effects of cancer treatment
Australian professor in Dublin to discuss infertility, early menopause and sexual problems
Richard Thomas and Sharon Carty: This week’s best classical concerts
The Sligo International Chamber Music Festival with guests from across the globe
Let the lute one in: this week’s classical highlights
Lutenist Nigel North is the cuckoo in the nest at the NCH’s International Guitar Series
Musical ups and downs in a year of change and challenge
Year in Culture Review: Key directors stepped down, while performers stepped up in classical music and opera
Mayo players left panel due to ‘impact on mental health’
The 12 players and two coaches have released a statement outlining details of departure
A muscular, finely tuned engine at Westport Chamber Music Festival
The muscle cars of Cannonball Ireland were no match for the velvet sounds of Westport
Wild Atlantic airs in Westport: This week’s classical highlights
Westport Chamber Music Festival is back; plus Monteverdi’s ‘The Return of Ulysses’
Classical gig of the week: Westport Festival of Chamber Music
The historic setting of Westport House is the centerpiece of this fine boutique festival in Co Mayo featuring works by Grieg, Mozart, Bach, Shostakovich, Schumann and Fauré
Mayo ladies rocked by player walk-out over welfare issues
Cora Staunton, Sarah Tierney and Fiona McHale depart ahead of Cavan match
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