Paula Murrihy

Béatrice et Bénédict: A mischievous, playful Fiona Shaw brings extra energy to Berlioz’s opera

Opera: Conductor Ryan McAdams draws lively, fresh playing to a concert performance featuring Paula Murrihy, Anna Devin and Niamh O’Sullivan

Der Rosenkavalier: Visually breathtaking production provides sumptuous platform for sumptuous music

Richard Strauss’ work is challenging for first-timers, but chances are they will appreciate opera after seeing this

Ina Boyle: Songs – Singers and pianist do pared-back songs proud

Feis Ceoil the biggest loss to Irish classical calendar

Coronavirus ravages cultural schedule but online musical archives will reward raiding

Opera about JFK’s tragic sister Rosemary to premiere in July

Irish National Opera season to also feature new opera set in direct provision

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

Bluebeard’s Castle review: Beauty, power, exultation and despair

Dublin Theatre Festival: Bartók’s music is matched by Paula Murrihy, ideally paired with Joshua Bloom by Irish National Opera

Paula Murrihy: ‘You’ve got to find and follow your road ’

Irish mezzo-soprano on her unusual route into a singing career and her upcoming role as Judith, the fourth wife of Bluebeard

The low-down on Lang Lang and how China will change music

The most frequently quoted number for piano students in China is 50 million. The implications are huge