Christina Petrowska-Quilico: Retro Americana review – A dry piano record

American composers Cowell, Rzewski and Monk are the attractions here

Classical music round-up with Michael Dervan

A celebrated Swedish brass player, a master US percussionist and a Norwegian trumpeter

Nicholas Daniel (oboe), Britten Sinfonia/James MacMillan: Vaughan Williams, MacMillan – Oboe Concertos | Album Review

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Comparing notes at the Dublin International Piano competition

In the opening round, 63 young players were whittled down to 24. My verdict often diverged from the jury’s

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

Second Opinion: Optimal ageing and the midnight sun