What makes Marc-André Hamelin so special? Different class
At his first solo concert in Dublin, the Canadian pianist showed his fearless fluidity
At his first solo concert in Dublin, the Canadian pianist showed his fearless fluidity
Pianos are unforgiving when played in duos but that did not deter Hamelin and Andsnes
Great Music in Irish Houses, Killaloe Chamber Music Festival and Cork Chamber Music Festival also reveal their programmes
NI Opera’s ‘Turandot’ is stunning, while Leif Ove Andsnes enjoys stint at the NCH
The new season is strong on singing and orchestral debuts, and composers from Sibelius to Mahler
The conductor of St Mary’s signing choir in Cabra set out not to form a ‘cute deaf choir’ but one that would be respected as a choir in its own right – and she has succeeded
In a single week, it was possible to hear two Dublin International Piano Competition winners playing Chopin’s ‘Études’
The great Norwegian pianist is focusing on Beethoven rather belatedly. ‘I haven’t been avoiding him,’ he says
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices