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

Michael McHale: Moonlight – hampered by a kid-gloves approach

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

Mozart’s The Opera Director from Irish National Opera: the best classical music this week

The RTÉ Concert Orchestra’s current Essential Classics series ends with a popular selection of Schubert and Beethoven