Roll Over Beethoven - and Hoffman: this week’s classical highlights
Jean-Christophe Spinosi conducts the ICO; Claudia Boyle in ‘The Tales of Hoffman’
The magic of Monteverdi and what he means to us
Participants in the first Irish production of ‘The Return of Ulysses’ talk to Michael Dervan
Three of the best classical music concerts in Ireland this week
Gavan Ring warms up for BBC Proms debut with hometown concert; the first Irish production of Monteverdi’s ‘Il ritorno d’Ulisse’ takes place in Kilkenny
Sombre start to the season by RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra
Much to enjoy in a solo evening recital by Malaysian-born pianist Bobby Chen
A patient and rewarding approach to Bach
Music-making does not come much purer than in Masaaki Suzuki’s approach to Bach at the NCH
Patricia Bardon: From ‘rock babe’ to mezzo superstar
Interview: Bardon, a Led Zeppelin fan who came to opera late, is home in Dublin for Mahler’s Resurrection symphony
Three global orchestras make Irish debuts in new concert season | Classical
The new season is strong on singing and orchestral debuts, and composers from Sibelius to Mahler
Testing the theory: does Ireland really punch above its musical weight?
It is often said we outstrip expectations when it comes to producing talent. But is it true?
Teacher who brought world-class music to Ireland
John Ruddock: born November 4th, 1924; died May 17th, 2013
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