Classical Notes Terrific La Bohème sets the bar even higher for INOThe Irish National Opera gave audiences ‘by far the best production of Puccini’s masterpiece I have ever witnessed at home or on film’
Classical Notes Royal Irish Academy of Music enters brave new world with elegant 300-seat theatreRIAM’s new performance space is a thing of elegance and will host concerts, recitals and lectures in the heart of the city
Classical Notes Curtain rises on Irish National Opera’s beloved BohemiansThe longevity of Puccini’s La Bohème is down to its timeless appeal, full of recognisable people and situations
Classical Notes Few laughs, but lots of drama in Wexford’s operatic warsFrom thrilling soprano performances in intriguing roles to charming pop-up mini concerts in the streets, the 72nd annual Wexford Festival Opera crackled with singing talent
Wexford readies for annual operatic festivitiesThis year’s festival runs from October 24 to November 5, with a wide choice of offerings from films to interviews
Classical Notes Classical notes: Eimear Noone praises ‘powerful impact’ of Leaving Cert music awardsGalway-born composer says Top Security Frank Maher Classical Music Awards are an example of much-needed support for creative professionals in Ireland
Business Post Magazine Classical Notes: NCH flies the flag for Europe with ambitious concert series The National Concert Hall’s new International Concert Series aims ‘to offer fresh perspectives, and to champion the power of music as a force for good and change’
Classical Notes Veronica Dunne winner socked by conductor after opera ‘error’Sir John Eliot Gardiner cancels all engagements after outburst in which he punched award-winning young bass William Thomas
Classical Notes Classical Notes: New Ross Piano Festival hits right notes – and all that jazzThe Wexford festival celebrating all things piano has expanded its offering to include jazz – and continues to attract some of the finest players in the world
Classical Notes Opera Collective takes Flight to a new levelOCI takes off in a modern direction by staging British playwright Jonathan Dove’s breakthrough comedy composition
Classical Notes At last, INO presents Oscar’s Dance of the Seven VeilsSalome, the opera that shocked the world way back at the turn of the last century, is now getting an airing in Oscar Wilde’s native city
Classical Notes Dick O’Riordan’s Classical Notes: The orchestra that plays from the heart A round-up of the latest developments in Irish classical music
Classical Notes Dick O’Riordan’s Classical Notes: Kilkenny comes alive for a major milestoneKilkenny Arts Festival raises its game as it celebrates its 50th year
Classical Notes The hotter the music, the Cooler it gets for Dublin jazz fans as MusicTown festival returnsThe funky and eclectic MusicTown festival is back, this time in one bespoke space within the Complex arts venue
Classical Notes How ‘Mr Charles the Hungarian’ beat Handel to it at time of Hallelujah premiereDublin’s annual HandelFest weekend on July 14-16 will be able to shed some light on the intriguing events and musical tumult surrounding the debut presentation of the composer’s most acclaimed work
Classical Notes Dublin ‘bustin’ out all over’ with a spell of great musicIt’s officially summer, and time to bask in the music of the various festivals coming up around the country, from chamber music to contemporary folk
Classical Notes INO brings Mozart’s most scandalous opera to major venuesCosì Fan Tutte has a saucy storyline involving partner-swapping and taking bets on women’s fidelity – and the Irish National Opera’s version with its star soloists promises to be stellar
Classical Notes There’s one for everyone in the audience at New Music Dublin festivalMay bank holiday will see a hugely diverse offering of concerts, tempting music lovers with a fantastic spectacle of indulgence
Classical Notes Cork returns to its proud role as sing city with choral festivalThe rebel city’s legendary singing competition returns from April 26-30 with gala performances, competitions and free events across over 90 venues throughout the city and county
