Classical Notes

Ó Riada prizewinner pays homage to rock star Rory Gallagher

The music-composition contest has been running for over 50 years, providing a platform for composers across a wide area of genres

Rory Gallagher: the legendary rock and blues guitarist and singer from Belfast is honoured in this year’s winning Seán Ó Riada composition, entitled Gallagher. Picture: Brian Cooke/Redferns