Brilliant soloist bangs the drum for ‘little-known’ percussion

Alex Petcu-Colan has become one of the most exciting new classical soloists in the country after making a huge impression on audiences nationwide.

Alex Petcu-Colan, the 28-year-old percussionist from Cork city, rehearsing for his NCH recital.

This would not be all that surprising if Petcu-Colan came from the usual piano, string, brass or woodwind sectors which usually gobble up the top prizes and accolades, but his emergence ...