The Irish Times

The best classical music concerts this week

Start the new year with the RTÉ orchestra or chamber music at the National Concert Hall

Sat Dec 28 2019 - 05:00

Handel with care: This week’s best classical music gigs

A visit to Dublin by Belgian organist Peter Van de Velde is among the highlights

Sat Aug 24 2019 - 05:00

Welcome to my place ... Vienna

The problem is where to start. Its place in history? Classical music? Art? Architecture?

Sun Sept 16 2018 - 09:00

Classical music to catch this week in Dublin

RTÉ Concert Orchestra taking over summer orchestral slots on Tuesdays and Fridays at NCH

Mon Jul 30 2018 - 17:00

Kilkenny Art Festival focusing on piano and chamber music of Brahms

Festival director Eugene Downes’ term to come to an end after five years at the helm

Wed Jun 20 2018 - 05:00

Great Music in Irish Houses: this week’s classical highlights

Also: Billionaire orchestra Würth Philharmoniker, and Pipeworks at Christ Church

Sat Jun 09 2018 - 05:00

Is ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ the most ground-breaking film ever?

As Kubrick’s monolithic movie celebrates 50 years, special effects gurus and film-makers consider its legacy

Tue Apr 03 2018 - 17:20

Choirs to crooners: all you need to know about Christmas shows

We all want to spend time with loved ones, so why not invite them for a night out?

Thu Dec 01 2016 - 01:00

Shocks in store from Gerald Barry while NI Opera dictates the pace

NI Opera’s ‘Turandot’ is stunning, while Leif Ove Andsnes enjoys stint at the NCH

Wed Nov 04 2015 - 01:00

John Oxx’s Qewy makes all the running in Heritage Stakes

Kingsbarns could finish only third at Leopardstown

Wed Apr 02 2014 - 20:43

Theatre of and for the masses

Blending the best qualities of Irish and Polish theatre

Fri Dec 20 2013 - 00:00

Buonarrotti shapes up as best value in Racing Post Trophy

Aidan O’Brien colt looks the pick of Ballydoyle trio

Sat Oct 26 2013 - 01:00

When one player produces two different styles

Most times composers and musicians have a recurring style - but what happens when they sound liketwo different people?

Tue Apr 02 2013 - 06:00