Steven Isserlis

‘Visceral connection’: New Ross festival pianists on playing for live audiences again

Five performers on the lows and highs of lockdown – and what comes next

Getting to know you: From Billie Holiday to the airport blues

Ahead of the West Cork Chamber Music Festival, five string players discuss their work

Is the Dublin International Piano Competition lagging behind?

The technical standard at this year’s competition has been high, but other shortcomings have become apparent

John Wilson: ‘One day the conductor didn’t show up, so I just did it’

The principal conductor of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra fell in love with music in his high chair. He taught himself piano at a young age and formed a symphony orchestra at 16 before falling into the ‘terrifying business’ of conducting

Beethoven: Cello Sonatas Steven Isserlis (cello), Robert Levin (fortepiano) Hyperion CDA 67981/2 (2 CDs)