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CD Reviews: David Quigley CD Reviews: David Quigley Michael Quinn Piano Music from Northern Ireland, Lorelt LNT122
CD Reviews: Cormac Kenevey Derek Cremin This is Living, Candid Records, CCD 79846 The front and back covers for This is Living suggest a rather jaded theme. The artist is pictured standing with bow tie undone, while on the reverse a similarly posed shot but dressed in a leather jacket and jeans....
Live Reviews: Barry Guy and Mats Gustafsson Barra Ó Séaghdha J.J. Smyth’s, Dublin 2 / 1 November 2006
The Silencing of Public Radio The Silencing of Public Radio Michael Cronin What is happening to the arts, music and culture on RTÉ, the national broadcaster?
Gathering of the Gaeltachtaí Lillis Ó Laoire Oireachtas na Gaeilge takes place this year in Derry from 1-5 November and celebrates one hundred and ten years in 2007. Sean-nós singer Lillis Ó Laoire casts an eye over its development since 1897 and its current state.
The Arts: Welfare for the Wealthy? Brian MacGabhann Is state subsidisation of the arts a tax on the PAYE worker for an activity mostly enjoyed by the well-off? Brian MacGabhann argues that it is, and asks: if the arts are valued so much, why don't those interested pay for them themselves?
Neighbour Relations John McLachlan Composer John McLachlan's regular comment column on the new music scenes in Ireland and abroad – includes a review of 'Opera', a new CD of work by British composers performed by Irish musicians Darragh Morgan (violin) and Mary Dullea (piano).
How to Send a Piana to Havana Ellen Cranitch Flautist Ellen Cranitch writes about the unique “Send a Piana to Havana” initiative set up by New York piano-tuner Ben Treuhaft, and previews two upcoming piano concerts, in Dublin and Galway, organised to support the cause.

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