The Malahide chamber choir win the awards for International Choir, Irish Mixed Voice Choir and Best Irish Language Song at the first Mayo Choral Festival.

The innovative Seattle-based string quartet announce details of their programme to commission work from young composers.

Winning works by Solfa Carlile, Bill McGrath and J. Harry Whalley will be premiered during the West Cork Chamber Music Festival.

Recent concert and competition jury experiences suggest to John McLachlan that only the best music sparks disagreement, and that mediocre work enjoys consensus.

Composer competitions are a twisted game.