In Praise of the Ceili Band
Ciaran Carson
There’s a burst of applause before the band launches into a set of reels: the pace is immediately fast and furious, and you can hear the audience in the background, whooping and hurrahing above an excited buzz of conversation. I can’t see the line-up,...
Arvo Pärt in Ireland
Bernard Clarke
The celebrated Estonian composer Arvo Pärt is visiting Ireland, not for one festival but for two. Bernard Clarke provides a snapshot of the composer and his music.
CD Reviews: Lorcán Mac Mathúna
Barra Ó Séaghdha
Rógaire DubhIn the short time that I have had Lorcán Mac Mathúna’s CD in my possession, my feelings towards it have already gone through a number of phases. As they may shift again, what follows may be more an update on a process...
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