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The Little Ponies that Beat the Mare: Thomas Moore and his Irish Melodies
A range of commemorative events will mark the two hundreth anniversary of the publication of Thomas Moore’s Irish Melodies. Una Hunt looks at his life and work and Moore’s legacy today.
In Praise of the Ceili Band
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
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.
Seanfhir Dhalla, Cailíní Beaga agus Póitséalaithe an Cheoil
Breandán Ó hEaghra takes lessons with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.
Resonant Air: The Music of Michael Alcorn
In the sixth article in his series on Irish composers, Bob Gilmore interviews Michael Alcorn, Director of the Sonic Arts Research Centre in Queen’s University.
CD Reviews: Lorcán Mac Mathúna
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...