Bittersweet Symphony Podcast

12/11/2024

The first episode in the latest season of The Hugh Lane Concert Series is out today on Spotify.
Have a listen to this beautiful concert and conversation with Aoife Ni Bhrian, Mick O'Brien, and Paul Roe.
We talked about collaboration, finding one's voice, courage, and the experience of performing with family.
Thanks to Aoife, Mick, and Paul for sharing so generously.
Thanks to the team at Near FM; Dorothy Meyer Holtcamp, Gabor Zaijon, and Paul Loughran.
Thanks to the Hugh Lane and Mary Barnecutt for having us.
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12/11/2024

Released today, the first episode in the latest season of The Hugh Lane Concert Series.
Have a listen to this beautiful concert and conversation with Aoife Ni Bhrian, Mick O'Brien, and Paul Roe.
We talked about collaboration, finding one's voice, courage, and experience of performing with family.
Thanks to Aoife, Mick and Paul for sharing so generously.
Thanks to the team at Near FM; Dorothy Meyer Holtcamp, Gabor Zaijon and Paul Loughran.
Thanks to the Hugh Lane and Mary Barnecutt for having us.
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05/10/2024

This month's edition of. is on the streets.
Turn to my classical column to explore a little of what's going on in the city.
From operas new and old to a Philip Glass Ensemble residency, as well as one of the greatest pianists of all time performing The Art Of Fugue, it's an incredible month of music making.
Pick up the magazine and have a goo, why don't you!
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02/09/2024

The September issue of is on the streets.
It's an amazing month for music lovers, with season openers, world premieres and international superstars enticing us to get out out there.
Check out my column for some personal highlights.
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06/08/2024

06/08/2024

The incredible empathetic eye of Andre Grilic, catching a moment warming up before a concert.
His beautiful photos of the are on their instagram page.
Check out all of his incredible work on his own personal photography page
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05/08/2024

It's been one week since I left Townley Hall and Boyne Valley Music Fesitval.
It was like a wonderful dream, with amazing musicians taking part, an incredible team of people making it all happen, and the superhero trio of Deirdre Brenner, Julie-Anne Manning and Aisling Manning putting it all together with such love and warmth.
Thank you for having me, to my amazing colleagues for the music making, and to the warm and appreciative audiences for the support.

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10/06/2024

Check out my column in this months edition of for a snapshot of some of the incredible classical concerts happening in the coming weeks, from the epic to the intimate, in venues across the city.
Check out what's on offer and dig deep into the magazine while you're at it.
There's so much amazing live music happening every night of the week in Dublin, so I hope you enjoy getting out out there!
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06/06/2024

Thanks to Ciara Higgins, artistic director of for chatting to me about the festival whixh kicked off yesterday and runs till Sunday.
Our conversation is in this months edition of , so pick it up around town and have a read.
Be sure to check out the festivals socials and website, as there are four more days of incredible concerts across the city.

22/11/2023

Issue 18 of is out, so pick it up in places around the city.
Turn to my classical column for everything from Handel's Messiah with and ,
and the Rite Of Spring with .conductor and ,
to a collaboration between and at the ,
one of the world's greatest cellists at ,
and presenting a happening at .
There's lots more too, so have a read, book a ticket and enjoy! Cx

23/10/2023

From a single cellist performing Unaccompanied Bach in an elegant Georgian ballroom to the riotous yet taut passion of Piazzolla in a Portabello basement, there's so much thrilling music-making happening in our city this month.
Pick up the latest edition of around town, and check out my column for all things classical, from early music to experimental. Make a promise to yourself to hear and feel live music this month!
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04/09/2023

Thanks to Deborah Kelleher, Director of , for taking the time to chat with me for this months edition of about the incredible new hall at the Royal Irish Academy of Music on Westland Row.
This city has badly needed a chamber music hall of this quality and capacity, and finally, it's here, thanks to the RIAM, to Stephen Whyte and to Deborah's vision.
The Whyte Hall is officially launching with the Festival, bringing the world's greatest chamber musicians to this exquisite venue.
Pick up around town in cafes, bars and venues.