Aficionados of classical music will be flocking to Cork School of Music this evening where Ukrainian-born pianist, Alexei Grynyuk, will perform Liszt and Schubert pieces, under the auspices of the Cork Orchestral Society.

Brit Awards organisers are to launch a new annual honour to celebrate major figures in music with Elton John announced as the first ever recipient.

THE news that the City of Cork Symphony Orchestra has secured superstar Katherine Jenkins for two concerts next December has created quite a stir among classical music fans.

Sir Anthony Hopkins found himself with a share of a Classic Brit Award tonight after one of his compositions featured on the album of the year.

The Neil Cowley Trio favour tight tunes over loose improvisation.

As the first Catholic organist at Westminister Abbey, James O’Donnell led the music for the royal wedding and Obama’s visit, writesMick Duggan

The chamber music group will perform with the singer tomorrow as part of Triskel Christchurch’s Christmas programme, says Colette Sheridan

PAUL COSTELLOE’s only daughter, Jessica, took to the catwalk like a seasoned professional when she helped her dad kick off London Fashion Week for the 10th season running.

Comedian Frank Skinner, double gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes and actress Kathy Burke – best known as Waynetta Slob – are the new stars of Who’s Who 2006.

Elton John launched the new Billy Elliot musical today and told how the story mirrored his own life.

Elton John is to perform some of his biggest hits with a choir and 108-piece orchestra for a pair of arena shows next summer, it was announced today.

Former teenage choirboy Aled Jones is going from cassocks to classics after signing up as a radio DJ today.