Bantry’s chamber music festival has all combinations: string and brass soloists, pianists, and even a quintet,says Declan Townsend.

This year’s West Cork Chamber Music Festival promises to be the best ever, writes Declan Townsend.

Two sensational concerts by the CSO, Vanbrugh Quartet and Camerata are planned for Holy Thursday and Good Friday, says Declan Townsend

Classical: Wexford Sinforia

Live music: Whelan’s Ones To Watch - Whelan’s, Dublin

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Guinness Cork Jazz Festival - Chic

Art: Aideen Barry

Declan Townsend finds the programme for the West Cork Chamber Music Festival has him feeling like a child in a sweet shop, hoping he can sample everything

Cork Choral Festival 2013 was another huge success, writes Declan Townsend

The East Cork Early Music Festival is a showcase of compositions pre-1750, says Declan Townsend

West Cork Chamber Music Festival broke attendance records for its 37 concerts over nine days in Bantry, says Declan Townsend

Early evening recitals at the West Cork Chamber Music Festival emphasised the variety of talent on offer, reports Declan Townsend

Cork Choral Festival is more than competition, it is primarily about the joy of singing, writes Declan Townsend

In one week, 109 works from the past six centuries will be performed at chamber music festival, says Declan Townsend

The West Cork Chamber Music Festival has a truly international appeal. Declan Townsend reports

CORK has got its opera back thanks to the Opera 2005 Company which recently staged three magical performances of Figaro’s Wedding. It played to packed, appreciative houses.