Person: Declan Townsend

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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The Cork man leading a festival of musical youth

A festival showcasing young orchestral musicians in Ireland was one of the first items on the agenda of the newly formed Irish Association of Youth Orchestras (IAYO) in 1994.

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Three generations of violinists take a bow as Cork Youth Orchestra turns 60

Viola player Simon O’Flynn is the second generation of O’Flynn musicians involved in orchestras in Cork, and his daughter makes it the third.

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Plenty of strings to talented Cork cellist’s bow

Variety and versality have marked this Cork musician’s journey to date, writes Cathy Desmond

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Let 'Solus' in St Lukes light up your life

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Irish orchestra plans Italian voyage

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The West Cork Chamber Music Festival has another string in its bow

Bantry’s variations on a theme at chamber music fest

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

Mon, 19 May, 2014

Spoilt for choice at West Cork Music Fest

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

Mon, 05 May, 2014

Classical music to hit the right notes during Holy Week

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

Mon, 14 Apr, 2014

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Classical: Wexford Sinforia

Wed, 26 Feb, 2014

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

Wed, 15 Jan, 2014

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ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Glasper - Black Radio 2 (Blue Note)

Wed, 13 Nov, 2013

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Guinness Cork Jazz Festival - Chic

Wed, 30 Oct, 2013

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Art: Aideen Barry

Wed, 02 Oct, 2013

A galaxy of stars to shine at West Cork Chamber Music Festival

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

Fri, 28 Jun, 2013

Cork Choral Festival: Toasting the city of song

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

Wed, 08 May, 2013

Sounds from another time

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

Fri, 28 Sep, 2012

Pitched to highest standard

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

Wed, 11 Jul, 2012

Eclectic mix at West Cork Chamber Music Festival

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

Wed, 04 Jul, 2012

Perfect pitch of musical pearls

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

Wed, 09 May, 2012

Bantry champions classical masters

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

Fri, 13 Apr, 2012

Bantry’s classical attraction

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

Wed, 15 Jun, 2011

Magical opera hits right note in City of Culture

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.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2005