generalAussie composer Brett Dean returns to Ireland with Irish Chamber OrchestraAustralian composer and violist Brett Dean plays in Cork and other Irish centres, writes Cathy Desmond
generalThe Cat and the Fiddle: Gifted Irish violinist to join Vengerov in National Concert HallWHEN the celebrated Russian violinist, Maxim Vengerov returns to the National Concert Hall in March, he’ll have company. Pairing with him in Bach’s double violin concerto will be a gifted young man from Kilkenny.
generalA question of taste: Rory NolanRory Nolan is from Co Wicklow. He plays Ross O’Carroll Kelly in the stage show Postcards from the Ledge, with upcoming dates including Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire, Feb 5-9; UCH, Limerick, Feb 12-16; and Cork Opera House, Feb 19-23, writes Des O'Driscoll.