As Cork tunes up for its annual choral extravaganza, Nicki ffrench Davis talks to director John Fitzpatrick about changes at the festival and what makes it so special

Julianstown children set for big time, says Nicki ffrench Davis

Christine Tobin’s ninth album is a selection of WB Yeats’s work set to music. Nicki ffrench Davis elaborates

The violinist received an OBE, released an album, and performed Delius’s concerto at the Proms, writes Nicki ffrench Davis

While touring her new record, Julie Feeney has let singers in each area pick which songs they want to work on, writes Nicki ffrench Davis

Paddy Glackin tells Nicki ffrench Davis about his participation in John Cage’s musical take on Joyce’s Finnegans Wake

Brian Finnegan’s quartet is one of the main acts at Cork Folk, which has bounced backthis year, says Nicki ffrench Davis

Performers from Ireland, the British Isles, and Brittany have formed a ‘supergroup’ for four gigs only, says Nicki ffrench Davis

The Cork Cycling Festival showcases art celebrating the bicycle, writes Colette Sheridan

The Bowerbird gigs at Triskel Christchurch feature both veterans and hot new talents of the genre, writes Nicki ffrench Davis

Polish quartet to launch West Cork Chamber Music Festival, Nicki ffrench Davis reports

Four new venues and a subtle change of name have allowed this classical festival to broaden its horizons, writes Nicki ffrench Davis

Lismore Music invites children behind the scenes at The Barber of Seville, says Nicki ffrench Davis

The Dublin International Piano Competition announces its semi-finalists today, writes Nicki ffrench Davis

A Cork-based composer and violinist have formed a partnership to launch an innovative new work, writes Nicki ffrench Davis.

The National Chamber Choir and the Gentlemen Singers both perform at Cork Choral Festival on May 4, writes Nicki ffrench Davis

David Hurley of the King’s Singers tells Nicki ffrench Davis how the famed a capella group have survived so many line-up changes

Robin Tritschler tells Nicki ffrench Davis why he prefers Schubert to Danny Boy

Glasgow music festival bridges traditions and interests. Nicki ffrench Davis checked out this year’s line-up

Martin Hayes, Peadar Ó Riada and Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh reunite for second album Triúr Arís,says Nicki ffrench Davis

Glasgow’s Celtic Connections draws performers from all over the world for 18 days of 24-hour music, says Nicki ffrench Davis

A Paris-based Cajun star and Devon folkies are among the attractions at Shannonside Winter Music Weekend, writes Nicki ffrench Davis

First prize in composition leads to Covent Garden job for Fermoy girl, says Nicki ffrench Davis

This weekend brings the final events in a year-long tribute to our greatest modern composer, says Nicki ffrench Davis

Amiina began as a female quartet but have acquired two male performers.

Irish-based prodigy Niwel Tsumbu tells Nicki ffrench Davis about his change of direction on new album, S’all Vibration

Wexford Festival Opera will mark a significant milestone with a typically elegant programme of events, says Nicki ffrench Davis.

Slovakian musician Vladimir Jabukov has found his niche in Ireland, writes Nicki ffrench Davis.

Fear and mistrust push Dido to reject Aeneas’s love in a version that utilises the musicians as actors, says Nicki ffrench Davis.

PEOPLE are being encouraged to saddle up for new two-wheel cycle tours which have been added to the Cork Cycling Festival which opens this weekend.

I WISH to reply to Seferin James and Nicki Ffrench Davis (Letters, January 28) who responded to my earlier letter on abortion. Firstly, Seferin James makes a number of assumptions, mostly incorrect.