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Despite success with previous productions, John O’Brien’s new opera wasn’t granted the funding for an extended run, writes Cathy Desmond

Theatre: Twelfth Night

They were singing on the banks of the Lee last night as Cork’s longest-running festival kicked off its diamond jubilee event on a high note.

Carmina Burana promises to be a highlight of the choral festival in Cork, writes Jo Kerrigan.

Cork is set to become the choral capital of Europe next month as one of the city’s longest- running festivals celebrates its diamond jubilee.

Anti-war oratorio ‘A Child of Our Time’ will open Cork choral festival, says Jo Kerrigan.

Nearly 5,000 singers from 20 countries will participate in this year’s Cork International Choral Festival, which gets under way on May 1.

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