Viviane Hagner will be among the stars of the West Cork Chamber Music Festival, writes Cathy Desmond.

Friends and admirers of Luciano Pavarotti joined in a chorus of grief as the world paid homage to the thrilling voice and ebullient personality of the great Italian tenor who died today.

Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber joined a select group of stars from the film, stage and music worlds from Hollywood to Dollywood, Motown to Broadway, at the White House to receive recognition for a lifetime of achievement.