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

THE annual East Cork Early Music Festival is in its 10th year.

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

* TODAY AT THE FESTIVAL

Forget The X Factor and The Voice.

The Grammy Award-winning British ensemble The King’s Singers present the Thursday Gala at Cork Opera House at 8pm this evening.

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

A MAGNIFICENT 200-year-old violin made by one of the 19th century’s greatest craftsmen will be presented to the winner of a prestigious music competition.

THE Assembly Rooms, the Theatre Royal, the Athenium — all part of Cork’s musical folk memory and now, the focus of a remarkable thesis on the musical life of Cork from the middle of the 18th century to the middle of the 19th.

A NEW play about suicide hopes to encourage teenagers to talk about the issue and promote positive mental health.

FOUR years late and after public rows and protests, the country’s most advanced music college finally opened its doors for classes yesterday.

IT seemed like an impossible dream for many years but Cork School of Music is ready to open the doors to a new €60 million future.