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This new opera production has a lot going for it, not least its timing with the Paris Olympics all set to get up and running

The longevity of Puccini’s La Bohème is down to its timeless appeal, full of recognisable people and situations

OCI takes off in a modern direction by staging British playwright Jonathan Dove’s breakthrough comedy composition

Così Fan Tutte has a saucy storyline involving partner-swapping and taking bets on women’s fidelity – and the Irish National Opera’s version with its star soloists promises to be stellar

May bank holiday will see a hugely diverse offering of concerts, tempting music lovers with a fantastic spectacle of indulgence

The rebel city’s legendary singing competition returns from April 26-30 with gala performances, competitions and free events across over 90 venues throughout the city and county

Cellist Patrick Dexter and harpist Alannah Thornburgh will play music that they have written together for a live performance at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on February 4

Six students took part in the final of a competition that has gone from strength to strength since its inception in 2001. The delighted winner said it had been ‘a fantastic night and a dream come true’

Irish talent shone through at this year’s largely spell-binding Wexford Festival Opera, conjuring stellar performances in three major productions

Established in 2014, the Chamber Music On Valentia festival this year brings talents such as Claudio Laureti and Shaun Davey to the Kingdom