Andrew Larkin is a pianist, composer and teacher from Dublin. Educated at Dublin and at Cambridge, he has performed all around Europe and Mexico. He currently teaches piano and composition in Dublin.
Elena Schwarz conducts the NSO in a rousing rendition of Dvořák's famous Seventh Symphony, while cellist Leonard Elschenbroich offers punchy Khachaturian.
A passionate and despairing La Voix humaine from Danielle de Niese make for a special second half, after Jaime Martín conducts a satisfactory Brahms' Third Symphony.
Chavaz's post-modern mythological approach to Rossini's neglected opera Guillaume Tell pays off with some glorious singing from the principals and the INO Chorus.
Tara Erraught stars as the eponymous heroine with Anna Devin as her nemesis Elizabeth I in Donizetti's Maria Stuarda, but Tom Creed's modern update fails to convince at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin.
A match made in heaven: director's Homoki's compelling interpretation of Das Rheingold is married to exciting musical direction from Gianandrea Noseda, not to mention the stellar cast of singers.
Three beautiful cantatas from Bach and his Mass in F major made for a rewarding concert with the Bach Collegium Japan. Suzuki directs a thoughtful and heartfelt rendition and is joined by a quartet of excellent soloists.
New chief conductor Jaime Martín proved to be on fire getting the best from the RTÉ NSO in tonight's works by Mendelssohn, Mozart and Beethoven, while Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero delights with her musicianship and improvisation.
A humorous and clever take on Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel in the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. Good singing and acting in directors, Ahern and Lovett's interesting production.
A compelling rendition of Dvořák’s infrequently heard Requiem. Conductor Ringborg brought the work to life inspiring both the RTE NSO and the chorus. They were joined by a strong quartet of solo voices.
