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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.

Conductor Kenneth Montgomery shaped a high-energy performance that at times raised the roof and at others was poignant and moving.

Angela Meade shone in the soprano solo, beautifully backed by leader Tamas Kocsis, in the passage that segues into the stunning "Abraham thou didst promise" section.

Some rousing singing from the RTÉ Philharmonic Choir of the famous choruses from the great operas. 

Ailish Tynan's powerful soprano soared above the massive forces of the choir in the thundering "Libera Me" – a wall of sound that blew the audience away.

Kantorow had his work cut out for him, playing masses of cluster chords and arpeggios up and down the keyboard.

If there's any way to characterise Trevino's approach to Mahler, it is that he is neither bashful nor shy. 

It is unlikely that anyone went home from this soul-inspiring performance without that famous "Ode" ringing in his or her head.

Two contraltos in one room is a high concentration of contraltos; except that one of them appeared in the role of conductor.

Mark Le Brocq portrays a convincing Gerontius while other soloists, choir and orchestra deliver a fine, moving performance of Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius.

A declamatory Bruckner Te Deum made up for a less exciting first half of Barry and Mahler. 

A life-affirming account of Mahler Symphony no.3 with strong input from mezzo Imelda Drumm, the Ladies of the RTE Philharmonic Choir and Cór na nÓg. 

The NSO, Philharmonic Chorus under the baton of Macelaru give a riveting account of Beethoven's Missa solemnis.

The NSO delivers an emotionally charged Mahler 2 while ConTempo Quartet satisfy with a dynamic rendition of Zemlinsky's Quartet no.3

Birthday celebrations for the RTE Philharmonic Choir singing Agnew and Elgar, while Tinney shines in Mozart's Piano Concerto no. 20 in D minor K466.