Artiste: National Symphony Orchestra

From an Anna Clyne Irish premiere to Tchaikovsky’s brilliance and Shostakovich’s grim wit, the NSO balances virtuosity with thoughtful nuance in Dublin. 

Spanish violinist María Dueñas dazzles with poised, luminous Beethoven before the National Symphony Orchestra and Hans Graf tackle turbulent Prokofiev. 

John Storgårds conducts the NSO through Sibelius, Polevá, and Shostakovich at the National Concert Hall, while pianist Yukine Kuroki delivers Rachmaninov with luminous precision.

An introduction to the latest iteration of Dublin’s foremost contemporary music festival, the first overseen by artistic director John Harris.