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Pianist and farmer talks about agriculture, classical music and protecting his hands
Conservative Dublin piano competition sees slight change of pace
International competition has hardly changed in 30 years but has seen increased Asian participation
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Emmanuelle Haïm brings French baroque to Dublin, rising star Duncan Ward conducts the RTÉ NSO; and Dublin International Piano Competition winners perform in Galway
Comparing notes at the Dublin International Piano competition
In the opening round, 63 young players were whittled down to 24. My verdict often diverged from the jury’s
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