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Violin virtuoso, conductor and farmer’s son Patrick Rafter talks to Maria Moynihan about carving a career in classical music, rubbing shoulders with Elton John; and not taking himself too seriously
Patrick was awarded the Resonate Residency at Triskel Arts Centre in association with Music Network: Collaboration with Irish composer Sam Perkin
Celebrating its 10th year, the Belfast Pops Orchestra returns to the Ulster Hall for an evening of contemporary to classical music
“Rafter – beaming smiles and oozing confidence before losing himself in the performance moment – is soloist extraordinaire for Tchaikovsky Sérénade mélancolique”
The Kilkenny Observer caught up with the multi-talented Patrick Rafter to speak of his recent achievements
The Kilkenny, Patrick Rafter, violinist spoke to The Journal of Music about how this significant career moment came about
GoldenPlec caught up with Patrick Rafter about his current base in Switzerland, the Menuhin Academy and upcoming concert Maxim Vengerov at the National Concert Hall, Dublin
A protegé of the legendary Maxim Vengerov, Rafter met with Final Note Magazine to talk about his fascinating childhood, his unrelenting drive and the recovery process from a near life-changing injury
Interview with Michael Dervan at the Irish Times where Patrick discusses his background, education and Maxim Vengerov
Internationally acclaimed Kilkenny violinist, Patrick Rafter returns to his bleoved city for a concert at St Canice's Cathedral
The Irish violinist, winner of the 2016 Valiant Competition, returns to the Murten Classics