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Patrick on his farming roots
September 2022

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

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Awarded the Resonate Residency at Triskel Arts Centre
2022

Patrick was awarded the Resonate Residency at Triskel Arts Centre in association with Music Network: Collaboration with Irish composer Sam Perkin

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Patrick performs at Ulster Hall, Belfast for Children's Cancer Unit, Ireland
June 2022

Celebrating its 10th year, the Belfast Pops Orchestra returns to the Ulster Hall for an evening of contemporary to classical music

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John Finucane and soloist Patrick Rafter at Christ Church with the Hibernian Orchestra
June 2022

“Rafter – beaming smiles and oozing confidence before losing himself in the performance moment – is soloist extraordinaire for Tchaikovsky Sérénade mélancolique”

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Patrick honoured with Civic Reception in Kilkenny City
April 2022

The Kilkenny Observer caught up with the multi-talented Patrick Rafter to speak of his recent achievements

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Interview with Journal of Music
March 2019

The Kilkenny, Patrick Rafter, violinist spoke to The Journal of Music about how this significant career moment came about

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Interview with GoldenPlec
March 2019

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

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Interview with Final Note Magazine
March 2019

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

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Interview with the Irish Times
March 2019

Interview with Michael Dervan at the Irish Times where Patrick discusses his background, education and Maxim Vengerov

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Kilkenny People Newspaper
November 2018

Internationally acclaimed Kilkenny violinist, Patrick Rafter returns to his bleoved city for a concert at St Canice's Cathedral

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Interview with Sortir Magazine
August 2017

The Irish violinist, winner of the 2016 Valiant Competition, returns to the Murten Classics

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