Behind the music - Órán Halligan

The Irish Freemasons Young Musician Of The Year Competition takes place in the Freemasons' Hall, Dublin on 8th October and 10th October. We asked previous winner Órán Halligan the BIG questions . . .
With total cash prizes of over €20,000 and the chance of solo performances in both Ireland and Internationally, this year's winner will be awarded with €8,000.
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Órán is now a lecturer and a Doctor in Music Performance at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, he has performed with the RTE National Symphony Orchestra and toured extensively in Ireland, Britain and Europe.
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