2017

Choral Music in Ireland: History & Evolution 2 – Lecture series

Chamber Choir Ireland in collaboration with Learning & Participation, National Concert Hall, will continue their popular Tuesday lunchtime lecture series curated by Stuart Kinsella, exploring the broad history of Irish choral music, both amateur and professional. Talks will include musical illustrations by members of Chamber Choir Ireland. They will take place at 1.10pm in the National Concert Hall, every Tuesday starting 16 January.

Talks will be given by Stuart Kinsella, Ita Beausang, Kerry Houston, David O’Shea, Darina McCarthy and Sandra Joyce. The talks will also include musical illustrations by members of Chamber Choir Ireland and will take place at 1.10pm in the National Concert Hall, every Tuesday starting 16 January.

Lecture 1- Stuart Kinsella Choral Music in Ireland: Manuscripts & Musicologists
Lecture 2 – Ita Beausang Mr Handel comes to Town: Choral Music in Dublin 1660-1760
Lecture 3 – Kerry Houston Irish Cathedral Music: 1660-1800
Lecture 4 – David O’Shea Music and Musicians in the Church of Ireland: 1800-1922
Lecture 5 – Darina McCarthy ‘Gregorian Music in Three Parts, Please’: Irish Catholic Church Music 1829-1918
Lecture 6 – Sandra Joyce Claisceadal: Traditional Song and Choral Music in Ireland