2017

Eoghan Desmond on RTÉ lyric fm’s Culture File

In the lead up to the world premiere of his new work, Guthanna ar an gCnoc, Eoghan Desmond spoke to Niamh Ní Dhálaigh about climate anxiety, the creative process, and his dual role as composer and performer of this new work. Guthanna ar an gCnoc is a setting of 6 Irish language poems by Ceaití … Continued

Donnchadh Mac Aodha Announced as Winner of Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition 2025

Donnchadh Mac Aodha has been announced as this year’s winner of the prestigious Seán Ó Riada composition competition! Each year, the competition invites submissions of new works from composers born or based in Ireland, and is held in collaboration with the Cork International Choral Festival and Chamber Choir Ireland. Donnchadh Mac Aodha’s winning composition, Babel, will have its world premiere at … Continued

Announcing our new season of performances for Spring-Summer 2025

Packed full of world premieres, guest conductors, and exciting collaborations, we have so much to look forward to this season! We begin our Spring-Summer 2025 season with a journey into nature, as Eamonn Dougan (The Sixteen, Britten Sinfonia Voices) takes us on a trip down The Green Road—featuring the world premiere of Eoghan Desmond’s Guthanna … Continued

Introducing the emerging singers of the CCI Studio 2025

Last weekend (10-12 January 2025), fifteen of the finest emerging choral singers from across Ireland and Northern Ireland came together for the first of three training weekends as part of the CCI Studio 2025. The CCI Studio was established to offer dedicated training and development for young singers, equipping them with the necessary skills and experience to … Continued