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
This new release from the National Symhony Orchestra of Ireland and Jean-Luc Tingaud spotlights Gabriel Fauré’s orchestrated songs and his music for the stage, of which his suite from the incidental music for Pelléas et Mélisande includes some of his best-loved music. This recording also features leading international soprano Tara Erraught, Ruth Rosique, tenor Julien … Continued
On Sunday December 15th, RTÉ lyric fm broadcast the premiere of Irene Buckley’s new opera, Lament for Art O’Leary on the Lyric Feature. The opera is based on the famous poem, Chaoineadh Airt Uí Laoghaire, written by Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill in the aftermath of her husband’s murder in 1773. The libretto for Buckley’s opera … Continued
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 6th December 2024. Cork International Choral Festival and Chamber Choir Ireland are delighted to announce the Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition for 2025. Applications are now open to composers born or resident in Ireland, and are welcomed from both established and emerging composers. The winner of this esteemed … Continued
At its annual Supporters’ Gathering on Wednesday 25 September 2024, Chamber Choir Ireland was thrilled to announce Susan Lannigan as the new Chairperson of its Board of Directors. Photo by Dee Organ Susan, with her extensive legal expertise and deep love for music, has been an invaluable member of our Board for several years, and … Continued
