2016 marks a significant milestone in the history of the Irish state commemorating the Rising of Easter 1916.  With Cork International Choral Festival, we  commissioned Belfast-born composer, Stephen McNeff, and Irish poet, Aoife Mannix, to write a new piece of text and music reflecting on the rising. In Stephen’s words: “When I was growing up in … Continued

Since it’s release in June, we’re delighted with some of the kind words that our latest recording Barry meets Beethoven has received from the press. An album of works by contemporary Irish composer Gerald Barry, it features the premiere recordings of two major works that dramatise key episodes in the life of Ludwig van Beethoven. Produced in collaboration … Continued

Chamber Choir Ireland will hold auditions with Artistic Director Paul Hillier on Tuesday September 13th 2016 at the National Concert Hall in Dublin. Applications are invited for one Regular Soprano position and Deputy Soprano positions. To apply, please submit a short recording by Monday Sept 5th plus a detailed biography that outlines age, professional choral experience, … Continued

Offaly-born composer Amanda Feery is the winner of the  Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition for 2016. Her piece, Changed Utterly, will receive its premiere in St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral as part of the 2016 Cork Choral Festival on 29 April 2016 at 7.30. It will be performed by Chamber Choir Ireland and conductor Paul Hillier. … Continued