Get connected this May and make a date with the 59th Cork International Choral Festival! Our Gala Concerts are only the beginning…

WEDNESDAY 1ST MAYCORK CITY HALL, 8pm

OPENING GALAMichael Tippett’sA Child of Our Time

THURSDAY 2ND MAY8pm, CORK OPERA HOUSE

The Real Group [SWEDEN]

FRIDAY 3RD MAY7.30pm, ST. FIN BARRE’S CATHEDRAL

The National Chamber Choirof IrelandA Eurocry!

FRIDAY 3RD MAY10.30pm, CATHEDRAL OF ST. MARY AND ST. ANNE

(North Cathedral)

EVOCATIONS with The Songmen [UK]

SATURDAY 4TH MAY3pm & 8pm, CORK CITY HALL

Fleischmann InternationalTrophy Competition

SUNDAY 5TH MAY8pm, CORK CITY HALL

Closing Gala Concert

GALA CONCERTS3pm (€5) & 8pm (€15/€20/€25, combined price for both sessions)CORK CITY HALLFleischmann International Trophy CompetitionSession 1/Session 2International choirs from all over the world compete for one of the most prestigious prizes in International Choral music.

FESTIVAL FEATURES10pm–2am, THE CLARION HOTEL, LAPP’S QUAY, Adm. €5The Festival Club

SUNDAY 5TH MAYCHURCH INTERCHANGE & VISITS10am–12pm, VARIOUS CHURCHES, Adm. FreeSee our website or page 62 of the Festival Programme for full details.

NATIONAL COMPETITIONS10am, CORK CITY HALL, Adm. €5National Competitions for Youth Choirs& Ireland’s Choir Of The Year

2.30pm, CORK CITY HALL, Adm. €5National Competitions for Light, Jazz and Popular Music, and Male Voice

3pm, ST. FIN BARRE’S CATHEDRAL, Adm. FreeNational Competition for Church Music

CHORAL GATHERING TRAIL2pm–5.30pm, THE CLARION HOTEL, LAPP’S QUAY, Adm. FreeAfternoons in the AtriumVarious national and international choirs participate in an afternoon of informal performances.

FESTIVAL AWARDS5.15pm, CORK CITY HALL, Adm. Free, all welcomeAwards Ceremony includes performance by winning choir.

FRINGE CONCERTS6pm, CHURCH OF ST. ANNE, SHANDON (Shandon Bells), Adm. FreeThe Offi ce of ComplineSung by The Clerks Choral of St. Marys Collegiate Church, Youghal.The last church service of the day: this concert presents a contemplative atmosphere with an emphasis on spiritual peace.

CLOSING GALA CONCERT8pm, CORK CITY HALL, Adm. €15/€20/€30The Festival weekend is brought to a soaring climax in a vibrant celebration of culture and song.

FESTIVAL FEATURES10pm–2am, THE CLARION HOTEL, LAPP’S QUAY, Adm. €5The Festival Club

SATURDAY 4TH MAYNATIONAL COMPETITIONS9.45am, CORK CITY HALL, Adm. €5National Open Competition for Mixed Voiceand Chamber Choirs

EDUCATION10am, CIT CORK SCHOOL OF MUSIC, STACK THEATRE, Adm. FreePerformance, Readings & Workshopof Seán Ó Riada CompetitionFollowing the successful Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition, the National Chamber Choir of Ireland offers performance readings of works shortlisted for workshopping and discussion.

11.30am, CIT CORK SCHOOL OF MUSIC, STACK THEATRE, Adm. FreeChoirland with the National Chamber Choir of IrelandIllustrated Performance and Conducting Masterclass on works from theChoirland Anthology with the National Chamber Choir of Ireland and its directorPaul Hillier, in association with the Contemporary Music Centre, and the Association of Irish Choirs.

FESTIVAL FEATURES12pm, CORK CITY HALL, Adm. FreeThe Big Sing with John O’BrienLend your voice to hear a city sing: The Big Sing is open to everyone and no preparation is necessary—just come along and sing from and for the heart!

CHORAL GATHERING TRAIL 1pm, BODEGA @ ST. PETER’S MARKET, Adm. FreeOslo Vocal Ensemble [NORWAY]

2pm–5.30pm, THE CLARION HOTEL, LAPP’S QUAY, Adm. FreeAfternoons in the AtriumVarious national and international choirs participate in an afternoon of informal performances.

6pm, GATELY’S BOARDWALK BAR & RESTAURANT, Adm. FreeThe University of Lethbridge Singers [CANADA]

FRINGE CONCERTS1.30pm, CIT CORK SCHOOL OF MUSIC,CURTIS AUDITORIUM, Adm. €10/€7Madrigal ’75 Vocal EnsembleOne of Cork’s top choirs presents a captivating programme of choral works —be ready to be enthralled!

7pm, ST. BRENDAN’S CHURCH, BANTRY, Adm. €18/€10West Cork Music presents The Songmen [UK]The Songmen will once again present an absorbing and richly varied programme which will include works by William Byrd, Charles Villiers Standford, John Rutter and Irving Berlin as well as many much-loved traditional and popular songs. West Cork Music Box Offi ce: 027 52788/9 | LoCall 1850 788789

Civic Trust House, 50 Pope’s Quay, CorkTel: 021 4215125 | Fax: 021 4215192Email: info@corkchoral.ie | Web: www.corkchoral.ie

Booking InformationTickets for all events can be purchased throughthe Everyman Palace Theatre Box Offi ce.

Tel: 021 4501673Online: www.everymanpalace.comor www.corkchoral.iePlease note that all internet and telephone bookings are subject ot a handling fee of €2.25 per ticket.

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4pm, FR. RYAN HALL, MACROOM, Adm. FreeSoundsphere [UK]

5.30pm, L’ATITUDE 51 WINE BAR, Adm. FreeYouth Cappella Harmony [RUSSIA]

6pm, ELECTRIC BAR & RESTAURANT, Adm. FreeAmerlingchor [AUSTRIA]

FRINGE CONCERTS1.10pm, TRISKEL CHRISTCHURCH, Adm. FreeChoirs at Christchurch IITe Deum Adoramus Chamber Choir [BULGARIA] & Coro [UK]Two top international choirs bring their serene sounds to the beautiful setting of this stunning venue.

1.10pm, CIT CORK SCHOOL OF MUSIC, CURTIS AUDITORIUM, Adm. Free20th Century MastersRuxandra Colan [Violin] & Gabriela Mayer [Piano]Two highly respected musicians come together to present works by Prokofi ev and Debussy.

GATHERING FRIENDSHIP CONCERTS7pm, DRISHANE CASTLE, MILLSTREET, Adm. FreeKaterina Kammerkör [SWEDEN]

7pm, CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, CLONAKILTY, Adm. FreePolifonica [BELARUS]

8.30pm, IONAD CULTÚRTHA, BAILE MHÚIRNE, Adm. FreeSoundsphere [UK],

GALA CONCERT8pm, CORK OPERA HOUSE, Adm. €25/€30/€35The Real Group [SWEDEN]Europe’s fi nest vocal ensemble, The Real Group will bring their fl awless, upbeat a cappella sound to Cork Opera House for this highly anticipated concert.

FRIDAY 3RD MAYEDUCATION10am, CORK CITY HALL, MILLENNIUM HALL, Adm. Free16th Composers in the Classroom Seminar

2pm–4pm, CIT CORK SCHOOL OF MUSIC, STACK THEATRE, Adm. Free45th Seminar on New Choral Music:From Composition to PerformanceExplore ideas and exchange experiences with composers Enda Bates, Solfa Carlile, Rhona Clarke and Paul Hillier and the National Chamber Choir of Ireland.

CHORAL GATHERING TRAIL 10am, HAYFIELD MANOR HOTEL, Adm. FreeCora [UK]

11am, CORK VISION CENTRE, Adm. FreeAd Una Corda [SLOVAKIA]

12pm, CIT BLACKROCK CASTLE OBSERVATORY, Adm. FreeTurku Conservatory Chamber Choir [FINLAND]

12.30pm, DOUGLAS LIBRARY, Adm. FreeVokalconsort Osnabrück [GERMANY]

1pm, BODEGA @ ST. PETER’S MARKET, Adm. FreeMontana A Cappella Society [USA]

1.30pm, CRAWFORD ART GALLERY, Adm. FreeTe Deum Adoramus Chamber Ensemble [BULGARIA]

2pm, CORK CITY LIBRARY, Adm. FreeOslo Vocal Ensemble [NORWAY]

2.30pm, LEWIS GLUCKSMAN GALLERY, UCC, Adm. FreeKaterina Kammerkör [SWEDEN]

5.30pm, L’ATITUDE 51 WINE BAR, Adm. FreePolifonica [BELARUS]

6pm, TOM BARRY’S PUB, Adm. FreeSingtonia [ITALY]

6pm, ELECTRIC BAR & RESTAURANT, Adm. FreeAcademic Choir of Moscow State University [RUSSIA]

FRINGE CONCERTS11am, MASONIC HALL, TUCKEY STREET, Adm. FreeSalutaris Chamber Choir [BELARUS]Spirited Belarusian tones heard in one of Cork’s most historic venues.

1.10pm, TRISKEL CHRISTCHURCH, Adm. FreeChoirs at Christchurch IIIUniversity of Oregon [USA] & Alter Echo [FRANCE]Two more leading international choirs bring their uplifting voices to these beautiful surrounds.

GALA CONCERT7.30pm, ST. FIN BARRE’S CATHEDRAL, Adm. €20The National Chamber Choir of IrelandA Eurocry!Ireland’s premier vocal ensemble and the Festival Choir in Residence embarks upon a unique and contemporary journey under conductor Paul Hiller.

10.30pm CATHEDRAL OF ST. MARY & ST. ANNE(North Cathedral), Adm. €15EVOCATIONS with The Songmen [UK]The multi-award winning ensemble presents an absorbing and evocative programme of serene choral works in this much-loved late-night concert.

COME TOGETHERFOR FIVE DAYSOF SONG IN CORK!Make connections… follow the Festival’s Choral Gathering Trail all around the city as international and national choirs popup in public places. Make music… take part in the annual Big Sing in Cork City Hall, join in our educational workshops and seminars and sing along to our National Competitions and Church performances. Make friends... discover the Festival’s Gathering Friendship* concerts bringing people of all nations together through the universal language of music and relax at the Festival Club.

Make memories… experience the highlights of the Festivalat our main Gala Concerts every night during Festival week.

Make a date now with the59th Cork International Choral Festival

and come together for five days of song in Cork!

*As part of The Choral Gathering Friendship concerts a series of school concerts are also being held providing a unique opportunity for students in county schools to experience the Festival atmosphere.These concerts are not open to the public, further information available on www.corkchoral.ie

WEDNESDAY 1ST MAY FRINGE CONCERTS

6am, CHURCH OF ST. ANNE, SHANDON (Shandon Bells), Adm. FreeFeaturing Cathal Ó Baoill and Cathal Óg [CO. DOWN]& Voci Nuove Chamber Choir [IRELAND]A scintillating dawn chorus welcomes the fi rst day of summer from the iconic Shandon Steeple.

1.10pm, TRISKEL CHRISTCHURCH, Adm. FreeChoirs at Christchurch IVoci Nuove Chamber Choir [IRELAND]

7.30pm, ST. CARTHAGE’S CATHEDRAL, LISMORE, CO. WATERFORDAdm. Free (suggested donation to Cathedral’s Choral fund)Salutaris Chamber Choir [BELARUS]

NATIONAL COMPETITIONS12.15pm, CORK CITY HALL, Adm. €5National Competition for Schools:Section 1 & Section 3 Post Primary Mixed Voice Schools Choirs

CHORAL GATHERING TRAIL1pm, BODEGA @ ST. PETER’S MARKET, Adm. FreeAndré Sala [FRANCE]

6pm, BODEGA @ ST. PETER’S MARKET, Adm. FreeThe University of Lethbridge Singers [CANADA]

OPENING GALA CONCERT8pm, CORK CITY HALL, Adm. €15/€25/€30A Child of Our TimeFeaturing Fleischmann Choir, members of the Cologne Philharmonic Choir and the CIT Cork School of Music Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by Dr. Geoffrey Spratt. Soloists: Mary Hegarty, Bridget Knowles, Robin Tritschler and Owen Gilhooly. Concert also features Band of 1st Southern Brigade.

The Festival opens with an evocative performance of Michael Tippett’s renowned oratorio A Child of Our Time, one of the composer’s most moving and important works.

THURSDAY 2ND MAY NATIONAL COMPETITIONS10.30am, CORK CITY HALL, Adm. €5National Competition for Schools:Section 2 Post-Primary Equal Voice

2.30pm, CORK CITY HALL, Adm. €5National Competition for Schools:Section 2 Post-Primary Equal Voice

CHORAL GATHERING TRAIL11am, CORK CITY LIBRARY, Adm. FreeAlter Echo [FRANCE]

11.30am, CORK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, Adm. FreeHärlanda Kammarkör [SWEDEN]

12.30pm, CLARION HOTEL ATRIUM, Adm. FreeSt. Mary’s College Choir [IRELAND]

1pm, BODEGA @ ST. PETER’S MARKET, Adm. FreeSalutaris Chamber Choir [BELARUS]

1pm, CHARLESFORT NATIONAL MONUMENT, KINSALE, Adm. Free*Montana A Cappella Society [USA]*normal admission fees may apply

1.30pm, CRAWFORD ART GALLERY, Adm. FreeThe University of Lethbridge Singers [CANADA]

2.30pm, BISHOPSTOWN LIBRARY, Adm. FreeAndré Sala [FRANCE]

2.30pm, TORY TOP ROAD LIBRARY, Adm. FreeCór na Carraige [IRELAND]

3pm, BLARNEY CASTLE, Adm. Free*University of Oregan [USA] *normal admission price to Blarney Castle applies

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