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Events Archive 2012
May 2012
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Cork International Choral Festival 2012 |
Ateneo de Manilla College Glee Club, The Philippines
Established in 1921, the Ateneo de Manila College Glee Club (ACGC) has distinguished itself as the oldest university chorale in the Philippines. The choir has since pioneered many firsts as a Filipino choral group; triumphing in numerous national and international competitions such as Miltenberg in Germany and Arezzo, Italy.
The choir have both toured and competed extensively throughout Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the USA; celebrating their 90th year in 2011 with a win at the International May Choir Competition in Varna, Bulgaria. Drawing from a rich tradition of musical excellence, the choir focus primarily on liturgical music, with two commercial recordings released to date.
Accomplished conductor, Professor Maria Lourdes Venida-Hermo, has led the choir since 2002. Professor Hermo is a regular adjudicator at national competitions, as well as Vice President of the Philippine Choral Directors Association.
Yoav Choir, Israel
Yoav Choir was established in 1982 under the auspices of the Yoav Regional Council. Under the direction of accomplished choral conductor Shimon Levtov since 2005, the choir performs a wide repertoire which includes a variety of both classical and modern works, with a special focus on works by eminent Israeli composers.
The choir has performed and competed extensively throughout Israel, as well as successfully participating in a number of international festivals including Europa Cantat in the Czech Republic and The Singing World in Russia. Yoav Choir frequently performs at concerts and festival in their home country of Israel, and in 1999 travelled to Norway to undertake a very successful concert tour.
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April Gramophone Recital 'On Wings of Song' with Barry O'Keeffe at The Rory Gallagher Music Library, Grand Parade Friday 27 April at 11 a.m All Welcome. Admission Free |
30 March
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March Gramophone Recital 'These I Have Loved' with Phil Giltinan at The Rory Gallagher Music Library, Grand Parade Friday 30 March at 11 a.m All Welcome. Admission Free |
29 March
2012.jpg "Cork Long Life Learning Festival 2012") |
Cork Life Long Learning Festival 2012 'Getting the most from your Library' - Books and Music Thursday 29 March from 2.30 - 3.30 p.m. at Central Library Grand Parade, Cork |
March 21
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Joan Denise Moriarty Ireland's First Lady of Dance Centenary Event. The Right Honourable Lord Mayor invites you to the book launch of 'Joan Denise Moriarty Ireland's First Lady of Dance' ed Ruth Fleischmann The event will begin with a speech from Colette McNamee which will include an outline of the centenary year and upcoming events. Dr Ruth Fleischmann will introduce her book and speak about Joan Denise Moriarty: her life and discuss why there is a centenary for this lady of dance. The programme will end with a short performanc of Anton Dolin's Pas de Quatre reproduced for the Gala by Joanna Banks.The four dancers are Andrea Palacios, Hannah Windows, Fenella Cook and Natasha O'Brien. Music by Pugni. Joan Denise Moriarty Collection |
26 February to March 9
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The Music for the Ballet – A Celebration of the work of Joan Denise Moriarty Grand Parade Library from 26 February to 9 March 2012
This exhibition on the work of Joan Denise Moriarty was created by the Fleischmann family during the Fleischmann centenary celebrations. It was presented in Cork’s Firkin Crane in April 2010, opened by Domy Reiter-Soffer, the Israeli choreographer associated with all three Moriarty ballet companies, and a life-long friend of hers. The exhibition highlights Joan Denise Moriarty’s engagement with contemporary Irish composers in commissioning new music for her ballets, and her collaboration with traditional Irish musicians and groups such as Séan Ó Riada, Èamon de Buitléar, Ceoltóirí Chualann, Ceoltóirí Laighean and The Chieftains. |
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How to read music using a keyboard. A free eight week course with tutor Christine Murdoch. Thursday January 19th to March 8th. Places limited. Booking essential. Please enquire at the Music Library, Grand Parade. |
March 3
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Cork Singers Club 'Learner's Song Session' An opportunity to learn a song in Irish or English with Máire Ní Chéileachair. Saturday March 3 at 11 a.m. The Rory Gallagher Music Library, Grand Parade, Cork All Welcome. Admission Free. |
February 25
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Sacred Harp Singers A demonstration of American Shape Note Singing with the Sacred Heart Singers at The Rory Gallagher Music Library, Grand Parade, Saturday February 25 at 2 pm. All Welcome. Admission Free. |
24 February
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February Gramophone Recital 'The Gift of Music' with Séamus Murphy at The Rory Gallagher Music Library, Grand Parade Friday February 24 at 11 a.m All Welcome. Admission Free |
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The Chieftains at 50. All Welcome. Admission Free. |
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January Recital 'Music Matters' with Margaret O'Leary at The Rory Gallagher Music Library, Grand Parade Friday January 27 at 11 a.m All Welcome. Admission Free |
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Sarah Savoy and The Francadians: featuring Cajun, Honky-Tonk, Country and Rockabilly music Tuesday January 24 at 1pm All Welcome Admission Free |
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'The Vertical Man' An Exhibition on the life and work of Seán Ó Riada at The Rory Gallagher Music Library, Grand Parade
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