The 69th Cork International Choral Festival

 

We can't wait to welcome you to Cork! The 69th Cork International Choral Festival, taking place from the 1st to 5th May. While the full programme of events will be revealed next week, we're excited to share with you the complete lineup of Educational Events now. From conducting workshops to workshop on medieval chanting, a diverse array of events is on offer - and all of them are free! We're proud to have partnered with Sing Ireland to bring you these incredible events.  We're also thrilled to invite you to join us and watch the popular National Competitions! We would like to thank this year's event sponsors, Ibec and Bus Éireann/TFI, for supporting the Ibec Workplace Choir of the Year Competition and the National School Competitions.  And last but not least, don't forget about our 2024 Gala Concerts. The performances promise to be extraordinary, and we still have tickets available for purchase. Be sure to secure yours now!

Educational Events

Calling all choristers, composers, music students and professionals! This year's line-up of educational programmes gives the choral sector the opportunity to learn and exchange ideas and experiences, as well as gain valuable advice, direction and techniques from top choral professionals. Free admission to all events. Workshop for primary schools with CADA Performing Arts Wednesday 1st May, 11.50am - Cork City Hall Read more Workshop for post-primary schools led by Patrick Barrett Thursday 2nd May, 12.10pm - Cork City Hall Read more Alexander Technique Workshop with Mary Shorten Thursday 2nd May, 4.15pm-5.15pm - Cork City Hall Read more Choral Conducting Workshop with Chamber Choir Ireland Friday 3rd May, 9.30am-12.30pm - Cork City Hall Read More Rewire Your Choir: Embracing Neurodiversity. Workshop with Dr Eva McMullan-Glossop Friday 3rd May, 4pm - Student Hub UCC Read more Medieval Chanting Workshop with Bruno de Labriolle Saturday 4th May, 11.30pm - MTU Cork School of Music Read More The Big Sing with Patrick Barrett in conjunction with Sing Ireland Saturday 4th May, 12.45pm - Cork City Hall Read more Utilising eurhythmic movements to promote effective vocal pedagogy with choir singers. Workshop with Shane Lynch Saturday 4th May, 2pm - MTU Cork School of Music Read more

National Competitions

Come and support the excellent choirs who will be traveling from all over the island to showcase their talent!  Tickets for the competitions are €6 and are available for purchase online.  National Competition for Schools - Section 1: Primary Schools Sponsored by Bus Éireann/TFI Wednesday 1st May, 11am - Cork City Hall Read more  National Competition for Schools - Section 3, Mixed Voice Post-Primary Sponsored by Bus Éireann/TFI Thursday 2nd May, 11am - Cork City Hall Read more  National Competition for Schools - Section 2, Equal Voice Post-Primary Sponsored by Bus Éireann/TFI Thursday 2nd May, 2pm - Cork City Hall Read more  National Competitions - Upper & Lower Voices, Chamber Choirs & Ensembles, Ibec Workplace Choir of the Year Sponsored by Ibec Saturday 4th May, 9.30am - Cork City Hall Read more  Youth Choirs, Mixed Voice Choirs & Ireland’s Choir of the Year Sunday 5th May, 9.30am - Cork City Hall Read more  Light, Jazz & Popular Music Sunday 5th May, 2.30pm - Cork City Hall Read more  Church Music Sunday 5th May, 2.30pm - St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Read more

2024 Gala Concerts

Opening Gala - Stanford at 100 "Stabat Mater" Wednesday 1st May, 8pm Cork City Hall  To commemorate 100 years since the death of Irish composer Charles Villiers Stanford, the opening Gala concert is centred around his Stabat Mater, written in 1907. The Cork School of Music Symphony Orchestra and the Fleischmann Choir will be conducted by John O’Brien. Book tickets Chamber Choir  Ireland  Friday 3rd May, 7.30pm Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral  Choir-In-Residence Chamber Choir Ireland, conducted by Paul Hillier, will once again grace the Festival with its presence for a concert in the beautiful surrounds of St. Fin Barre's Cathedral.  Book tickets Fleischmann International Gala Concert Saturday 4th May, 3pm & 8pm Cork City Hall  Witness some of the world’s top amateur choirs. This exquisite concert will offer audiences the opportunity to hear the choirs competing for the Fleischmann International Trophy, one of the most prestigious choral prizes in Europe. In 2023 the Fleischmann Competition will take place in two sessions, at 3pm and 8pm. Book tickets State Choir  LATVIJA Thursday 2nd May, 7.30pm Cork City Hall  The State Choir LATVIJA is internationally acclaimed both for its academic excellence as well as its innovative projects. The choir collaborate with world-class conductors and orchestras, and is requested at prestigious concert halls and festivals.   Book tickets EXAUDI Vocal Ensemble  (UK) Friday 3rd May, 10pm Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral  EXAUDI is one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles for new music. Their special affinity is for the radical edges of contemporary music, at home equally with complexity, microtonality and experimental aesthetics.  Book tickets Closing Gala Concert Sunday 5th May, 8pm Cork City Hall  Join us for a joyful celebration of song and colour! International choirs will present choral music representative of their musical and ethnic backgrounds in a celebratory final Closing Gala Concert. The week will draw to a close and our international choirs will mark the end of a superb festival with a joyful and colourful celebration of song. Book tickets