Gothic Church Events at Kylemore Abbey Connemara
We are delighted to announce that a number of choral groups will be visiting from overseas and performing in our beautiful Gothic Church. All visitors are welcome to enjoy the wonderful acoustics of the Gothic Church and be captivated by the up lifting tones of our visiting choirs.
Please note that these dates and times are subject to change. We will update the list below on a regular basis.
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Date
2010
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Time
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Choral Group
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01 May
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12pm
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The Church Choir of the Incarnation -From Tampa, FL, USA. Musical Director: Donal Noonan. Contemporary Liturgical and Sacred Music
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06 May
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12.30pm
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Westminster Choir
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20 May
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12pm
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U.S. Choral Group, the Occidental College Glee Club from L. A., California
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29 May
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All day
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Sister Carol from Kylemore Abbey introduces 5 choirs from Ireland (70 Singers)
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5 June
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11.30a.m. |
Award-winning NEUQUA VALLEY High School Choir from Naperville, Illinois, USA (67 Singers) |
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12 June
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12pm
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The Casper Civic Chorale. 53 singers |
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17 June
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1pm
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Gillette Chamber Singers - From Gillette in Wyoming, USA. The director is Jerry Winter and they are specialised in traditional choral music.
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22 June
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12pm
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Washington Women’s Chorus, USA. Directed by Donald P. Richardson. Accompanist: Laurie Vivona Bunn. A concert featuring the breadth of choral repertoire for women’s voices – from sacred to gospel to folk to modern settings of beloved poetry and lyrics and beyond.
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06 July
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12pm
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Bert Coble Singers from USA. 20 singers
Repertoire includes several pieces by Classic European composers in addition to Irish folk songs, hymns and Gospel. |
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09 July
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12pm
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Atlanta Young Singers of Callanwolde U.S.A. 39 singers
Musical Director: Paige F. Mathis. Atlanta’s premier choir for children and youth. Founded in 1975, AYS is Bringing Music to Life for youth in metro Atlanta and audiences all over the world.
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16 July
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2pm
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La Jolla Chamber Chorus, San Diego,California
Conducted by: David Chase, the ensemble performs a mixture of musical styles that combine choral masterworks with new or rarely heard works, unaccompanied or with solo violin. |
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23 July
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11am
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Holy Heart of Mary Alumnae Choir from Canada
Founding Director: Dr.Valerie Long. A community based women’s choir (40 ladies), which repertoire includes sacred, classical, jazz, musical theatre and traditional. |
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17 August
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1pm
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The Men of Note Chorus is an a cappella mens chorus from Texas. The group of 50 singers has become known for its tight harmonies and entertaining programs. Led by director Dr. Margot Rejskind and accompanied by Linda Marcinkus
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04 September
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12pm
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Art Ensemble, Davis, California, USA
Director: Tracia McNurlin-Barbieri. They will be performing Madrigals and Motets from the Renaissance, music from other countries and Modern American Music. |
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25 September
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1pm
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First Presbyterian Church 40 singers |
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23 October
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12pm
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Joe Martin Womens Celtic Choir from USA |