Thursday, November 27, 2014

Kildare Orchestra to perform in Kilcullen

The County Kildare Orchestra is starting its Christmas celebrations in Kilcullen, writes Una Ni Bhroithe. Join us on Saturday 13 December at 8pm in Kilcullen Parish Church for a very special evening.

The programme will feature music you’ll know and music you’ll get to know, including Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, Corelli’s Christmas Concerto and Christmas at the Movies. We are delighted to be joined by soprano Lorraine Maguire who will lead us in such favourites as Oh Holy Night.

Tickets cost €12 and are available from 086 8955787, online from countykildareorchestra.ie, or at the door on the night. Everyone is welcome and bring your Santa hat!

This is our second time to play in Kilcullen after our very successful concert there in May last year. The orchestra is now in its 16th year and we continue our mission to bring the greatest music to the widest audiences. Already this year we have played in Clane for our free Culture Night concert in September and in October we were very excited to play the world premiere of Shackelton’s Endurance, celebrating the centenary of Ernest Shackelton’s expedition to the South Pole.

Conductor Lorcan Daly says that the County Kildare Orchestra’s Christmas Concert marks the beginning Christmas for many of our supporters. "The orchestra has continued to grow and we are looking forward to a great concert."

Don’t miss out — come and support your local orchestra. County Kildare Orchestra is kindly supported by Kildare County Council Arts Service.