The time has come! You can now secure your tickets for the individual Gala Concerts of the 2025 Cork International Choral Festival, celebrating our 70th anniversary!

We are excited to offer a special 15% discount for groups booking 10 or more tickets for each show. If you plan to attend all six Gala Concerts, take advantage of our unbeatable value with the Friend of the Festival pass discount! Purchase at least one ticket to activate the Ühekordne pääse (€120 instead of €190) or two tickets for the Topeltpääs (€200 instead of €380) for each evening Gala Concert. For the concerts at Cork City Hall, all tickets should be purchased in either the Balcony or Front Parterre.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our office at [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming you to the festival next year!

2025 Gala Concerts Schedule:

Wednesday, 30th April, 8pm: Opening Gala, Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius
East Cork Choral Society, Guinness Choir & Cork Fleischmann Symphony Orchestra, Cork City Hall. Tickets: €25/€30/€35 (back parterre/front parterre/gallery) – Book now

Thursday, 1st May, 8pm: Syng Selected (Denmark)
Cork City Hall. Tickets: €25/€30/€35 (back parterre/front parterre/gallery) – Book now

Friday, 2nd May, 7.30pm: Chamber Choir Ireland
St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, Cork. Tickets: €30 – Book now

Friday, 2nd May, 10pm: Cappella Pratensis (The Netherlands), Josquin in Rome
St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, Cork. Tickets: €25 – Book now

Saturday, 3rd May, 3pm & 8pm: Fleischmann International Gala
Cork City Hall. Tickets: €20/€25/€30 (back parterre/front parterre/gallery) – Book now

Sunday, 4th May, 8pm: Closing Gala Concert
Cork City Hall. Tickets: €25/€30/€35 (back parterre/front parterre/gallery) – Book now

We’re thrilled to announce two incredible headline soloists for this year's Christmas at the Cathedral fundraiser!

Join us for a magical evening with tenor Peeter Stobart on Saturday 23rd November, and soprano Majella Cullagh on Sunday 24th November at 7.30pm in St Fin Barre's Cathedral.

We’re also excited to welcome back the wonderful talents of Siomha Marron ja Andrew Lane, along with our fantastic guest choirs, who will make both nights unforgettable!

Saturday 23rd November featuring:

❄️ Cór Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh Cailíní
❄️ Wilcollane Singers
❄️ White Horse Gospel Choir
❄️ UCC Singers
❄️ Cór Geal Choir
❄️ CADA Performing Arts

Sunday 24th November featuring:

❄️ Belcanto Choir
❄️ Calliope
❄️ Douglas Harmonia Singers
❄️ Voices of Cork Community Choir
❄️ CADA Performing Arts

Piletid are selling fast—secure yours now before they're gone!

Korgi vabamüürlased esitlevad

14th Musical Miscellany at the Freemasons’ Hall

Fundraiser in aid of Cork ARC Cancer Support House, Freemasons’ Hall Extension Fund and Cork International Choral Festival

Saturday 16th November 2024, from 7 pm
Vabamüürlaste saal, Cork

Kergesti Corki linna kõige atmosfäärilisem ruum ja linna vanim esinemisruum, Vabamüürlaste saal Munsteri vabamüürlaste provints, mis asub Corki osariigis Tuckey Streetil, on koht, kus toimub eriline rahakogumiskontsert. Saturday November 16th 2024. This year’s event is to benefit Cork ARC Cancer Support House, Freemasons’ Hall Extension Fund and Cork International Choral Festival.

Kontsert – pealkirjaga Muusikaline mitmesugune – will comprise of classical and contemporary music featuring Cork Garda meeste häälkoor (MD. Matthias Levy), One Voice (MD Sinead Coakley Murphy and Una Daly), Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh Cailini, Bishopstown (MD Maeve Anne O’Brien), with special guests Denis Lane (bariton), Noel Somers (tenor), Anne Bermingham (sopran),  Amanda Neri (contralto), Adam Buttimer (Tuba), Roisin Martin (French Horn) and Tom Doyle (Piano).

The evening will commence at 7 pm, with pre-concert drinks and canapés reception, with the concert commencing at 8.15 pm in the Lodge Room. Special raffle on the night with amazing spot prizes.

Piletid maksavad 25 eurot koos karastusjoogiga ja neid saab saada vabamüürlaste saali meili teel juures [email protected].

Corki rahvusvaheline koorifestival esitleb:

2024 Christmas at the Cathedral

Korgist jõulud

Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th November, 7.30 pm
Püha Fin Barre'i katedraal

Save the dates!
We’re thrilled to announce that our fundraiser event, Christmas at the Cathedral, will return on Saturday 23rd November, and Sunday 24th November, under the new theme, Winter Wonderland Gala!

This year’s event, presented by the Cork International Choral Festival and directed by Catherine Mahon Buckley, promises to be another fantastic experience. Join us for two magical evenings of music and readings in the stunning Saint Fin Barre's Cathedralja stay tuned as we reveal our headline soloists next week!

Tickets priced at €26 are available online at see link.

Saturday 23rd November featuring:

❄️ Cór Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh Cailíní
❄️ Wilcollane Singers
❄️ White Horse Gospel Choir
❄️ UCC Singers
❄️ Cór Geal Choir
❄️ CADA Performing Arts

Sunday 24th November featuring:

❄️ Belcanto Choir
❄️ Calliope
❄️ Douglas Harmonia Singers
❄️ Voices of Cork Community Choir
❄️ CADA Performing Arts

Palju tähistatud Seán Ó Riada heliloomingu konkurss on nüüd ametlikult käivitatud!

Võimalus võita see lugupeetud heliloomingukonkurss ja saada oma teose esmaettekandele tunnustatud Kammerkoor Iirimaa on Friday 2nd May 2025.

Taotluste laekumise tähtaeg on Friday 6th December 2024.

Täielikud üksikasjad ja veebipõhine taotlusvorm on saadaval siin.

Küsimuste korral võtke julgelt ühendust:
Tel: + 353 (0)21 4215125
E-post: [email protected]

The Cork International Choral Festival is delighted to announce that we are now accepting entries from Irish composers for the 2025 Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition. Judged by a panel of experts and composers of international renown, the competition awards a cash prize (kindly donated by the Ó Ríada family) and the Seán Ó Riada Trophy to the winning composer, and the selected piece will in turn be given its premiere performance by Chamber Choir Ireland at the Festival’s Gala Concert held in St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral on Friday 2nd May 2025.

The Seán Ó Riada Competition was created in 1972 in recognition of the creative life and work of Seán Ó Riada (1931-71). While the format has evolved over the years, the focus has always been on bringing both traditional and new pieces of Irish music to life and to new audiences, as well as encouraging the composition of contemporary music as Gaeilge. The current format focuses on new works from Irish composers and has a novel approach of scores being entered under pseudonym to protect the identity of the composer.   

Võiduloomingu valib välja heliloojatest ja kooriekspertidest koosnev žürii. Valitud kompositsioon saab oma esiettekande festivali ajal kammerkoori Iirimaa galakontserdil.

Since the new format was introduced 14 years ago, over 300 original compositions have been entered, which highlights the renewed interest in, and healthy state of Irish composition. Previous winners of the competition include Solfa Carlile, Rhona Clarke, Patrick Connolly, Frank Corcoran, Séamas de Barra, Eoghan Desmond, Amanda Feery, Michael Holohan, Marian Ingoldsby, Donal Mac Erlaine, Simon MacHale, Kevin O’Connell, Criostóir Ó Loingsigh, Donal Sarsfield, James May, Peter Leavy, Norah Constance Walsh, Daragh Black Hynes, Laura Henegan and last year’s winner, Anselm McDonnell. Several of these works have been published by international choral publishing houses.

The competition is open to composers born or resident in Ireland and applications are welcomed from both established and emerging composers. The score should be an original work, written for a cappella choir, and up to 5 minutes in duration. It should be in 4 parts, and the selected text may be original or existing, in the English, or Irish, language.

Praegu võetakse taotlusi vastu ja täielik teave konkursikriteeriumide kohta on saadaval siin.

Koostöös Kammerkooriga Ireland ja Ó Riada Family Trustiga

Job Title: Digital Marketing & Design Specialist

Location: Hybrid | Job Type: Maternity Leave 6-month Contract starting on 2nd December

About the Role:

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Digital Marketing & Design Specialist to join
our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in both graphic design and digital
marketing, with proficiency in Adobe InDesign and a strong understanding of various online
marketing channels, including websites, social media, ticketing system operations and email
newsletters. This role involves managing the creation, editing, and execution of design
projects while also driving marketing efforts for the Cork International Choral Festival.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Creative Projects:

• Develop, edit, and manage design projects using Adobe InDesign for both digital and print mediums.
• Proficiency in InDesign is essential, with experience in layout design, typography, colour management, styles and paragraph formatting, managing master pages, image placement and editing, pre-press preparation, and exporting.
• Ensure all designs align with the brand’s style guidelines and maintain a consistent visual identity.

Digital Marketing:

• Website Management: Update and maintain the company’s website content, ensuring all information is current, visually appealing, and user-friendly.
• Social Media Management: Develop, curate, and schedule engaging content across social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.) to grow brand awareness and engagement.
• Email Marketing & Newsletters: Design, write, and distribute email newsletters.
• Ticketing System Operations: Oversee and manage the ticketing system for our festival and customer service inquiries.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Graphic Designer, Marketing Coordinator, or similar role with hands-on experience using Adobe InDesign.
• Strong proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms.
• Excellent understanding of social media strategies and content creation.
• Basic knowledge of WordPress or web editing tools.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail.

How to apply:

Please email your application with a CV to [email protected] by Friday, 25th October 2024.

The time has come – the Gala Concerts lineup for the 70th Cork International Choral Festival has been announced!

2025 will be a landmark year for the Cork International Choral Festival, marking its 70th edition. The festival will take place from Wednesday, 30th April to Sunday, 4th May 2025 across the city and county, bringing Cork to life with colour, vibrancy, and song.

We are thrilled to announce this year’s Gala Concerts programme earlier than ever, along with an exclusive pre-sale period for our Friends of the Festival throughout October.

2025 Gala Concerts Schedule:

As always, the Friend of the Festival package offers exclusive access to the best seats at the lowest prices. You can find the online order form siin. To enhance your booking experience, we are pleased to guarantee your preferred seating choice (balcony or parterre for Cork City Hall concerts) until Thursday, 31st October, before general ticket sales open to the public. After this date, Friends of the Festival discounts will still be available, though seat selection will be subject to general availability.

Secure your Ühekordne pääse now at the special price of €120 (regular price €195), or share the gift of music with a Double Pass for €200 (regular price €390). This unbeatable value includes all six Gala Concerts and national competitions. Festival Friends also enjoy extra benefits, such as invitations to the Press Launch and Interval Receptions, along with recognition in the Festival programme.

General ticket sales for individual shows will open on 1st November. We hope you’ll join us for another year of magical Gala performances by world-renowned international choral artists!

If you require any additional information, please contact the Festival office at 021 4215125 or [email protected].

Conductors are being encouraged to sign up for the 2025 International Choral Conducting Course as part of the Cork International Choral Festival

Now in its fourth year, the three-and-a-half day, intensive, hands-on course runs from Tuesday 29th April - Friday 2nd May 2025 and will offer a range of techniques to develop conducting skills under the leadership of expert international guest tutors Anna Fűri (Ungari) ja Shane Lynch (USA).

Kursus, mis toimub Corki linnas, keskendub põhilistele dirigeerimisoskustele, nagu füüsilised žestid, hea kuulamine, repertuaari üksikasjad, proovitehnikad, ansambli juhtimine ja juhtimine. Käsitletakse teisi dirigeerimisoskuste arendamise võtmevaldkondi, sealhulgas uute repertuaariideede genereerimist, samuti lauluõpetust, mis keskendub hääle tervisele ning enda ja teiste abistamisele.

Kõigi nende oskuste kulminatsiooni näidatakse lõpuhommikul ansambli töötoas Kammerkoor Iirimaa - Iirimaa lipulaev kooriansambel. Sellest saab avalik üritus.

The course is designed for anyone with experience in leading choirs of all kinds and is interested in taking their theory and practical skills to a new level while networking with other conductors. It will help conductors to guide their choirs, tempo, sound and expression. We are honoured to be joined this year by two world-renowned conductors whose vast experience will provide a unique learning experience for participants.

The cost is €295 per person, with a discount rate being offered to conductors of 2025 participating choirs. The rate includes tea/coffee breaks but does not cover main meals or accommodation. In order to create a bespoke experience for all participants, limited places will be available. More information and registration form are available siin. Registration closes on 7th February 2025.

The Cork International Choral Festival is looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated candidates for the 70th edition!

Ootame kirglikke kandidaate, kes soovivad luua karjääri festivalide ja muusikaürituste valdkonnas. Praktikakohad on perioodiks saadaval January-May 2025.

Mida õpid ja millest osa saad

See on suurepärane võimalus olla algusest peale täielikult kaasatud ühe väljakujunenud ja põneva festivali produktsiooni ning arendada oma olemasolevaid loomingulisi oskusi, töötades koos festivalimeeskonnaga mitmesuguste meedia- ja platvormide projektide kallal.

Õpid Corki rahvusvahelisele koorifestivalile eelnenud kuude jooksul selgeks festivali ürituste põhialused ja puutud kokku festivaliürituste kõigi logistiliste vajadustega, sealhulgas, kuid mitte ainult, kassa, meelelahutus, toitlustus, viidad. , audio/visuaal, kaup jne.

Praktika hõlmab tootmiseelset planeerimist ja üldisi administratiivseid ülesandeid (sh telefonikõnede ja e-posti päringute käsitlemine), meie veebisaidi ja sotsiaalmeedia kontode sisu loomist, tekstide kirjutamist, korrektuuri, festivali programmi bukleti kujundamist ning plakatite, flaierite ja veebireklaamide koostamist. . Festivali päevadel peate töötama kohapeal meie üritustel (kontserdid, töötoad, proovid) erinevates kohtades üle Corki linna ja maakonna, sealhulgas turundusuuringute/publikuküsitluse administreerimise kallal.

Teie tugevused ja huvid hõlmavad

• Suurepärane inglise keel kõnes ja kirjas
• Microsoft Office'i ja Google Workspace'i valdamine
• Kasuks tuleb mõningane kogemus Canva ja Adobe Suite’iga (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Kiire mõtlemisvõimega, iseseisev inimene, kes on võimeline tegelema mitme ülesandega ja kes on valmis projekte ette võtma
• Kõrge täpsus ja tähelepanu detailidele
• Huvi ja teadmised festivalimaastiku ja/või koorimuusika vastu
• Interest and some knowledge of digital marketing and social media, including the ability to create new content to promote the festival
• Teadlik suhtumisest „kõik käed tekile”, mida nõutakse üritustel töötades
• Tugevad inimestevahelised oskused

Praktika kohta

Internship starting between the 20th and 24th of January, and concluding in mid May. Part-time hours from 9am-1pm in January and February, transitioning to full-time from March (9am-1pm & 2pm-5:30pm) + increased hours during festival days (30th April - 4th May 2025, schedule to be agreed). We are open to discussing alternative work schedules, hours, and start/end dates for the ideal candidate.

Praktika toimub hübriidvormis – internetis ja kontoris, olenevalt tehtavast tööst ja büroo vajadustest. Kandidaat peab praktika ajal viibima Corkis. Meie kontorid asuvad Corki osariigis 50 Pope Quays'is asuvas Civic Trust House'is.
Veebisuhtlusvahendid (VoIP/veebikonverentside platvormid, vestlused, teadmiste hoidlad jne) on loodud tagamaks, et töö saaks tehtud meeskonnana ning et kandidaat saaks asjakohast ja õigeaegset tuge ja tagasisidet. Vajalik oma sülearvuti ja internetiühenduse kasutamine.

See on tasustamata praktika.

Taotlema

Palun esitage taotlusvorm, mis on saadaval lehe allosas by 30th November 2024.

Meist

Corki rahvusvaheline koorifestival, mis asutati 1954. aastal, et olla dünaamiline jõud koorimuusika arendamisel Iirimaal, toimub igal aastal mai esimesele esmaspäevale eelneva viie päeva jooksul erinevates kohtades üle linna, keskendudes raekojale, mis on üks atraktiivsemaid. ja akustiliselt suurepärased kohad Iirimaal. See on üks Euroopa juhtivaid rahvusvahelisi koorifestivale ning on tuntud oma kõrgete konkurentsistandardite, suurepärase korralduse ja sõbraliku vastuvõtu poolest. Igal aastal valitakse välja mõned parimad rahvusvahelised amatöörkoorid, kes võistlevad maineka Fleischmann International Trophy nimel. Valitud kooridel on ka võimalus esineda võistlusteta nädalavahetusel toimuvatel festivaliüritustel, sealhulgas Fringe'i kontserditel, kirikus ja mitteametlikel esinemistel. Nende kohalolek annab publikule ja Iiri kooridele ainulaadse võimaluse osaleda Corkis viibides mitmesugustel kontsertidel ja võistlussessioonidel. Lisaks väliskooridele osaleb festivalil igal aastal kuni 100 täiskasvanute-, noorte- ja koolikoori, kes osalevad vabariiklikel konkurssidel. Kokku on festivalil umbes 5000 osalejat. Festival tagab jätkuvalt, et Corki elanikele ja paljudele üritusele linna sõitvatele külalistele jõuaks koorimuusika, mis esindab paljusid ajaloo- ja kultuuritraditsioone.

Küsimused?

Kui vajate lisateavet, saatke e-kiri: [email protected]

We are excited to announce the fantastic line-up for the 2024 edition of our fundraising concert, Gospel at the Cathedral, returning to St Fin Barre's Cathedral on Saturday, 12th October at 8pm! It promises to be another unforgettable evening, with an incredible selection of choirs set to fill the historic venue with the uplifting sounds of gospel music.

Taking the stage will be four fantastic choirs: MTU Gospel Choir, Castlelyons Gospel Choir, White Horse Gospel Choir, and Carrigaline Gospel Choir. Each group brings its own unique style and energy, making for a night that is sure to inspire and entertain.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this special event. Tickets are available siin, so grab yours today and join us for an evening of joyous music and community spirit.

We can’t wait to see you there!