The Adolf Fredriks Chamber Choir from Stockholm (winners of the 2018 Fleischmann International Trophy) and DIT Chamber Choir (runner-up in the 2018 Fleischmann International Trophy Competition) will be performing together in Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin on Sunday December 9th, 7.15 pm.

With this stunning concert, “From Darkness to Light”, the choirs will be celebrating light in the winter darkness and heralding the arrival of Christmas.

The first part of the concert will be a performance of traditional Christmas carols, both Swedish and International. The second half will be a celebration of the Swedish ceremony of Sankta Lucia. The Cathedral will be cast into complete darkness, as the singers evoke a Nordic winter. A choral procession led by a maiden wearing a wreath of candles will then emerge from the back of the Cathedral to welcome the audience in to the magic of Nordic Yuletide Celebration.

The ceremony of Sankta Lucia is one of the oldest celebrations of midwinter to be found across the world, and is truly an iconic part of Christmas in Sweden. The Sankta Lucia Celebrations in Ireland have been taking place in Christchurch Cathedral with the Adolf Fredriks Chamber Choir for 10 years.

The Choir’s relationship with Ireland has never been stronger, having won the top prize at Cork Choral Festival this year. They are delighted to be joined by the DIT Chamber Choir, and their combined abilities will truly begin the Christmas season on the right note!

The event is a sell out every year – tickets are available at Eventbrite (€20 regular/€15 group/ €40 premium).

The deadline for applications for the 2019 Fleischmann International Trophy Competition has now closed after an unprecedented response. We have been overwhelmed by entries! Thanks again to all choirs who applied.

Participant choirs for 2019 have been announced here. A reminder that applications for 2020 Fleischmann International Trophy Competition are open!

The non-competitive strand of 2019 festival is also accepting applications until November 30th. Don’t delay – get in touch at info@corkchoral.ie!

Cork International Choral Festival is proud to announce the selected choirs competing in the 2019 Fleischmann International Trophy Competition.

Each year some of the finest amateur choirs are selected to compete for this prestigious international competition. We would like to congratulate the 11 choirs that will travel to Cork in May 2019. We look forward to having them with us for the 65th festival!

Kamarikuoro Addictio, Finland
KYL Helsinki Academic Male Choir, Finland
Kamarikuoro Näsi, Finland
Hamburg Academy of Music And Theatre, Germany
Mornington Singers, Ireland
The Women’s Choral Society of the University of Oslo, Norway
Dominanta Choir, Poland
Chamber Choir KGBL, Slovenia
Bella Voce – Lunds studentsångerskor, Sweden
Korallerna, Sweden
Petrosyan Chamber Choir, Ukraine

Thanks to all choirs who applied!

A reminder that applications for the non-competitive strand of the festival close on November 30th. Don’t delay – get in touch at info@corkchoral.ie

On behalf of everyone at the Cork International Choral Festival we want to express our deep sadness on learning of the passing of Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, Irish musician and composer acclaimed worldwide.

We were honoured to host the world premiere of his work ‘Manatha’ at the 2000 Cork International Choral Festival. His talent will be greatly missed. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

These have been exceptionally busy days at our festival office!
We are delighted to have received so many outstanding entries for the 2019 Fleischmann International Trophy Competition. Many thanks to all choirs who applied!
The Artistic Board will be assessing the applications over the next few days and successful applicants will be announced soon.

In the meantime, we are happy to announce that the Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition & Non Competitive Applications are now open.
Below you can find more details, but if you have any query on your application don’t hesitate to get in touch! We will be happy to answer all your questions.

Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition

We are now accepting entries for the 2019 Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition!
Composers born, or resident, in Ireland have until Friday 8th December 2018 to send in their application and be in with a chance of having their work premiered during the Festival in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral by the acclaimed Chamber Choir Ireland!

Application deadline: Friday 7th December 2018

For more details: Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition

Non-Competitive Participation

Each year a number of international choirs are selected to participate in the non-competitive strand of the Festival. Participating non-competitively gives choirs the opportunity to present informal performances in various locations across the city, while having the possibility to meet with other choirs, see some of Ireland’s beautiful countryside, attend some of the festival events, sing, mingle, and soak up the festival atmosphere here in Cork.

Applications deadline: 30th November 2018

For more details: Non-Competitive Participation
Don’t delay – download our International Syllabus to get your applications in!