Following their sell-out performance in December 2019, Knock Basilica is delighted to announce the return of the Palestrina Choir for Music for a Midsummer’s Evening on Saturday, June 11 at 7pm.
Soprano Rachel Croash, Mezzo Soprano Anne Marie Gibbons, the Marlborough Sinfonia & Organist Aleksandr Nisse join Conductor Blánaid Murphy for a wonderful evening of inspiring Irish and choral music, with classics including Danny Boy and The Minstrel Boy centred around the uplifting Vivaldi Gloria.
Since 2002 the Choir has been directed by Blánaid Murphy, one of the foremost choral music directors, educators and consultants in Ireland and currently has over 30 boys and 12 men in the choir with significant competition for annual entry.
Dublin Soprano Rachel Croash is an alumna of the Irish National Opera Studio who has performed with Ireland’s leading Opera Companies and Orchestras with international appearances in London, Edinburgh and New York.
Mayo born and based Mezzo Soprano Anne Marie Gibbons performs all over the world in some of the most renowned concert halls and opera houses, including London, Dublin, Leeds, Adelaide, Paris, Versailles, Madrid, Lausanne, Nice, New York, Sydney and Birmingham. In Ireland she has appeared with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, The National Symphony Orchestra, The Irish Chamber Orchestra and The Irish Baroque Orchestra.
The Marlborough Sinfonia is one of Ireland’s leading ensembles. The players in the group have formidable experience on the concert platform, in recording studios, in theatres and have played with numerous orchestras in Ireland and overseas.
Internationally renowned organist Aleksandr Nisse, is in regular demand as an accompanist and recitalist, both in Ireland and abroad and was recently appointed Titular Organist of the Pro-Cathedral.
Admission is free and will be on a first come, first served basis. Patrons are advised to arrive early, as there is limited seating available. Doors open at 6pm. For more information, visit www.knockshrine.ie/midsummermusic
