Irish American actor Eric Mabius, who has appeared in almost 30 films and over a dozen major television projects, is to narrate the European Premiere of Patrick Cassidy’s, Famine Remembrance Symphony Concert to be held at St. Colman’s Church, Claremorris, County Mayo on Friday next April 13 next. Mabius who has starred in a lead role in the hit ABC Series Ugly Betty and the critically acclaimed BBC mini-series Outcasts, will be accompanied by the RTE Concert Orchestra and the Tribal Chamber Choir (Galway ).
Compositions written by Lady Jane Wilde (Oscar Wilde’s mother ) and Peter Quinn are included in the narrative to be performed on the night.
The Patrick Cassidy Famine Remembrance Symphony Concert is one of the highlights of the St. Colman’s Church Centenary Celebrations and marks the return of Patrick Cassidy and his family to his native town having built up a very successful musical career across the world. Tickets at €25 are on sale at Smyth’s Newsagents, Claremorris and at Curam (on the Church grounds ) or can be booked through 086 1797569. Admission is by ticket only and will be limited.