Choir Resumption in January

Just a short note to let you know that rehearsals for Spring performances resume on Wednesday, January 18^th at 8.00 pm.

Galway Baroque Singers October Performances

The Galway Baroque Singers will be performing two concerts, entitled  "A Gilbert & Sullivan Extravaganza", with the RTE Concert Orchestra in October:

On Saturday, October 22^nd at 8:00pm in Leisureland Galway;

On Sunday, October 23^rd at 8:00pm in the National Concert Hall, Dublin.

The concerts will feature soloists Sarah Fox, soprano; Richard Suart, baritone and Richard Angas, bass.

The programme includes excerpts from several Gilbert & Sullivan works including Ruddigore, HMS Pinafore, The Gondoliers, The Sorcerer and The Pirates of Penzance. Also included is a full performance of Trial by Jury, the one-act comic opera with a typically ludicrous satirical plot concerning "a breach of promise of marriage" lawsuit!

This concert is an exciting new experience for Galway Baroque Singers as the choir will be performing an Operetta/Musical repertoire for the first time. Another first for the choir will be the opportunity to work with the well-known English conductor John Wilson who has a reputation for being an exciting and dynamic conductor - the singers eagerly look forward to working with him.

John Wilson is the Principal Guest Conductor of the RTE Concert Orchestra and has worked extensively with the orchestra over the last 2 years, in concerts which have been critically acclaimed. A prolific arranger, he has orchestrated and conducted several of Paul McCartney's compositions with the London Symphony Orchestra and his arrangements and orchestrations have been played by the Chicago Symphony, Boston Pops and Cleveland orchestras. John works on a regular basis with the Halle, City of Birmingham, BBC Scottish and BBC Concert orchestras. His concert at the BBC Proms in 2009 in a programme of songs from the MGM Musicals was one of the highlights of the Prom season.

Galway Baroque Singers performing Messiah in December

Official press release:

MUSIC MACHINE PRESENTS

Handel's Messiah

Grand Canal Theatre, Dublin

Cara O’Sullivan, soprano

Tara Erraught, mezzo

Ross Scanlon, tenor

John Molloy, bass

Galway Baroque Singers

Irish Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by David Brophy

Sunday 4 & Sunday 11 December at 8pm

There will be many performances of Messiah this year, but only one in the magnificent and inspiring settings of Grand Canal Theatre making this a concert not to be missed and a perfect way for family and friends to get into the festive spirit. Handel's Messiah was first performed in Fishamble Street in Dublin on April 13th 1742 and is an essential part of the Christmas festivities so come and enjoy this magnificent music with the Irish Philharmonic Orchestra, the acclaimed Galway Baroque Singers and world class soloists all under the baton of the ever charismatic David Brophy.

Early booking is advisable for these sell out performances.

Tickets: €35, €30, €25

On sale Thursday 22 September

Telephone: 0818 719 377

www.ticketmaster.ie & Ticketmaster agents nationwide

(Telephone & Internet bookings subject to €1.50 s/c per ticket up to €12.00; 12.5% over €12 max €5.95/Agents €2.00)

For the UK and NI please call Ticketmaster on 0844 847 2455

Groups 10+ Telephone: +353 (0) 1 677 7770 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm)

Box Office, Grand Canal Theatre, Grand Canal Square, Docklands, Dublin 2

There are no service charges when you book in person at the box office. (Monday to Friday 11am - 6pm)

Interested in joining the choir?

For anybody interested in joining the choir, auditions for the Autumn performances will be held on Wednesday 31st August from 7.00 pm in St. Patrick's Bandroom. For further details, please contact Joan on 0876911460