An evening of ‘Classics at the Castle’ with Cór Mhagh
Ealla
FOLLOWING on from their successful performance at the 2018 Cork International Choral Festival, members of Cór Mhagh Ealla (Mallow Community Choir) have now turned their attention to their next gala performance on home turf.
For the first time its 17-year history the choir will perform an open-air headline concert in the stately grounds of Mallow Castle at 7.30pm on Saturday, May 26.
The almost 50-strong ensemble are busy perfecting their extensive repertoire ahead of the aptly titled ‘Classic in the Castle’, which will feature a set-list of popular tunes from stage ans screen.
The concert, the first of its kind to be held in the grounds of the castle, will also feature performances by special guests internationally acclaimed Cork soprano Linda Kenny and baritone Eoin Leahy.
The concert is supported by the Mallow Arts Alliance, the local business community and Cork County Council, which has set aside a grant of €4,000 from its coffers to help fund the event.
Choir spokesperson Jude Corroon thanked all inv9olved in helping to stage the concert, saying it would be impossible to hold and event on this scale without their support.
She said all the choir members were exited at the thought of performing at the majestic venue in their home town.
“This promises to be a wonderful evening of music in a magical setting and we are putting together a selection of classic songs that will wow the audience,” said Jude.
Tickets for the concert, pried at €15, are available from Katie’s Newsagents in Mallow, members of choir and online at www. eventbrite.ie.
Jude advised people to buy their tickets early as the concert is expected to be a sell-out.
“We would advise people to but their tickets well in advance to avoid missing out on what will be a very special evening,” she said.