Irish Chamber Orchestra
returns to Birr

Christian Curnyn Conductor

Sharon Carty Mezzo Soprano   Anna Devin Soprano

 

STABAT MATER by Pergolesi

 

Van Wassenaer Concerto Armonici No.5 in f minor

Respighi Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 3

Puccini Chrysanthemums

Pergolesi Stabat Mater

 

An Italian voyage sees Irish Chamber Orchestra team up with celebrated U.K. conductor Christian Curnyn, and two of Ireland’s finest singers Sharon Carty and Anna Devin to perform Pergolesi’s iconic Stabat Mater.

 

This deeply personal meditation, written by the dying Pergolesi takes us to the heart of human passion and is the most stirring music imaginable. 

 

Respighi’s beautifully lush Ancient Airs and Dances No. 3 features alongside Puccini‘s gorgeous Chrysanthemums and Van Wassenaer’s ground-breaking Concerto Armonici No.5. Catch these scenic snapshots from Italy in Birr.

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