CMC celebrates International Women's Day with a concert by the Girls’ Choir of St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral and Girls from Continuum Youth Choir
On the eve of International Women's Day 2019, a concert of choral music by women composers from the island of Ireland was presented by the Girls’ Choir of St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral and Girls from Continuum Youth Choir, conducted by Dr. Blánaid Murphy at City Hall, Dublin on 7 March 2019.
This Choral Celebration of the Creativity of Women and Girls, in partnership with the Contemporary Music Centre, commenced the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Girls’ Choir of St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, and featured choral works by Irene Buckley, Rhona Clarke, Eibhlís Farrell, Anne-Marie O’Farrell and Raeghnya Zutshi.
Special guest speakers included Lord Mayor of Dublin Nial Ring; Tania Banotti, Director of Creative Ireland; and featured composers in conversation with Evonne Ferguson, Director of the Contemporary Music Centre.
Below is a selection of photos from the event.
Left to Right: Girls’ Choir of St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral; Lord Mayor of Dublin Nial Ring; Girls from Continuum Youth Choir; Tania Banotti, Director of Creative Ireland; Evonne Ferguson, Director of the Contemporary Music Centre
Dr. Blánaid Murphy, Founder and Director of Girls' Choir of St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral and Continuum Youth Choir, in conversation with CMC Director, Evonne Ferguson
Composer Eibhlís Farrell in conversation with CMC Director, Evonne Ferguson
Composer Anne-Marie O'Farrell in conversation with CMC Director, Evonne Ferguson