Chamber Choir Ireland: Poets, Passion and Peace featuring a new work by Áine Mallon (Dublin, Cork)

From Sanskrit to Scripture and centuries of poetry, Sofi Jeannin joins Chamber Choir Ireland for a concert of contemporary works on the theme of peace

Bringing together contemporary works by Irish, French, and Swedish composers, Chamber Choir Ireland and guest director Sofi Jeannin head to Cork International Choral Festival and New Music Dublin this April, with a programme exploring the theme of peace through texts ranging from Sanskrit, Scripture and some of the greatest poets and writers spanning the centuries. The programme features the world premiere of the winning entry in this year's Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition, as well as a new commission by Irish composer, Áine Mallon.

Chamber Choir Ireland is delighted to welcome back Sofi Jeannin as guest director. Renowned for her beautifully clear and succinct technique, and with a formidable repertoire knowledge and understanding across all genres, Swedish-born Sofi Jeannin has established herself as one of the finest and most respected choral specialists around today. Currently Chief Conductor of the BBC Singers and Music Director of la Maîtrise de Radio France, Jeannin was previously Music Director of the Choeur de Radio France, a post she took up in 2015.

Programme

Carin Malmlöf-Forssling (Sweden, 1916-2005)—Ahimsa
Áine Mallon (Ireland, b. 1994)—New commission [World Premiere]
Lise Borel (France, b. 1993)—Eternity from Requiem Civil 
Carl Unander-Scharin (Sweden, b. 1964)—'Mutations' from Calligrammes 
Jean-Yves Daniel-Lesur (France, 1908-2002)—Cantique des cantiques 
Julien Joubert (France, b. 1973)—Extracts from Ariettes oubliées 
Julien Joubert—Extracts from Aquarelles

Dates, Venues & Tickets

22 April 2023, 7:30pm | St Anne's Church, Dawson St, Dublin | Tickets for Dublin Concert go on sale this February through New Music Dublin.

28 April 2023 7:30pm | Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, Cork | Book here.