Cor Ban Chuil Aodha

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Cór Ban Chúil Aodha (Women's Choir of Chúil Aodha) was formed almost thirteen years ago under the direction of Peadar Ó Riada, composer and musician who resides in Chúil Aodha, Co. Cork. Peadar had the vision of setting music to the famous love poem Caoineadh Airt Uí Laoghaire. A section of the Caoineadh was staged in Cork, Dublin and London in 1989. The choir was regenerated in Spring 2001 and there are now over twenty members.

The choir sang to an audience in the Ionad Culturtha, Baile Bhuirne on March 31st 2003....Declan Townsend of 'The Examiner' newspaper said in his review of the concert "I can say with sincerity that I would like to hear it sung more than once, especially sung by this remarkable choir. Only from Bulgarian and Russian entries at the International Choral Festival have I heard singing akin to this." The choir have since performed in Dingle, Dublin, Belfast , Mayo and Nenagh. They also took part in the Cork Choral Festival in 2004, singing in the stunning surround of St. Finbarre’s Cathedral. To coincide with this performance the choir also launched their first CD.

The choir is currently focusing on a new piece entitled 'Laoi na Laoithe' (Song of Solomon). Peadar has set music to this text which is one of the books from the Old Testament. The premiere of 'Laoi na Laoithe' was held in the Ionad Culturtha, Bhaile Bhuirne on the 2nd March 2007.

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