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, 25 May
Spring has sprung and the Nás Na Rà Singers Spring Concert is just
around the corner.
As a continuation of the Brigid 1500 celebrations, the Of Earth and
Heaven concert will be taking place tomorrow, Sunday, May 26 at 4pm in
St. Brigid’s Parish Church, Kildare Town.
“For those unfamiliar with The Nás na Rà Singers, we are a mixed-voice
choir of nearly 70 members, based in Naas, Co. Kildare,” said the
group.
“Members are drawn not just from Naas, but from all over Kildare,
Wicklow and Dublin. Among our members are singers who have been proudly
singing with us from the very first day and singers who have been with
us for just a few months.”
Embracing the beauty and connection between Heaven and Earth, the
concert will feature works by Eric Whitacre, Sir Hugh Stevenson
Roberton and Scenes from The Bavarian Highlands Op27 by Edward Elgar.
Most excitingly the concert will also feature the world premiere of
Brigid 1500. This piece was specifically commissioned for the Nás Na RĂ
singers and was composed by Conor O’Reilly with beautiful lyrics
written by Jane Clarke.
“Joining us for the concert to help us perform this new and exciting
work is mezzo-soprano Norah King and the Scoil BhrĂde (Naas) Children’s
Choir,” added the groupl
“Finally, this concert is being hosted not only in celebration of St.
Brigid but also in support of Teach Tearmainn, a Domestic Abuse Support
Service for women and children across County Kildare. A portion of the
profit from our ticket sales will be donated in support of Teach
Tearmainn.
“We are looking forward to welcoming you for yet another night of
joyful music, so please join us on our concert night, Sunday, May 26 at
4pm in St. Brigid’s Parish Catholic Church, Kildare Town.”
Tickets cost €20 (adult) and €10 (child) and can be purchased on
www.eventbrite.ie