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SUMMARY:University of North Florida Chamber Singers
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission! \nJoin us as we host the University of North Florida Chamber Singers\, Dr. Cara Tasher\, Conductor \nShared performance with Cor Na Soirse\, Lorna Salmin\, Director
URL:https://stnicholas.ie/event/university-of-north-florida-chamber-singers/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Collegiate Church\, Lombard St\, Galway\, H91 PY20
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SUMMARY:High Point University Chamber Singers
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, 6th of May for a free concert. \nThe High Point University Chamber Singers from North Carolina will sing a mix of modern and traditional\, sacred\, spiritual\, and gospel favourites by John Tavener\, Eric Whitacre\, Thomas Tallis\, John Rutter\, Dolly Parton\, and many more. \nDirector: Marc Ashley Foster
URL:https://stnicholas.ie/event/high-point-university-chamber-singers/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Collegiate Church\, Lombard St\, Galway\, H91 PY20
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SUMMARY:Luminosa String Orchestra- The Four Seasons
DESCRIPTION:The Four Seasons in all its epic glory with full orchestration and virtuoso soloist\, Patrick Rafter. Plus Elgar\, Saint-Saëns and Lekeu. \nTickets available from www.luminosa.ie \n\n\n\n\nThe Luminosa String Orchestra begins its 2026 concert series – DRAÍOCHT – The Alchemy of Music with a major artistic collaboration…\nThe Four Seasons takes centre stage this May as Patrick Rafter joins forces with Luminosa Orchestra for a night of brilliance\, passion and electrifying virtuosity.\nAt the heart of the evening lies Antonio Vivaldi’s epic – ‘Four Seasons’ — one of the most iconic works ever written for violin. Bursting with colour\, drama and breathtaking energy\, these concertos remain as thrilling today as they were 300 years ago. \nThe fireworks continue with Camille Saint-Saëns’ Introduction et Rondo Capriccioso — a dazzling showpiece of flair\, virtuosity and irresistible rhythmic fire. \nClosing the concert is Edward Elgar’s Serenade for Strings\, one of the most cherished works in the English repertoire — warm\, noble and deeply lyrical. \n​Patrick Rafter is recognised and celebrated as one of Ireland’s foremost classical musicians\, acclaimed for his mastery of the violin and extraordinary musicianship. A protege of the legendary violinist\, Maxim Vengerov\, Rafter has taken to the stage as a soloist\, director\, conductor\, and recitalist across the world. He has collaborated with the foremost masters in today’s musical landscape\, sharing the stage as a soloist with iconic performers such as the aforementioned Maxim Vengerov\, Schlomo Mintz\, Barry Douglas\, and John O’Conor.​ \n​ \nLuminosa’s performances are compelling\, powerful and heart-rending. Their musicians are highly skilled and equally seasoned classical\, romantic or early music practitioners and delight in playing a wide variety of music on modern instruments. Led by Paul Ezergailis\, concertmaster of the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra; the orchestra’s section leaders comprise the members of the renowned ConTempo quartet\, and also featuring many noteworthy string players on the Irish stage. \nWhen you come and see this new collaboration you will witness a passionate manifestation of live music making by world-class musicians We are proud to be based in Galway and equally proud to be visiting Kilkenny this year.
URL:https://stnicholas.ie/event/luminosa-string-orchestra-the-four-seasons/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Collegiate Church\, Lombard St\, Galway\, H91 PY20
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260512T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260512T140000
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SUMMARY:University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chamber Singers
DESCRIPTION:FREE Afternoon concert\nTalented singers from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chamber singers will be performing a variety of sacred\, spiritual and traditional songs for mixed voices.\nThe UTC Chattanooga Singers is a concert choir of male and female voices that performs a wide variety of music from a cappella works to major works with full orchestra. They have a long tradition of performing in the Chattanooga area\, throughout the United States\, and abroad.\nDr. Kevin Ford is the current director\, and the membership is open to students of all majors through audition.\nThe repertoire for the upcoming concert by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chamber Singers showcases a rich blend of sacred\, spiritual and traditional music\, reflecting both Irish and international influences. The programme includes works such as “Justorum animae” by C. V. Stanford\, and “Ava Maria” composed by Seamas de Barra. Colin Mawby’s “Alleluia\, Christus Resurrexit” and Fiontán Ó Cearbhaill’s “Suantraí ár Slánaitheora” add further depth\, while the 14th-century “Prophetarum Presignata” from the Dublin Troper highlights the choir’s appreciation for historical music. Contemporary pieces are also featured\, including Michael McGlynn’s “An Oiche (The Night)”\, Ethan McGrath’s “Prayer of St. Patrick”\, and Spencer Wiles’ “The Walking on the Water”. Eleanor Daley’s “Set Me As A Seal” appears twice\, demonstrating its popularity. The concert concludes with cherished hymns and spirituals\, such as “Be Thou My Vision”\, “In Bright Mansions Above”\, and “Oh you must have that true religion”.\nThis diverse selection promises an engaging experience\, blending classical choral works with Irish melodies and spiritual songs\, under the direction of Dr. Kevin Ford.
URL:https://stnicholas.ie/event/university-of-tennessee-at-chattanooga-chamber-singers/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Collegiate Church\, Lombard St\, Galway\, H91 PY20
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T120000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Concert- Cois Cuain String Trio
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a concert\, tea & coffee\, and delicious baked goods all for €10. \nIn aid of the Schola Cantorum
URL:https://stnicholas.ie/event/coffee-concert-grey-lake-quartet/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Collegiate Church\, Lombard St\, Galway\, H91 PY20
CATEGORIES:Coffee Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260518T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260518T210000
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SUMMARY:Concordia University- The University Acapella Choir
DESCRIPTION:Concordia University’s A Cappella Choir\, a select 72-voice internationally renowned vocal ensemble\, has been performing concerts and joining congregations in worship for over 88\nyears. One of the United States’ oldest touring Lutheran collegiate choirs\, the University A Cappella Choir has performed throughout the U.S.\, and internationally in Greece\, Italy\, France\,\nEgypt\, Israel\, Lebanon\, India\, Thailand\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, Japan\, the Philippines\, Germany\, Czech Republic\, Slovakia\, Latvia\, Austria\, Spain\, Mexico\, South Africa\, and Australia. This will\nbe the first time the choir has taken a concert tour to Ireland. \nThe choir is chosen by audition each fall and is comprised of majors from most academic disciplines\, representing many states and some foreign countries. Over 180 students audition\neach year for the choir.\nThe choir has been invited to perform for many conferences and festivals over the years\, including The Nebraska Music Education Association annual conference\, the American Choral Directors Association conferences\, and international competitions. They received the Gold Medal for performance at the 12 th Australian International Music Festival in Sydney and earned a spot in the winner’s circle at the 42 nd International Choral Competition in Spittal\, Austria.\nThe theme for this concert tour is “Choral Echoes of Then and Now” and will feature music from many historical eras up to the present\, including several brand new compositions written for the A Cappella Choir.
URL:https://stnicholas.ie/event/concordia-university-the-university-acapella-choir/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Collegiate Church\, Lombard St\, Galway\, H91 PY20
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260522T193000
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SUMMARY:A Measure of Time: Celebrating 30 years of Galway Early Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Galway Early Music Festival \n\nfeaturing Resurgam\, English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble (ECSE)\, Claire Duff (violin)\, Bogdan Sofei (violin) and Malcolm Proud (organ). \n\n\n\n\nThis programme traces musical developments in central Europe over another 30-year period – the Thirty Years’ War 1618-1648. Particular reference points are provided by composers including Heinrich Schütz\, Johann Schein\, Tobias Michael and Andreas Hammerschmidt\, who wrote specific works engaging with the notable events of these three decades\, from the Bohemian Revolt through to the Peace of Prague. \nFor more information and tickets: https://www.resurgam.ie/galway-early-music-festival
URL:https://stnicholas.ie/event/a-measure-of-time-celebrating-30-years-of-galway-early-music-festival/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Collegiate Church\, Lombard St\, Galway\, H91 PY20
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260523T110000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Concert- Vox Orbis
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Coffee Concert as part of the Galway Early Music Festival- featuring Vox Orbis \nTea and coffee\, delicious baked goodies\, and concert all for €10. \nIn aid of the Schola Cantorum
URL:https://stnicholas.ie/event/coffee-concert-vox-orbis-2/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Collegiate Church\, Lombard St\, Galway\, H91 PY20
CATEGORIES:Coffee Concert
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SUMMARY:Open workshop by English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble (ECSE) with St Patrick's Brass Band
DESCRIPTION:Part of Galway Early Music Festival: All welcome to attend this educational open workshop. \nFree Admission \n 
URL:https://stnicholas.ie/event/open-workshop-by-english-cornett-and-sackbut-ensemble-ecse-with-st-patricks-brass-band/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Collegiate Church\, Lombard St\, Galway\, H91 PY20
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260523T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260523T190000
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SUMMARY:Showcase Concert by English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble (ECSE) and St Patrick's Brass Band
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Galway Early Music Festival \nFollowing the education workshop that afternoon\, ECSE and St Patrick’s Brass Band will share the stage to present the fruits of their collaboration in concert. \nFor more information and tickets: https://www.resurgam.ie/galway-early-music-festival
URL:https://stnicholas.ie/event/showcase-concert-by-english-cornett-and-sackbut-ensemble-ecse-and-st-patricks-brass-band/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Collegiate Church\, Lombard St\, Galway\, H91 PY20
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260523T210000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260523T220000
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SUMMARY:Tenebrae I in Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Galway Early Music Festival \nResurgam tenors Christopher Bowen and Edward Woodhouse\, together with Malcolm Proud\, organ\, Norah O’Leary\, cello\, and Kristiina Watt\, theorbo\, present Couperin’s Leçons de ténèbres. \nFor information and tickets: https://www.resurgam.ie/galway-early-music-festival
URL:https://stnicholas.ie/event/tenebrae-i-in-candlelight/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Collegiate Church\, Lombard St\, Galway\, H91 PY20
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260524T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260524T190000
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SUMMARY:Reverie and Revelry
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Galway Early Music Festival \nThe festival offers a platform to Galway’s new baroque instrumental ensemble Vespera under the direction of baroque violinist Claire Duff and including all four ConTempo members. To celebrate GEMF’s 30th anniversary\, Vespera presents a programme of eighteenth-century music for string ensemble\, with organist James Taylor\, featuring: \nTelemann’s Ouverture\, Burlesque de Quixotte\, TWV 55:G10 \nPurcell’s Sonata in 4 parts\, no. 6 in G minor\, Z.807Vivaldi’s Violin Concerto for two violins in A minor\, op. 3/8Corelli’s Concerto Grosso no.4 in D major\, op. 6 \nFor more information and tickets: https://www.resurgam.ie/galway-early-music-festival
URL:https://stnicholas.ie/event/reverie-and-revelry/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Collegiate Church\, Lombard St\, Galway\, H91 PY20
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260524T210000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260524T220000
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SUMMARY:Tenebrae II in Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Galway Early Music Festival \nIn collaboration with Now and Then Media/H.I.P.S.T.E.R.\, harpsichordists Yonit Kosovske and Rachel Factor present Bach’s masterpiece The Art of Fugue in candlelight. \nFor information and tickets: https://www.resurgam.ie/galway-early-music-festival
URL:https://stnicholas.ie/event/tenebrae-ii-in-candlelight/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Collegiate Church\, Lombard St\, Galway\, H91 PY20
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260526T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260526T213000
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SUMMARY:Alan Stivell- Heart and Soul Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tickets available from the Roisin Dubh website:\nhttps://roisindubh.net/listings/alan-stivell-60-years-croi-agus-ainm-2026-05-26-193000-81046 \n“Heart & Soul” Tour \nAlan Stivell is embarking on a tour of churches and cathedrals in Brittany and across Europe to present a unique project: a concert that revisits his work in an intimate format. \nFrom 1966 to 2026\, sixty years of career that he celebrates here in Ireland with two very different facets. The most intimate\, the one he has already performed in numerous churches\, leads the artist and the audience to a spiritual elevation in rhythm with his heart\, even if the concert is secular.\nLong before becoming a professional\, he was already playing the Celtic harp from Brittany\, recently restored by his father\, notably in 1954 at Vannes/Gwened Cathedral in Brittany\, but also at UNESCO in Paris.\nShortly after\, as a teenager\, he was sketching his own “harps of the future\,” looking like the prototype he brings on this tour. Accompanied by a magnificent keyboardist\, Tangi Miossec\, Alan sings in Breton\, but also in Irish\, Welsh\, English\, and French. Because while Alan Stivell’s world revolves around a center—Brittany and\, more broadly\, Celtica—it’s a world without external boundaries.\nReconnecting with Irish audiences was a dream that has now come true.
URL:https://stnicholas.ie/event/alan-stivell/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Collegiate Church\, Lombard St\, Galway\, H91 PY20
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260604T200000
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SUMMARY:The Great Hearts Northern Oaks Honor Choir
DESCRIPTION:Great Hearts Northern Oaks Honor Choir from San Antonio\, Texas\, USA. \nThe choir is currently touring internationally and will present a varied programme of sacred\, folk\, and classical choral music\, including works such as Be Thou My Vision\, Shenandoah\, and Rachmaninoff’s Bogoroditse Devo at St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church on Thursday\, 4th of June at 6:30pm. The ensemble is made up of highly talented young singers and is directed by Music Director Kevin Austin. \nThis promises to be a special musical occasion in one of Galway’s most historic sacred spaces. \nThe concert is free to attend and open to all\, and we warmly welcome anyone with an interest in choral music to join us.
URL:https://stnicholas.ie/event/the-great-hearts-northern-oaks-honor-choir/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Collegiate Church\, Lombard St\, Galway\, H91 PY20
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T120000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Concert- Athenry Music School
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our final Coffee Concert in our summer series- featuring the Athenry Music School \nCoffee & tea\, baked goodies\, and concert all for €10. \nIn aid of the Schola Cantorum
URL:https://stnicholas.ie/event/coffee-concert-athenry-music-school/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Collegiate Church\, Lombard St\, Galway\, H91 PY20
CATEGORIES:Coffee Concert
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