Cork Choral festival: Norah Walsh pays tribute to Seán Ó Riada as event moves online
Norah Walsh.
May Bank Holiday weekend looming usually heralds the annual migration of thousands of singers from all over the world into Cork for the city’s International Choral Festival. Sadly, almost all the city’s churches and halls will again remain silent and no flocks of cheerful choristers in matching ensembles will converge on the city’s venues.
Song will not be totally muted on Leeside, however. The festival team has rallied under director Peter Stobart and this year there will be a varied programme of performances on virtual display. Thirty choirs perform via online platforms from their home bases and key events will be streamed live online from Cork.
