In Pictures: Claudia Boyle at Cork City Hall for Carols by Candlelight

The soprano joined local musicians and singers on Thursday night for a concert in aid of Simon 

Soprano Claudia Boyle with the Cork Symphony Orchestra at the Carols by Candlelight concert at Cork City Hall. Picture: David Creedon

Claudia Boyle topped the bill at Cork City Hall on Thursday night, as she joined the City of Cork Symphony Orchestra for a concert in aid of Cork Simon Community. Conductor was Brian Murphy for a hugely enjoyable evening that also featured the vocal talents of Viva Voce Choir Cork and Cór Geal Choir.

Conductor Brian Murphy with the Cork Symphony Orchestra at the Carols by Candlelight concert featuring soprano Claudia Boyle at Cork City Hall on Thursday. Pictures: David Creedon

The Cork Symphony Orchestra with the Cor Geal and Vive Voce Choirs  at City Hall. 

Angela Murphy, Clarette O'Gorman and Máire Ní Thuama at the Carols by Candlelight concert.

Sheila Williams, Carol Kiely and Margaret Williams at the concert. 

Marian Uí Drisceoil and Deirdre Curran from Douglas.

Conductor Brian Murphy.

Patsy Walsh with Catherine and Veronica O'Leary.

Eddie and Ann Hanley from Lismore.

Eileen Sherrard, Pierre Guyomad and Theresa King. 

Seán Monaghan and Vince Moynihan.

Marie Grant, Mercy Shanahan, Pat Desmond and Grace Leanord.

Elizabeth and Viktor Gecso with Monika Juriga.

Niamh and Mary McAuliff from Rochestown.

Louise Gould and Geraldine Hall.