World choral festival to arrive in May

CHOIRS from across the world will be on song in Cork next month for the city’s 53rd International Choral Festival.

“For five days in May, the city will resound to the best of choral music, as this year’s event presents a truly exciting programme,” festival director John Fitzpatrick said last night.

“From Renaissance to rock, classical to contemporary, ethnic to eccentric, and sacred to swing, our wide-ranging programme caters for all tastes, and features many really special groups.”