Choral groups to hit high notes as festival celebrates diamond jubilee

Cork is set to become the choral capital of Europe next month as one of the city’s longest- running festivals celebrates its diamond jubilee.

Details of the 60th annual Cork International Choral Festivals were announced in City Hall last night to the strains of the Déjà-Vu Quartet — who were themselves formed 60 years ago.

Organisers said they expect 5,000 participants in a range of choral events across the week-long event in April — up some 500 on last year.