5,000 singers to exercise vocal chords at festival in Cork

More than 5,000 singers will participate in the Cork International Choral Festival’s programme on the May public holiday weekend.

Details of the line-up were announced last night and include appearances by top Irish and international choirs.

It will kick of with an opening gala concert on April 29 with the renowned vocal ensemble Madrigal 75 presenting Music of The Baroque, accompanied by the Cork Baroque Orchestra. The performance will include works by Handel, Telemann, Purcell, and Monteverdi along with Vivaldi’s Gloria.