Taking place from 1- 5 May, it’s one of the most ambitious programmes to date for the Co.Offaly classical music festival.
The RTÉ Concert Orchestra will open this year’s festival, conducted by Niall Kinsella with internationally-acclaimed Irish soprano Ava Dodd and presenter Liz Nolan of RTÉ lyric fm.
Acclaimed singer Liza Pulman will explore the Great American Songbook with award-winning jazz pianist Gareth Williams. 4 in a Bar, the award-winning vocal quartet, will trace the theme of love through centuries and The Trench Award Gala Concert, the centrepiece of the festival, will showcase emerging singers and instrumentalists from the Midlands.
There will also be pop-up performances and masterclasses in Birr Theatre & Arts Centre