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Soprano Sharon Lyons, performing with members of Kerry Scotia Ensemble, Stephen O’Halloran, Dovile Baltoniene and Lucy White in a past performance. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
CHRISTMAS is coming early to Killarney next Sunday. ‘Carols from the Cathedral’ is back again in St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday, December 3 at 7.30pm.
Organised by Kerry Scotia Ensemble orchestra, soprano Sharon Lyons and her Kerry Concert Choir, this charity gala concert will feature spectacular performances of your favourite Christmas classics to get you into the spirit of the holidays.
The orchestra have commissioned composer Richard Rudkins to create unique arrangements of carols and Christmas songs that you won’t hear anywhere else ranging from traditional classics like Silent Night, First Noel and Adeste Fideles to modern pop favourites with a classical twist such as All I Want for Christmas is You.
There will also be a raffle with prizes to be won including a hamper worth over €150, weekend getaways, art and more.
All profits from ticket sales after costs and all proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the partner charity for this year’s concert, MS Ireland Kerry South Branch.
Sharon Lyons is an internationally acclaimed soprano who has performed for presidents and the pope on stages all over the world.
She has various albums, her latest being ‘This Holy Night’ (available on spotify). Kerry Scotia Ensemble is Kerry’s only professional string orchestra.
Established in 2016, it has been awarded various grants and funding from Kerry County Council, the Arts Council and the Department of Culture & Arts for its performances all around the County.
Tickets are €20 available on Eventbrite or on the night with discounts available for group purchases.
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