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‘CLASSIC Delights Killarney’, a very special gala concert in aid of Kerry Parents & Friends Association, will take place on Sunday, July 16 at 7.30pm at Saint Mary’s Cathedral Killarney.
The concert will star Nils Wanderer and Sharon Lyons, accompanied by Kerry Scotia Ensemble, in an evening of music spanning all genres of music from Baroque to Celtic and everything in between. All profits from ticket sales and all proceeds from the raffle will go to Kerry Parents & Friends Association (KPFA).
Nils Wanderer is a world famous countertenor who recently won 2nd place in Placido Domingo’s Operalia competition and performs in concerts halls and operas around Europe.
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He is a specialist in Baroque music and will perform some timeless classics with the orchestra like Ombra Mai Fu, Lascia Chio Pianga and Dido’s Lament. Sharon, who is the director of music in the Cathedral, is an internationally acclaimed soprano who has performed to audiences all over the world, including for presidents and the pope.
She will join Nils and the orchestra singing beautiful arrangements of Irish and classical songs like Caledonia, Danny Boy, Pie Jesu and may more.
Kerry Scotia Ensemble is Kerry’s only professional string ensemble and was formed with the aid of an Arts Act Grant from Kerry County Council in 2016.
They have been organising and performing in concerts all over Kerry spanning all genres of music since their establishment. Since December last year the ensemble has raised almost €10,000 for local charities like Down Syndrome Kerry and Kerry Hospice Foundation.
Tickets for Classic Delights Killarney are €15 and are available on the door or from Eventbrite. Please come and show your support.
KPFA was established in 1973 and recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. KPFA provides community based services supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and their families throughout Kerry.
It’s mission is to deliver life enhancing services and supports, responding the needs, wishes and choices of people with intellectual disabilities, connected to support networks in their community.
The vital supports that KPFA provides to people with intellectual disabilities ensure that they and their families can live their best lives.
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