The 56th annual Cork International Choral Festival is taking place next year from April 28th to May 2nd.

The programme of gala concerts has just been announced and includes:

• Gala Opening Concert – Fleischmann Choir, Cork School of Music Symphony Orchestra and the Dachau Liedertafel Choir present Gala Fleischmann Concert
• National Chamber Choir of Ireland
• Anúna
• Fleischmann International Trophy Competition
• Closing Gala Concert

12 choirs have been selected from around the world to participate in the prestigious Fleischmann International Trophy Competition. Finland, Germany, Japan, Singapore, The Czech Republic, Norway, Slovenia, Philippines and Ireland will all be represented.

If you and your choir want to take part in National Competitions, you’ve got until January 31st to submit your application – all the info is here.

Looking forward to it already!