Northern Ireland’s ‘newest professional music ensemble’ will be gracing St Patrick’s Cathedral COI, Armagh with a magical vocal performance as part of a special programme for ‘Remembrance’.
As part of a “60 minutes @ 6” series, Belfast’s Ulster Consort’s outstanding vocal ensemble will allow those attending to experience an incredible 60 minute performance with the evening free to enjoy afterwards on Saturday, November 9.
Having made its debut with a critically acclaimed rendition of Handel’s Messiah in 2019, the Ulster Consort’s energies are focused on concert performances of the finest works of the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical periods – working with period instruments and in an historically informed manner – through to the glorious smaller-scaled works of the Romantic era and the 20th century.
The concert theme of ‘Remembrance’ connects three core days of remembrance including the 100-year anniversary of the death of foremost French composer, Gabriel Faure; All Soul’s Day (November 2) and Remembrance Sunday (November 10).
Founder and Music Director of Ulster Consort, Matthew Owens said: “It just seems an appropriate time to do this kind of programme. We did one last year that focused on another French composer Maurice Duruflé and it went down really well.
“We are very excited to be performing in Armagh for the first time. We are keen to get to lots of different places and Armagh was high on the list.
“And actually we would like to sing in both cathedrals. I am very fond of them both.
“St Patrick’s Church of Ireland seemed appropriate partly because one of our singers Adam Reaney was a bass there.”
The concert in Armagh is one of several concerts throughout Northern Ireland and contains some of Faure’s best-known works, including the Requiem.
Added Matthew: “Both of the Requiems by these two composers are two of the most popular and well loved of all classical settings.
“The Faure is very, very beautiful music and quite a lot of people will know it having sung it. It’s quite a popular work to do in choral societies and choirs.”
The event has received valued sponsorship from Dentistry @ Markethill who will also be in attendance on the evening.
Practice Principal and Owner, Dr Paul Reaney said of Ulster Consort: “They are truly amazing, and their talent is of the highest standard anywhere.
“We are keen to provide a well-attended and warm welcome to Armagh.”
The event is due to commence at 6pm on Saturday, November 9, with the performance drawing to a close at 7pm.
General admission tickets are priced at £15 and can be purchased via Eventbrite here or at the door on the evening. Children under the age of 18 attend free.
Ulster Consort’s season brochure can be viewed here.
