Kildare soprano announces Christmas concerts
Celine Byrne performing in Cork, Dublin, Kilkenny and Kerry
Kildare soprano Céline Byrne is set to bring festive music to audiences across Ireland this December, with a series of Christmas concerts scheduled for Cork, Dublin, Kilkenny and Kerry.
The acclaimed singer’s A Christmas Celebration programme will feature a mix of festive favourites, traditional carols and operatic classics, offering audiences an opportunity to enjoy an evening of seasonal music in the run-up to Christmas.
The tour begins at the Maritime Hotel in Bantry, Co. Cork, on Friday, December 11, with the concert scheduled to start at 8.30pm.
Byrne will then perform at Dublin’s Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on Monday, December 14, at 7.30pm, accompanied by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.
The Dublin concert is set to feature a selection of well-known pieces, including O Holy Night, Nella Fantasia, Edelweiss, Sleigh Ride and Silent Night.
The programme brings together classical repertoire and much-loved seasonal songs, reflecting Byrne’s operatic background and her appeal to audiences who enjoy both traditional Christmas music and orchestral performances.
The tour continues at the Watergate Theatre on Parliament Street in Kilkenny on Thursday, December 17, with an 8pm performance.
The final concert listed for the series will take place at the Gleneagle Arena in Killarney, Co. Kerry, on Sunday, December 20, at 7.30pm.
The December performances will give audiences in different parts of the country the chance to experience Byrne’s festive programme in a variety of concert settings.
Details of the concerts and ticket availability can be found through Byrne’s official website and the relevant venue and ticketing websites.
Tickets for the Dublin performance are available to check through Ticketmaster, while further information about the wider Irish tour is published on the soprano’s official events listings.
With performances spanning four venues in the weeks before Christmas, the concerts are expected to appeal to music lovers looking for a seasonal night out featuring a combination of classical singing, orchestral accompaniment and familiar festive favourites.