Chamber Choir Ireland presents In Paradisum at Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral

THIS CONCERT IS TAKING PLACE AT SAINT FIN BARRE’S CATHEDRAL

One of Arvo Pärt’s most celebrated interpreters, Hillier opens with the subtle unfolding of O Holy Father Nicholas—composed for the re-opening of St Nicholas’ church at Ground Zero. Destroyed in the September 11th terrorist attacks, the church has now been reborn as a shrine for pilgrims of all religions from all over the world.

With just four movements, Rhona Clarke’s Requiem omits judgement and embraces perpetual light, eternal rest, and redemption. Finally, Caroline Shaw’s mesmerising How to fold the wind, inspired by origami, uses speech, inhaled notes, wordless melodies and innovative vocal effects to fold individual voices together into a complex whole.

Programme:
O Holy Father Nicholas — Arvo Pärt (Estonia, b. 1935)
Requiem — Rhona Clarke (Ireland, b. 1958)
How to Fold the Wind — Caroline Shaw (USA, b. 1982)

THIS CONCERT IS TAKING PLACE AT SAINT FIN BARRE’S CATHEDRAL