Featuring Finghin Collins and Dearbhla Collins (piano), Imelda Drumm (mezzo soprano star of the Welsh National Opera) and Mairéad Buicke (soprano with the English National Opera)
The evening will be hosted by RTE broadcaster Bryan Dobson.
Start your festive season in classical style! On Thursday 6th December All Hallows College will be transformed into a classical Christmas haven featuring some of the biggest stars in Irish classical music.
The audience will treated to an evening of festive and uplifting music, starring pianists Finghin Collins and Dearbhla Collins, mezzo soprano Imelda Drumm (Welsh National Opera) and soprano Mairéad Buicke (English National Opera).
These talented artists have created a programme of festive delights that are guaranteed to bring a little Christmas sparkle to the evening. They will be joined by The Dolce Choir and the Drumcondra National School Senior Choir (4th, 5th and 6th Class students) who will perform some traditional Christmas favourites.
RTE broadcaster, Bryan Dobson will M.C. the event.
The festivites will begin at 7pm with a wine reception. The concert will begin at 8pm.
Tickets for this unique event are €30 each or a special deal of €50 for two is available.
Tickets may be purchased online at http://drumcondrans.scoilnet.ie/concert.html, or from the school by emailingdrumcondrans@gmail.com or calling 01 8374886. Book early to ensure your seat! Group discounts available through the school.
All of the artists and staff involved in this event are donating their services and the proceeds from the ticket sales will be donated to the Drumcondra National School Building Fund. The number of children attending the school has grown in the last few years. The Board of Management have applied to the Department of Education and Skills for funding to build two additional classrooms, but there will be a shortfall in the funds. All proceeds from A Classical Christmas ticket sales will donated to the fund to help defray the building costs.
