By Dan Walsh
A Musical Evening with Anthony Kearns and Friends is listed as ‘a night of unforgettable performances’ taking place in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Church Street, Enniscorthy, on Friday night. It starts at 8pm.
Anthony Kearns’ talented friends on the night include Mezzo-Soprano – Lorna Mahon; Violinist – Lynda O’Connor; Pianist – David Wray; Uillean Piper – Mark Redmond and Enniscorthy based choir The Silvertones.
Anthony Kearns from Kiltealy is best known locally as a member of ‘Irish Tenors’ who became a world-wide sensation as one of Ireland’s most famous touring musicians, His international solo career includes high-profile celebrity engagements, television appearances, concert tours, and collaborations with the finest orchestras, particularly in the United States.
He has performed for four U.S. presidents and for Pope Francis at a pre-Mass Concert in Philadelphia. He has recorded thirteen albums with the Irish tenors which have sold in the millions earning him gold platinum and double platinum awards.
Lorna Mahon, a mezzo soprano, received her vocal training from Mary Brennan in the DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama. She is currently teaching Music in the Presentation Secondary School Wexford and leads the Presentation School Choir which is well known for singing at various concerts in Wexford.
We look forward to welcoming Pianist, David Wray. On the violin, we welcome Lynda O’Connor.
Mark Redmond from Gorey has gained a reputation as a performer on the uilleann pipes in a ‘traditional’ sense but also engages with a wide range of diverse genres. He performs and records regularly with the National Symphony and RTÉ Concert Orchestras. Within this context, he has featured in live broadcasts for many historic occasions, including The Papal Mass, Phoenix Park, 2018.
Tickets are available on the website Eventbrite. They cost €25.
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