Abstract
Limerick Early Music Festival 2026
"Concealed and Revealed" delights in images of revelation and spiritual epiphany, of texts and sounds whose meanings are elucidated and uncovered, and of a multitude of ideas and images on the theme of concealment: the night, the moon, and sensual metaphors such as budding flowers and other feminine imagery, both sacred and secular. Featuring music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Henry Purcell, and Maddalena Casulana, this annual choral concert brings together two local choirs, Ancór (Cecilia Madden, director) and Choir of Saint Mary’s Cathedral (Peter Barley, director). The McCullagh-Ó Briain Emerging Artist Award marks its second year, recognising an outstanding instrumentalist playing with historically informed style and named in memory of Bertha McCullagh-Ó Bríain—educator and longtime supporter of arts, literature, and culture. The winner of the award will once again be showcased as a soloist during tonight’s concert and will be performing solo harpsichord works by William Byrd, Girolamo Frescobaldi, Johann Jakob Froberger, and Bernardo Storace. Cantatas, madrigals, a masque, chamber music, and virtuosic instrumentals delight the ear and move the heart in this programme of sacred and secular music in the beautiful medieval venue of Saint Mary's Cathedral.
The Limerick Early Music Festival acknowledges support from the Arts Council of Ireland, Limerick Arts Office, Limerick City and County Council, and RTÉ Supporting the Arts.
"Concealed and Revealed" delights in images of revelation and spiritual epiphany, of texts and sounds whose meanings are elucidated and uncovered, and of a multitude of ideas and images on the theme of concealment: the night, the moon, and sensual metaphors such as budding flowers and other feminine imagery, both sacred and secular. Featuring music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Henry Purcell, and Maddalena Casulana, this annual choral concert brings together two local choirs, Ancór (Cecilia Madden, director) and Choir of Saint Mary’s Cathedral (Peter Barley, director). The McCullagh-Ó Briain Emerging Artist Award marks its second year, recognising an outstanding instrumentalist playing with historically informed style and named in memory of Bertha McCullagh-Ó Bríain—educator and longtime supporter of arts, literature, and culture. The winner of the award will once again be showcased as a soloist during tonight’s concert and will be performing solo harpsichord works by William Byrd, Girolamo Frescobaldi, Johann Jakob Froberger, and Bernardo Storace. Cantatas, madrigals, a masque, chamber music, and virtuosic instrumentals delight the ear and move the heart in this programme of sacred and secular music in the beautiful medieval venue of Saint Mary's Cathedral.
The Limerick Early Music Festival acknowledges support from the Arts Council of Ireland, Limerick Arts Office, Limerick City and County Council, and RTÉ Supporting the Arts.
| Original language | English (Ireland) |
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| Publication status | Published - 20 Mar 2026 |
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