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Cór na nÓg
Choir
Cór na nÓg in 2009
OriginDublin, Ireland
Founded1985[1]
GenreChoral
Associated groupsNational Symphony Chorus, Cór Linn
Websitench.ie

Cór na nÓg ('children's choir' in English) is an Irish children's choir. Originally coordinated by RTÉ, the choir has been overseen by the National Concert Hall (NCH) since early 2022.[2][3]

History

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The choir was founded in 1985 by RTÉ choral director Colin Mawby.[2][4] As of 2018, the group had 62 members,[2] with choristers ranging from the ages of 10 to 14.[2] The choir have received positive reviews from several publications.[5][6] The choir was transferred from RTÉ to the NCH in January 2022.[2]

Performances

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The group has performed at venues such as the National Concert Hall, the National Gallery of Ireland, Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, and the 3Arena.[1] Performances are sometimes made with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.[1] The choir has also appeared on RTÉ Television and RTÉ Radio,[1] including on religious programmes on RTÉ One.

The choir have also performed at the Dublin International Organ Festival, various Opera Ireland productions, Opera Theatre Company's Cinderella and the Russian State Ballet's Nutcracker.[citation needed] During 2007, the group had 9 public performances, including one in Dublin Castle for an EBU Radio Assembly [7] and Gustav Mahler's Symphony of a Thousand at the National Basketball Arena. The choir also has a large Christmas schedule,[citation needed] and the choir hosts a concert in St. Ann's Church in Dawson Street annually.[citation needed]

On 5 January 2024, Cór na nÓg, Cór Linn and the National Symphony Chorus performed Faure's Requiem along with the National Symphony Orchestra.[8]

Recordings

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Recordings have included Gerard Victory's Ultima Rerum, the CD/Video Faith of Our Fathers, Scenes of an Irish Christmas and a CD of Christmas produced for RTÉ Lyric FM and the RTÉ Guide in 2005.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d St Matthew Passion (Bach) Program (PDF) (Report). RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra. April 2019. p. 10. RTÉ Cór na nÓg is one of Irelands leading children's choirs [..] Since its formation in 1985, the choir has sung in hundreds of events, [..and..] venues such as the National Concert Hall, Christ Church Cathedral and the 3 Arena
  2. ^ a b c d e "National Concert Hall 'Proud and Excited' to Welcome Transfer of National Symphony Orchestra and Choirs from RTE in Government Agreement Announced by Minister Martin". nch.ie (Press release). 19 January 2022. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Minister Martin announces the government's agreement to the transfer of the National Symphony Orchestra and Choirs from RTÉ to the National Concert Hall". gov.ie (Press release). 19 January 2022.
  4. ^ "Plenty to celebrate on the RTÉ Philharmonic Choir's 30th birthday". Irish Times. 14 January 2015. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  5. ^ Dick O'Riordan (12 April 2009). "Sunday Business Post: RTÉ Cór na nÓg Review April 2009". Sunday Business Post. Retrieved 30 April 2009.[permanent dead link‍]
  6. ^ "The Irish Times: Review on RTÉ Cór na nÓg". The Irish Times. 12 December 2007. Retrieved 30 April 2009.
  7. ^ "RTÉ Annual Report 2007" (PDF). RTÉ. 2007. Retrieved 19 April 2009.
  8. ^ "NCH Faures Requiem 2024". operabase.com. 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
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