The second presentation of "Some Distant Shore" in partnership with Titanic Belfast. Please see 15th June entry for details.

We were delighted to partner with the world-leading Titanic Belfast to present two striking performances in three very impressive spaces within their iconic building. Conducted by our Musical Director Matthew Quinn, these took place on Saturday 15th June and Sunday 16th June.

This eclectic and exciting mix of choral music from across the last few centuries focused on themes of emigration, exploration, and journey. The programme transported the audience on a physical and spiritual journey - drawing on music and poetry from Celtic, Scandinavian, and American folk traditions, as well as from the traditional choral repertoire.

The opening section, in the building's stunning atrium, focused on the physical journey - what we aspire to and what we leave behind. It included music traditionally associated with emigration such as Lovland’s beautiful ‘Sleepsong’, as well as pieces focussing on the departure from a loved one such as 'The Parting Glass'.

The middle section took place in the atmospheric and recently-opened Ship of Dreams and was devoted to music associated with water and crossing, with some special musical links to RMS Titanic.

The final section, presented in The Titanic Suite (featuring a replica of the Titanic Main Staircase and not normally open to the public) featured ‘Songs of Farewell’ by C.H.H Parry. This was a musical exploration of a spiritual journey, setting texts by metaphysical poets such as Henry Vaughan and John Donne.

Full programme details are available here.

We were delighted to present to a central London audience a celebratory concert of choral music on the eve of St Patrick’s Day. We are very grateful to energia group / Power NI for their financial support of this event.

We performed in the famous church of St Paul in Covent Garden, designed by Inigo Jones and opened in 1633. St Paul’s is widely known as the Actors’ Church. The connection with the theatre began as early as 1662 with the establishment of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, and was further assured in 1723 with the opening of the Covent Garden Theatre - now The Royal Opera House. Those two theatres became the starting place for ‘the west end’ theatre, and both were, and are, in St Paul's Parish.

The concert programme focused on Irish composers, both living and dead, and also includes arrangements of the Irish folksongs “She moved through the fair” and “The lark in the clear air”.

We were particularly delighted to present three London premieres:

• ‘Quicksilver’ by Anita Mawhinney (funded by the National Lottery through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland)

• ‘The Blue Bird’ by Anselm McDonnell

• ‘Hail Gladdening Light’ by Seán Doherty

Full programme details are available here.

Cappella Caeciliana was conducted by its Musical Director Matthew Quinn who works regularly with Chamber Choir Ireland, Ulster Orchestra and Northern Ireland Opera, and is MD of the London Youth Choirs Chamber Choir.

We were delighted to return to The Portico of Ards. We performed a wide range of seasonal music, mixing old favourites with some beautiful modern compositions. With the audience invited to join in the singing of four of the best known carols, this was a great night for getting into the festive spirit.

Full programme details are available here.

We returned to one of our favourite venues - St Patrick's Church in central Belfast - to present a candlelit concert, conducted by our Musical Director Matthew Quinn. In front of a large audience, we presented a programme of beautiful reflective music for a dark evening. The full programme is available here.

We were pleased to hold a Thanksgiving Concert for the Restoration of St. Patrick’s Church, Newtownards, which also celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Church of Our Lady of the Visitation, Comber.

Under the direction of Matthew Quinn, we presented a concert of choral music, together with soloist Fr Martin O'Hagan. Full programme details are available here.

We sang at Vigil Mass for Mission Sunday, as Thanksgiving for the Restoration of St Patrick's Church, Newtownards, and the 150th anniversary of the Church of Our Lady of the Visitation, Newtownards. The Mass was concelebrated by our founder members Frs Martin and Eugene O'Hagan.