Mozart’s Coronation Mass K 317
Posted on 25. Jul, 2007 in Music
This fortnight’s music: The Lassus Scholars & the Orlando Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Ite O’Donovan, with the Benedictus from Mozart’s Coronation Mass K317.
Oxjam Ireland
Posted on 25. Jul, 2007 in Charity, Festivals, Music, Poverty
Oxjam is Ireland’s First music festival organised by Oxfam taking place this October in Ireland. Anyone can get involved and the money goes to a good cause. Miriam Gormally met Rebecca Emery, Oxfam’s Campaigns Co-ordinator and Ger Murphy, a musician and volunteer. She first asked Rebecca to explain what exactly is going to happen in […]
Music: Adoramus Te Domine
Posted on 11. Jul, 2007 in Music
This piece is from a recently recorded CD by the Choir of Gonzaga College in Dublin.
Music: Evermore I’ll Sing Your Praise
Posted on 27. Jun, 2007 in Music
This track is taken from Liam Lawton’s new CD, Ancient Ways: Future Days: A Celtic Season of Songs.
Music: Oh Happy Day!
Posted on 12. Jun, 2007 in Music
It’s Summertime and lets hope the sun shines as we listen to the Gardiner St. Gospel Choir and ‘Oh Happy Day’!
Music: A’Ghrian
Posted on 30. May, 2007 in Music, Pilgrimage
In keeping with our pilgrimage theme, let’s listen to Rita Connolly singing traditional verses in Scots Gaelic from the Isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides – A’Ghrian.
Music: Happy in the Presence of the Lord
Posted on 16. May, 2007 in First Communion, Music
Right now, all over the country, 2nd. class children are receiving their First Holy Communion, a very special day for them and their families. On this day many congregations will hear them sing out ‘Happy in the Presence of the Lord’ one of the very popular hymns learned in their Alive-O preparation programme.
Music: Hail Queen of Heaven
Posted on 02. May, 2007 in Church Teachings, Music
This week, especially for the month of May, our music piece is Hail Queen of Heaven. It is taken form a CD entitled In Praise of Mary: Marian Hymns and Chant by the Cistercian Nuns of St. Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn. All the hymns and chants in this collection of recordings are taken from their daily […]
CD in Praise of Mary
Posted on 02. May, 2007 in Church Teachings, Community, Music, Retreats
The Nuns in St. Mary’s Abbey in Glencairn, Co. Waterford are Ireland’s only Cistercian nuns -an enclosed order. This year they are celebrating 75 years in Glencairn where they constantly receive visitors, some for retreat, some day trippers, to experience time-out, peace, and rediscover their spirituality. To mark their 75 years the nuns are planning […]
Music : Precious Memories
Posted on 18. Apr, 2007 in Music
Ever since he first captured the nation’s hearts in 2004, as the valiant runner-up in the hit RTE show ‘You’re a Star’, popular singer James Kilbane has gone from strength to strength with a career that has now reached international level. His latest CD ‘Life’s Miracle’ has 14 wonderful tracks and Precious Moments is just […]