a unique choir with a unique sound...

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Origin

This mixed-voice choir, Viva Voce, was established in September 2003 under its Musical Director, Bernadette Kiely.
It is an adult mixed-voice choir of approximately 55 members.

Travel

Viva Voce like to travel to festivals throughout Europe. We have visited Vienna, Nice, Riva del Garda, Rome, Amsterdam, Derry, and other venues around Ireland. We performed in the National Concert Hall, Dublin, in 2019.

Viva Voce Performing

Travel

Viva Voce like to travel to festivals throughout Europe. We have visited Vienna, Nice, Riva del Garda, Rome, Amsterdam, Derry, and other venues around Ireland. We performed in the National Concert Hall, Dublin, in 2019.

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EVENTS

Viva Voce are strong supporters of local charities. We perform carols at Christmas and sing at other fundraising events throughout Cork. The choir enjoys performing in local nursing homes and churches.

  • •2010: Viva Voce were invited to take part in the RTÉ An Cór competition.

  • •2017: The choir presented a joint performance of the Fauré Requiem in Cork, with choirs from Galway and Rome.

  • •2018: They performed at the Opening Gala Concert at the Cork International Choral Festival.

  • •2024: The choir shared the stage of City Hall, Cork, for Carols by Candlelight with soprano Claudia Boyle and the City of Cork Symphony Orchestra.

Awards

  • •Winners in the National Competition for Mixed Voice Choirs at the Cork International Choral Festival in 2014, 2016, and 2022.

  • •Twice winners of the trophy for Irish Contemporary Music at the Cork International Choral Festival in 2008 and 2009.

  • •Winners of the Sacred and Mixed Voice competitions at Feis Maitiú, Cork, and the Limerick Sacred Music Festival.

Our repertoire includes modern, African, sacred, jazz, and everything in between!

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Rehearsals

Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 7–9 pm