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Alcione, also known as “The Queen of Samba,” is one of Brazil’s most beloved and influential singers.

With a career spanning over five decades, she has left an indelible mark on Brazilian music, particularly in the genres of samba and MPB (Música Popular Brasileira).

Born in São Luís, Maranhão, Alcione began her musical journey at a young age, inspired by her father, a conductor of a military band. She moved to Rio de Janeiro in the early 1970s, where her unique voice and powerful stage presence quickly captured the hearts of audiences.

Alcione’s discography boasts numerous gold and platinum records, and her music is celebrated for its soulful interpretations and rhythmic complexity. She has released over 30 albums, with hits like “Não Deixe o Samba Morrer,” “Você Me Vira a Cabeça (Me Tira do Sério),” and “Meu Ébano” becoming timeless classics.

Her contributions to music have earned her multiple awards, including the prestigious Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Beyond her musical achievements, Alcione is also known for her advocacy for social causes, including the fight against racism and the promotion of Afro-Brazilian culture.

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Alcione in Cork this September, and experience the magic of Brazil’s Queen of Samba live in concert. Don’t miss this chance to see a legend perform her greatest hits and more!

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lighting, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Under 16’s must be accompanied by and seated next to a parent/guardian aged 18+

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Colour flows from the woods, and the still air
Is musical with the cadence of the leaves
Singing as they fall.

Brenda Murray Draper, Autumn

As the days grow shorter Cork Opera House brings the comfort of music from the world’s most beloved operas and art song to guide us through the cusp of Autumn with the Cara O’Sullivan Associate Artists’ visit to West Cork and North Cork venues this September.

Cork mezzo-soprano Niamh O’Sullivan, Wexford soprano Kelli-Ann Masterson, Kildare bass-baritone Rory Dunne and Clare tenor Dean Power are joined by pianist Ciara Moroney at Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre for a FREE evening recital on Tuesday 3rd September.

Delight in an early Autumn evening with music from the world’s most beloved operas. Tickets for this event are FREE, however booking is essential.

The Cara O’Sullivan Associate Artists’ visit to West Cork also includes a FREE afternoon recital at Bantry Library on Wednesday 4th September, at 2PM. This is a free public recital and booking is not necessary.

Residents of Skibbereen Residential Care Centre and Retirement Village and school children in North Cork will also experience the world of opera as the Cara O’Sullivan Associate Artists are set to perform a series of private community recitals.

Please note: these recitals are closed to the public and will be performed for residents, staff, and students only.

Executive Producer Eibhlín Gleeson
Musical Director Ciara Moroney (piano)

Soloists
Kelli-Ann Masterson (Soprano)
Niamh O’Sullivan (Mezzo-soprano)
Rory Dunne (Bass-baritone)
Dean Power (Tenor)

Production Team
Producer Aisling Fitzgerald
Assistant Producer Jennifer Hayes
Music Librarian Áine Delaney
Répétiteur Ciara Moroney

Acknowledgements and Thanks
Arts Council of Ireland

Daniel O’Donnell’s remarkable career forges ahead unabated, not only as a singer, but also as a TV presenter, just another facet to his ever-expanding list of entertainment achievements.

The Donegal based singer, who is one of the most prolific and successful recording artists in the UK charts, is the only artist in the world to score a hit in the UK album charts every year since 1988, an unprecedented and unbroken 36-year span, and in doing so, he has outshone everyone from Michael Jackson and Madonna, to U2 and the Rolling Stones.

With Daniel’s latest album release – Daniel has now amassed 49 Top 75 albums, including 43 Top 40 albums, 30 Top 30 &amp; 20 Top 10 albums.  Daniel has also achieved eight number one hits in the UK music video/DVD charts over the length of his career, makes regular appearances in the Billboard World Music Chart, received an honorary MBE from Queen Elizabeth, appeared on Top of the Pops, had his life celebrated on This Is Your Life, been given the Freedom of Donegal, has been inducted into Ireland’s Music Hall of Fame, and received multiple Entertainer of the Year/Person of the Year Awards in Ireland and the UK – to mention but a few of the many accolades, and regularly sells out his concert appearances the world over.

His concert tours continue to sell out all over the world, so come see for yourself, Daniel’s unique, life affirming shows of music, song and laughter.