The Kilkenny Choir has appointed a new Music Director, Kilkenny native, Patrick Rafter.
Patrick is regarded as one of Ireland’s most outstanding musicians, international award-winning violinist and conductor and has toured Europe, the Middle East, South America and Asia as a soloist, director, conductor, and recitalist.
During his career, Patrick has studied with, and performed alongside some of the most outstanding performers in the world today, including Maxim Vengerov, Schlomo Mintz, Barry Douglas and John O’Connor. He has conducted many orchestras throughout Europe.
Patrick has also conducted some of Ireland’s leading choirs including Chamber Choir Ireland and the UCD Philharmonic choir. He was awarded the conducting fellow at UCD Symphony Orchestra and Philharmonic Choir.
The Kilkenny Choir returned on Wednesday 11th September. Rehearsals are held every Wednesday in the Presentation Primary School, Parnell Street, 19 30 – 21 30. The Choir members are very much looking forward to the new season under the baton of their new Director, Patrick. New members are always welcome. Just come along to our ‘Open Evening’ on Wednesday 25th September. You do not have to sing, but can listen or join in as you wish. You will get a feel for what it is like to be part of a choral choir and we will chat to you during the tea-break and answer any questions you have.
