To Star The Dark | Chamber Choir Ireland and Gabriel Crouch

Gabriel Crouch gives his debut performances as Artistic Director of Chamber Choir Ireland in To Star the Dark.

Taking place on the eve of International Womens' Day 2026, this concert will spotlight women composers of the 21st century.

The programme features works by some of the brightest lights in choral music today, including the world premiere of a new commission by Irish composer Amanda Feery.

Feery's new work is a setting of Sólás by Irish poet Doireann Ní Ghríofa, depicting a visit from a sedge-warbler which, in Irish folklore, can be the soul of a child who has passed on returning to comfort their mother with song.

Programme:

Joanna Marsh (UK, b. 1970)—Hands and the Hour

Galina Grigorjeva (Estonia, b. 1962)—Nocturno from Nox Vitae

Justě Janulyte (Lithuania, b. 1982)—Aquarelle

Lucija Garuta (Latvia, 1902-1977)—Mūsu Tēvs debesīs

Amanda Feery (Ireland, b. 1984)—New commission

Ayanna Woods (USA, b. 1992)—One Body from

Missy Mazzoli (USA, b. 1980)—Vesper Sparrow

Meredith Monk (USA, b. 1942)—Nightfall

Emma O’Halloran (Ireland, b. 1985)—gone

This programme is c. 1 hour in duration

To Star The Dark will also be performed at Finding A Voice, Clonmel on Sunday 8 March 2026.

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