Feis ceoil attracts musicians from Clare

ESB Electric Ireland Feis Ceoil, Ireland’s biggest classical music festival, is set to showcase the talent of approximately 26 musicians from Clare at the annual festival from April 4 to 15.

The competition now boasts over 190 individual classical music competitions including voice, piano, strings, wind, brass and orchestra and over 4,000 competitors. In addition to the prestige of winning successful competitors will also enjoy over €50,000 worth of prizes.
Anyone can visit the RDS, Dublin during the two weeks of the competitionl to enjoy a few relaxing hours of classical music performances.
Laura Gilsenan, CEO, Feis Ceoil, said, “Since its foundation in 1896, the Feis Ceoil has set the standard for the performance of classical music. We are vey grateful to our sponsor ESB Electric Ireland for their support, which enables us to continue this competition, which plays a vital preparatory part in the career development of aspiring professional musicians, as well as a significant role in musical education in Ireland.”
Some of the most outstanding competitors from the 2011 ESB Electric Ireland Feis Ceoil will be showcased at a special gala concert in the Dublin Convention Centre on April 16. The concert will feature The Celtic Tenors, and will be attended by the patron of Feis Ceoil Association, President of Ireland, Mary McAleese.