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🎶✨ New Single! 🎶✨ Choral Scholars of University College Dublin are thrilled to present our new single, “Silently she’s combing” - Poem XXIV from James Joyce’s collection of poetry 'Chamber Music' (1907), set to music by Desmond Earley. This single is part of our forthcoming release featuring 18 of Joyce’s poems set by composers from around the world. Stay tuned for the full release with Signum Records on 20th September! Fun fact: Joyce began his studies at University College in 1898! Listen now on Spotify & Apple Music or follow this link: https://lnk.to/JamesJoyceChamberMusic #NewMusic #JamesJoyce #ChoralMusic #UCD #ChoralScholars #MusicRelease #ClassicalMusic #ChamberMusic #poetryinmusic Join our channel to get access to perks and support Choral Scholars: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDcnhh99zuRBWEKoKSsE7gg/join

Bó na Leathadharice - Choral Scholars of University College Dublin & Desmond Earley (Official Music Video) From our second album, 'Perpetual Twilight' - available to buy and stream on all major music platforms. http://hyperurl.co/PerpetualTwilight Traditional (arr. Desmond Earley) Solo: Ciarán O’Donovan Bodhrán: Conor Lyons Website: http://www.choralscholars.ie Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ucdchoralscho... Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/UCDChoral Instagram: @ChoralScholars A Gavin Coll/PassionHouse Production, with November Seven Films. Executive Producer: Desmond Earley Directed & Produced by Gavin Coll Director of Photography: Daragh Murphy Associate Producer: Jules Coll Edited by Gavin Coll & Daragh Murphy Costume & Production Designer: Jules Coll Makeup Artists: Amanda Conlon & Charlene Flanagan Colourist: Daragh Murphy Audio Playback by Andrew Farrell Production Coordinator: Lara McDermott Production Assistant: Henry Cahill Continuity Advisor: Glenn Murphy BTS Photographer: Emilija Jefremova BTS Videographer: Helio León Record Label: Signum Classics Ensemble Manager: Aoife Perry Vocal Coach: Síle McCarthy-Cannon and Glenn Murphy Conducted by Desmond Earley Produced by Nigel Short Recording Engineer: Andrew Mellor Mixed and Mastered by Andrew Mellor Audio recorded in All Hallows Church, Dublin, Ireland, 2018 Video recorded outdoors in Belvedere House & Gardens, under strict COVID19 protection measures. Our warmest thanks to Stephen Masterson, Mary Bannon, and all of the welcoming staff that allowed us to shoot in this beautiful venue in July 2021. We also thank Elizabeth and Kevin of CaToCa Find Foods for providing catering and excellent hospitality on the day. This video was produced under strict safety protocols from the Government of Ireland and University College Dublin's Safety Office. Thank you in particular to Peter Coulahan of the Safety Office for his continued guidance. All those not in front of the camera wore masks at all times, with social distancing, hand sanitising, and regular temperature checks in operation throughout the production. ©℗ The Choral Scholars of University College Dublin, 2021 Follow us on Spotify and Apple Music to hear our latest releases with Signum Classics. Bó na leathadhairce ('The one-horned cow') is a playful song learned by many children in school. With origins in county Kerry, located on the south-west coast of Ireland, the one-horned cow is a metaphor for a poitín still (think Irish home-brewed alcohol) and the lyrics become more peculiar as the song unfolds, perhaps reflecting the increased level of intoxication of the singer, ‘B’fhearr liom ná scilling go bhfeicfinn mo chaora ’Teacht chun an dorais' ('I would prefer to a shilling to see my sheep come to the door’). Lyrics: Thíos cois na toinne ’sea beathaíodh mo chaora Ag Diarmuid Ó Dioláin ó Bharra na hAoine Mac dearthár athar dom a chuir le haill í Easpa tobac a bhí ar an gcladhaire. Curfá Bó, bó, bó na leathadhairce Bó, bó, ’sí an tsean-chaor adharcach Bó, bó, bó na leathadhairce Bó dhroimeann dhearg is ní fheadair cá bhfaighinn í B’fhearr liom ná scilling go bhfeicfinn mo chaora ’Teacht chun an dorais ar maidin nó istóiche Thálfadh sí bainne dom, bheathódh sí uan dom Chuirfeadh sí seaicéidín deas ar mo ghualainn. Curfá Chonacsa beirithe í, chonacsa á roinnt í Chuireas-sa dúil inti ach blaise ní bhfaighinn di Ó nár dheas í, ó nár mheidhreach Ó nár dheas í an tsean-chaor adharcach. Curfá Dá mbeinnse i rachmas, i ngradam ‘s in oidhreacht Thabharfainnse giní ar chúpla slaghas di Ó nár dheas í, ó nár mheidhreach Ó nár dheas í an tsean-chaor adharcach. D’íosfainn lán píce di, d’íosfainn lán oighinn di, D’íosfainnse stráice den tseana chaora adharcach Ó nár dheas í! ó nár mheidhreach! Ó nár dheas í an tsean-chaor adharcach Curfá

Danny Boy - Choral Scholars of University College Dublin & Desmond Earley (Official Music Video) From our second album, 'Perpetual Twilight' - available to buy and stream on all major music platforms. http://hyperurl.co/PerpetualTwilight Traditional (arr. Desmond Earley) Lyrics by Frederic Weatherly, set to the traditional Irish melody of "Londonderry Air". Arranged for Choral Scholars of University College Dublin by Desmond Earley. Soloists: Aoife O'Connor & Declan Wildes Directed & Produced by Gavin Coll Website: http://www.choralscholars.ie Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ucdchoralscholars Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/UCDChoral Instagram: @ChoralScholars Score published by Seolta Music https://www.seoltamusic.com/all_scores_searched.php?product=35 A Gavin Coll/PassionHouse Production, with November Seven Films. Executive Producer: Desmond Earley Directed by Gavin Coll Director of Photography: Daragh Murphy Associate Producer: Jules Coll Edited by Gavin Coll & Daragh Murphy Costume & Production Designer: Jules Coll Makeup Artists: Amanda Conlon & Charlene Flanagan Colourist: Daragh Murphy Audio Playback by Andrew Farrell Production Coordinator: Lara McDermott Production Assistant: Henry Cahill Continuity Advisor & Vocal Coach: Glenn Murphy Sync Audio: Kevin Whyms BTS Photographer: Emilija Jefremova BTS Videographer: Helio León Record Label: Signum Classics Artistic Director: Desmond Earley Ensemble Manager: Aoife Perry Vocal Coach: Síle McCarthy-Cannon and Glenn Murphy Conducted by Desmond Earley Produced by Nigel Short Recording Engineer: Andrew Mellor Mixed and Mastered by Andrew Mellor Audio recorded in All Hallows Church, Dublin, Ireland, 2018 Video recorded outdoors in Belvedere House & Gardens, under strict COVID19 protection measures. Our warmest thanks to Stephen Masterson, Mary Bannon, and all of the welcoming staff that allowed us to shoot in this beautiful venue in July 2021. We also thank Elizabeth and Kevin of CaToCa Find Foods for providing catering and excellent hospitality on the day. This video was produced under strict safety protocols from the Government of Ireland and University College Dublin's Safety Office. Thank you in particular to Peter Coulahan of the Safety Office for his continued guidance. All those not in front of the camera wore masks at all times, with social distancing, hand sanitising, and regular temperature checks in operation throughout the production. ©℗ The Choral Scholars of University College Dublin, 2022 Follow us on Spotify and Apple Music to hear our latest releases with Signum Classics. Lyrics: Oh, Danny Boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling From glen to glen, and down the mountain side, The summer’s gone and all the roses falling, It’s you, it’s you must go and I must bide. But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow, Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow, It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow, Oh, Danny Boy, oh Danny boy I love you so! But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying, If I am dead, as dead I may well be Ye’ll come and find the place where I am lying, And kneel and say an Ave there for me; And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me, And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be, For you will bend and tell me that you love me, And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me!

Immerse yourself in ‘Ireland You’re My Home,’ a heartfelt choral performance by the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin, accompanied by the Solstice Ensemble. Arranged and conducted by Desmond Earley, this piece brings to life the evocative lyrics and music by Megan O'Neill, celebrating Ireland’s deep cultural roots. This track is featured on our digital EP, ‘Ireland You’re My Home’, now available to stream and purchase on all major music platforms. [Link to stream/buy: http://lnk.to/IrelandYoureMyHome] With soaring vocals and delicate instrumentals, this arrangement showcases the powerful blend of voices and instruments, including saxophone, harp, contrabass, and guitar, to create a dynamic and emotionally charged tribute to Ireland. Soloist: Amy Barrett Saxophone: Kenneth Edge Harp: Geraldine O'Doherty Contrabass: Malachy Robinson Guitar: Kevin Whyms Production Credits: This official music video was produced by Zucca Films, featuring a talented team of filmmakers, musicians, and technicians: Executive Producer: Desmond Earley Director: Matthew Leigh Producer: Nodlag Houlihan Director of Photography: Andrew Cummins Editor: Emmet Reddy Stylist: Aisling Farinella for Hyper Beau (www.hyperbeau.london) Colourist: Emmet Reddy Makeup Artists: Christine Lucignano & Hannah Gaff Audio Production Credits: The track was recorded at Blackrock College, Dublin, over several project sessions from October 2021 to February 2023, and mixed and mastered by Andrew Mellor. Producer: Nick Parker Recording Engineer, Mixing & Mastering: Andrew Mellor Vocal Coach: Síle McCarthy-Cannon Artistic Director: Desmond Earley Ensemble Manager: Hanna Marshall Subscribe to our channel for more performances from the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin. Follow us on social media for updates, new releases, and behind-the-scenes content: Website: http://www.choralscholars.ie Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ucdchoralscholars Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/UCDChoral Instagram: @ChoralScholars Recorded at Blackrock College, Dublin, and filmed on location at Henrietta Street, Dublin, Ireland. Listen to ‘Ireland You’re My Home’ on all streaming platforms: [Link: http://lnk.to/IrelandYoureMyHome] (P) 2024 The copyright in the sound recording used in this video is owned by Signum Records Ltd. #ChoralScholars #IrelandYoureMyHome #IrishMusic #ChoralMusic #SolsticeEnsemble #DesmondEarley #SignumRecords #MeganONeill #IrishChoral

Official Music Video from the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin, performing ‘Silently, She’s Combing’ from James Joyce’s ‘Chamber Music’ Listen to the brand new album, released on September 20th, here: [https://lnk.to/JamesJoyceChamberMusic]. Experience the haunting beauty of ‘Silently, She’s Combing,’ a stunning choral setting of James Joyce’s Chamber Music, performed by the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin. This video includes an exclusive 3-second album promo to celebrate the release of our new album, out now! This piece is part of our ‘James Joyce Chamber Music’ series, where we set Joyce's poetry to music. This choral arrangement offers a lyrical and ethereal interpretation of one of Ireland’s most celebrated writers. For lovers of choral music, classical arrangements, and James Joyce's literary works, this performance provides an immersive experience of Irish cultural history. Listen to the brand new album, released on September 20th, here: [https://lnk.to/JamesJoyceChamberMusic]. Composed by Desmond Earley, this piece brings to life James Joyce’s poem (XXIV) from his iconic Chamber Music collection, capturing the ethereal imagery of a woman silently and gracefully combing her hair. Accompanied by the Solstice Ensemble, led by Anita Vedres, the music subtly mirrors the introspective themes of distance and indifference, resonating with the mystical aura of Ireland. Soprano soloists Emily Doyle and Kiri O'Neill blend seamlessly with the ensemble, evoking a timeless, reflective atmosphere, guided by the rich textures of string and wind instruments. This video not only showcases the Choral Scholars' distinctive blend of Irish choral sound but also the ensemble’s interpretation of Joyce’s works in a contemporary, yet deeply respectful manner. Conducted by Desmond Earley, this performance is part of a broader international collaboration to fulfil Joyce’s dream of setting all 36 poems from Chamber Music to music. Credits: Soloists: Emily Doyle and Kiri O'Neill Solstice Ensemble Leader: Anita Vedres Production Team: Executive Producer: Desmond Earley Production Manager: Hanna Marshall Director: Matthew Leigh Producer: Nodlag Houlihan Director of Photography: Andrew Cummins Camera Assistant: Edmond Moriarty Editor: Emmet Reddy Hair & Makeup: Amanda Conlon Colourist: Emmet Reddy Audio Production: Recording Engineer: Andrew Mellor Mixing & Mastering: Andrew Mellor Label: Signum Classics Subscribe for more performances from Chamber Music and listen to the full album here: [https://lnk.to/JamesJoyceChamberMusic]. Video produced by Zucca Films. Audio recorded in Blackrock College, Dublin. (P) 2024 The copyright in the sound recording used in this video is owned by Signum Records Ltd. #ChoralScholars #JamesJoyce #ChamberMusic #IrishChoralMusic #DesmondEarley #SignumRecords #JamesJoycePoetry #ClassicalChoral #IrishMusic #ChoralPerformances

Wild Mountain Thyme (Arr. Eoin Conway) Performed as part of the UCD Festival 2021. 27-29 May 2021. Join the festival here: https://festival.ucd.ie/ Remote performance from Choral Scholars of University College Dublin, performing 'Wild Mountain Thyme', as part of the 2021 UCD Festival. Artistic Director: Desmond Earley Producers: Desmond Earley & Gavin Coll Soloists: Ciarán O'Donovan From our second album. 'Perpetual Twilight', available from iTunes, Apple Music, and Spotify now. http://hyperurl.co/PerpetualTwilight Video created by Gavin Coll Audio mixed & mastered by Kevin Whyms This video © Choral Scholars of University College Dublin Audio Recording ℗ Choral Scholars of University College Dublin Drone Footage by SKY-ART FPV Website: https://www.ucdchoralscholars.ie Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ucdchoralschoars Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/UCDChoral Instagram: @ChoralScholars