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Patrick Rafter is recognised and celebrated as one of Ireland's foremost classical musicians, acclaimed for his mastery of the violin and extraordinary musicianship
The Kilkenny Choir has announced the appointment of a new music director, Kilkenny native Patrick Rafter.
Mr Rafter 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, he 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.
Mr Rafter 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 returns this Wednesday, September 11 —with an exciting season ahead.
Rehearsals are held every Wednesday in the Presentation Primary School, Parnell Street, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
The choir members are very much looking forward to the new season under the baton of their new director. New members are always welcome. Just come along this Wednesday at 7.15pm or come to the open evening on Wednesday, September 25.
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 choir member swill chat to you during the tea-break and answer any questions you have.
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