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Soprano Lesley Garrett comes to Dublin this Christmas

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Internationally acclaimed soprano Leslie Garrett is coming to Ireland for a one-off Christmas performance at The Helix, Dublin, this December.

For more than 30 years, Garrett has enjoyed one of the most successful careers of any modern-day, classically-trained soprano, winning both critical acclaim and the affection of music lovers worldwide.

For this night of festive music, she’ll be joined by a wealth of Irish musical talent, including the St. Mary’s Cathedral Girls’ Choir who will be singing carols old and new.

They will be accompanied on the night by the Carlow Choral Society, along with Ireland’s leading brass ensemble, Dublin Brass.

Christmas Choir
Garrett and St. Mary’s Cathedral Girls’ Choir are gearing up to play some festive tunes

Other acts on the night will include close harmony group Continuum Christmas Crooners and singer and guitarist Alex King.

This feast of festive music will be brought to life under the baton of Choral Director, Blánaid Murphy.

The Glory of Christmas takes place on Saturday, 20 December at The Helix, Dublin – find out more here.

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