Connect with us
Eve Stafford Songbird Concert will have the 2d performance. Picture: Morning Star Photography Eve Stafford Songbird Concert will have the 2d performance. Picture: Morning Star Photography

Culture

Limerick singer Eve Stafford returns for a second performance of her ‘Songbird’ Concert 

Published

on

Eve Stafford Songbird Concert will have the 2d performance. Picture: Morning Star Photography

Eve Stafford embarks on a new venture presenting a solo classical crossover concert on International Women’s Day, Friday, 8th March at 8pm, at the charming Kilmurry Arts Centre

Eve Stafford Songbird Concert. Picture: Morning Star Photography
Eve Stafford Songbird Concert. Picture: Morning Star Photography

Limerick singer Eve Stafford embarks on a new venture presenting a solo classical crossover concert in March entitled ‘Songbird.’ Due to popular demand and the sell out of her first concert date in record time a second performance has been added. Eve is delighted to announce that ‘Songbird’, featuring violinist Anna Jane Ryan and pianist Fiona Linnane will return for a second night at Kilmurry Arts Centre. It is very fitting that this all female concert is scheduled to take place on International Women’s Day, Friday, 8th March at 8pm, at the charming Kilmurry Arts Centre in Castletroy.

The ‘Songbird’ concert not only showcases Eve Stafford’s vocal versatility but also features the artistry of accomplished violinist Anna Jane Ryan and pianist Fiona Linnane. Together, these three talented women promise an evening of uplifting music and song. Eve has carefully curated a program of her favourite music featuring a selection of popular Irish music throughout the ages, beloved operatic and wedding classics, and movie and musical favourites.

The local songstress is well known to Limerick audiences having performed regularly in solo recital at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Mary Immaculate College, the Hunt Museum and has appeared in several productions with Opera Workshop and concerts with the Limerick Opera Festival. She is a multi award winning vocalist having won all major awards at Féile Luimnigh and Feis Maitiú, Corcaigh.


advertisement

advertisement


advertisement

advertisement


advertisement

advertisement

Eve studied as a soprano with acclaimed vocal coach, Olive Cowpar for a number of years. Whilst she has a background in classical music she enjoys singing a variety of genres. Limerick brides and grooms will be familiar with Eve as a sought after wedding singer having performed at wedding ceremonies and corporate events all across Munster for over a decade.

In addition to her musical pursuits, Eve Stafford was recently appointed the 2024 Vice President of Network Limerick. As a devoted advocate for the cultural vibrancy of the city, she has consistently supported various artistic events across the city and county as well as being a proud ‘Friend of UCH’. The ‘Songbird’ concert is a testament to her commitment to promoting the arts and providing audiences with a memorable musical experience.

Eve Stafford, a proud Limerick lady, expresses her excitement about this upcoming venture saying, “I cherish the opportunity to celebrate International Women’s Day through the universal language of music. The Kilmurry Arts Centre’s quaint intimate setting, serves as the perfect backdrop for this special occasion. I have ambitious plans for the year, with a classical crossover CD recording project on the horizon so 2024 will be an exciting year for me!”

This endeavour is sure to further showcase her versatility as an artist and bring her powerful yet angelic voice to a wider audience.

Tickets for the ‘Songbird’ concert are expected to sell quickly, given the demand for this special much anticipated musical event. Don’t miss the chance to witness the magic of Eve Stafford, Anna Jane Ryan, and Fiona Linnane on stage together.

More info on Limerick singer Eve Stafford 

Tickets

Related stories

Richard is a presenter, producer, songwriter and actor. He was named the Limerick Person of the Year (2011) and won an online award at the Metro Éireann Media and Multicultural Awards (2011) for promoting multi-culturalism online. Richard says that the ilovelimerick.com concept is very much a community driven project that aims to document life in Limerick. So, that in 20 years time people can look back and remember the events that were making the headlines.