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Limerick Choral Union 60th celebration performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ takes place Saturday, November 30 at UCH

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Limerick Choral Union 60th – the union was founded in 1964 to accompany the Radio Eireann Orchestra on its visits to Limerick.

Limerick Choral Union 60th performance will the LCU Orchestra will feature musicians hailing from the four provinces and four delightful soloists

Soloists Sarah Luttrell, Ami Hewitt, Sean Tester and Shokri Raoof.

As part of Limerick Choral Union’s [LCU] ongoing 60th anniversary celebrations, the choir is delighted to announce their performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ on Saturday 30th November in University Concert Hall, Limerick.

Under the baton of Mr. Malcolm Green, and with over 140 singers, LCU will be accompanied by the thirty strong LCU Orchestra with musicians hailing from the 4 provinces of Ireland; and four delightful soloists – Ami Hewitt Soprano, Sarah Luttrell Alto, Sean Tester Tenor and Shokri Francis Raoof Bass.

‘Messiah’ is an awe-inspiring oratorio regularly performed by LCU who propel the work forward with great emotional impact and uplifting messages – a ‘must’ for all to begin the Christmas season!


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LCU is a community choir based in the heart of Limerick city. Its aim is to make choral singing enjoyable and rewarding for the singers and audience alike. LCU performs two major concerts per year and regularly performs at charity events and many other concerts and occasions. Many of LCU’s members have spent many enjoyable years with the choir doing what they love.

Limerick Choral Union was founded in 1964 to accompany the Radio Eireann Orchestra on its visits to Limerick. The choir was formed with the intention of bringing together singers from church choirs of all denominations in Limerick and surrounding areas. LCU now has over 140 members, and under the baton of Mr. Malcolm Green since 1996, the choral union is stronger than ever.

One member Stephen O’Shea has been singing with the choral union in the tenor section since its inception, and has supported his fellow choristers in many performances over the years. In describing his participation with the choir, he noted that LCU meant everything to him and although he had thought of retiring, he was not quite ready!”

Co-Chairs of the LCU Committee Lorraine MacMahon and Denise King are steering the choir through its 60th year saying, “It’s such a privilege for us to be co-chairing LCU in such a special and significant year. We are enjoying the term so far; preparations are well underway and we are looking forward to all our events throughout the year to mark this amazing milestone.”

Tickets are €30 and available from UCH box office or on the UCH website

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