West End stars back on the home stage for return of Cork Proms 

The Cork Proms will return to Cork Opera House over five nights in April, featuring the Cork Opera House Concert Orchestra and a host of performers.

The Cork Proms will feature a trio concerts each with distinct musical themes, celebrating the music of the Kings, Queens and Princes of Pop, The Ultimate Classics and the Icons of Musical Theatre.

Beginning on Saturday April 19, the festival opens with Icons of Musical Theatre.

Curated by Trevor Ryan and conducted by John O’Brien, the evening will feature a stellar line up featuring two homegrown stars who are currently conquering the West End, Claire O’Leary and Shane O’Riordan, alongside Ben Morris, Juliette Crosbie and Jacinta Whyte.

On Wednesday April 23, The Ultimate Classics will take audiences on a dazzling journey of iconic masterpieces from popular culture.

This night will be curated and conducted by acclaimed pianist and musical supremo Gary Beecher, who has recorded and performed as a soloist with both the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland and RTÉ Concert Orchestra.

Pure pop magic 

The Cork Proms will conclude on Saturday April 26 and Sunday April 27, with a night of pure pop magic in Kings, Queens and Princes of Pop.

Curated by Cork Opera House ceo and artistic director Eibhlín Gleeson and celebrated Cork musician Jack O’Rourke, the evening will take you on a musical journey of pop royalty including Queen, Prince, Elton John, Madonna, Kylie Minogue, and George Michael.

Eibhlín Gleeson said the Cork Proms was a festival of music for everyone.

“It gives us immense pride to be able to bring together so many superb artists, many of whom have a long history with Cork Opera House, alongside our own orchestra, to re-imagine and deliver what we hope will be five memorable concerts over nights in April."

Tickets are now available at https://www.corkoperahouse.ie.