Embassy marks Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union in St Patrick's College

On 7 April, the College hosted a concert and reception organised by the Hungarian Embassy for the diplomatic community and other dignitaries to mark the Hungarian Presidency of the European Union.  The College Choir directed by Dr Rhona Clarke was joined by the Bolero Wind Ensemble from Hungary in a performance of  classical and popular works,  in the College chapel.  The guest of honour was the Ceann Comhairle, Seán Barrett TD. 

Guests were welcomed by His Excellency the Ambassador of Hungary, Ferenc Jari, and the College President, Pauric Travers, (both pictured below with the Ceann Comhairle, Seán Barrett TD).

The programme for the musical recital was as follows:

Bolero Wind Ensemble, Győr, Hungary:

Mozart: Serenad Es-dur KV 375

Brahms: Hungarian dance No. 5

Dvořak: Slavonic Dances

György Vukán : Rag Music

The Choir of St Patrick’s College, Dublin:

Rutter: Clare Benediction

Weelkes: Thus Sings my Dearest Jewel

Puccini: “Humming Chorus” from Madama Butterfly

Mozart: “Lie Calmly Thou Ocean” from Così fan tutte

Two Spirituals: “O Sinner Man” & “Didn’t my Lord” (arr. Roger Emerson)

Rogers: “You’ll Never Walk Alone” from Carousel

ABBA: Money, Money, Money

Bolero Wind Ensemble and The Choir of St Patrick’s College:

Vivaldi: Gloria in D “Gloria in excelsis Deo”

 

 

 

Last Updated: Friday April 08 2011