Galway Choral Association (GCA) is presenting an evening of choral music, at 8pm on Saturday, February 7, at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church featuring Fauré’s Requiem and Schubert’s Mass No. 2 in G in a richly scored performance with orchestra, organ and harp.

Under the direction of Musical Director Norman Duffy, the 50-strong choir will feature three outstanding soloists. Soprano Aisling Kenny and tenor Eoin Hynes will be joined by fellow Galwegian, baritone David Kennedy (baritone), making his debut with Galway Choral.

“We will open with Schubert’s delightful Mass No. 2 in G major,” Norman Duffy says. “Schubert imbued his second setting of the Latin Mass with the melodic gift for which he is so famous. It is a treasure from start to finish.”

The show’s second half will be a performance of Fauré’s iconic Requiem, for which Galway Choral will be joined by members of Galway string orchestra, Luminosa.

“It will be our second outing with Luminosa, following a highly successful performance of Mozart’s Requiem in 2023.”

The choir will also be joined by two French horn players and a harpist, while Raymond O’Donnell will provide organ accompaniments for both works.

“Playing with an excellent orchestra allows us to explore the range of colours and textures of this magnificent music within the extraordinary acoustic of a 700-year old building,” says Norman.

“This concert reflects the ambition of the choir and the strength of the musical community around us,” says committee member Fiona Caufield, thanking DAVY for its sponsorship, which has “made it possible to work with such an exceptional group of professional musicians.

■ Tickets: €25 /€20 from www.eventbrite.com, Opus II, High Street, Galway City (091 500300) and choir members. Limited tickets may be available at the door.

Pictured: At Galway Choral Association’s recent concert launch: Jacob Mays GCA; Norman Duffy, musical director, Carol Duffy GCA; Barry Kennedy, Director, Davy, and Angelika Knoll, GCA. PHOTO: BRIAN HARDING.