Catherine Olver at St. Canice’s Cathedral

Join us for a captivating musical evening featuring Catherine Olver, an accomplished organist and conductor originally from Belfast! 🌟

Catherine's musical journey is impressive, having studied at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge as an organ scholar, where she was instrumental in conducting and accompanying the choir. Her expertise is further highlighted by her previous organ scholarships at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh and Rochester Cathedral, and her prestigious title as an Associate of the Royal College of Organists.

Currently, she serves as Professor and Director of Academic Studies at the Royal Marines School of Music in Portsmouth, and also plays a key role at St Columba’s Church, Knightsbridge, where she leads a professional sextet for weekly services. 🎼

Catherine's conducting prowess is backed by training under notable figures such as Paul Brough, Graham Walker, and Robin Walker. She has also made significant contributions as Chorus Master for the Haslemere Musical Society and has held various roles in prestigious institutions like Winchester College and St Catherine’s School, Bramley.

Renowned as an organist and continuo player, Catherine has collaborated with the Cambridge Baroque Camerata and has been featured on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Radio 4 as both a singer and accompanist. 🎤 Her performances have graced notable venues including Temple Church, Portsmouth Cathedral, and Queen’s College, Oxford.

This remarkable event is free, so come and enjoy an evening of inspiring music in the beautiful setting of St. Canice's Cathedral in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland!

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Don’t miss this chance to experience Catherine's exceptional talent! 🌟