Dan was privileged to be asked this year to perform at the ‘Annual Lord Mayor’s Christmas Concert’, held at Cork City Hall on Saturday 7th December 2013!
A launch of this event was held at the Lord Mayor’s Office at Cork City Hall on Tuesday October 1st 2013 at 5.30pm. The current Lord Mayor of the City is Cllr. Catherine Clancy who spoke very well at the launch day.
What a fantastic night of entertainment it was from start to finish to suit all generations! The evening comprised of a great variety of Cork local talent with other acts such as Cara O’ Sullivan (Soprano), Charlie McAllister (Over 60’s Talent Competition Winner), Michelle O’ Brien (Soprano) and the wonderful 6 year old Aoife Delaney, all accompanied by the wonderful Band of the 1st Southern Brigade from Collins Barracks. Also performing was 14 year old singer, Áine Carroll. The Master of Ceremonies on the night was the very articulate Kevin Goggin. The Lord Mayors Christmas Concert is a major event every year on the Lord Mayor’s Calendar and is indeed a big date every year for Cork as a whole. Many local charities in Cork City and County have benefitted over the years from the proceeds of this concert and will so this year also.
Dan thoroughly enjoyed performing at the concert many varied pieces on a solo basis and also performed many duets with the renowned Cara O’ Sullivan. Overall, the event was hugely memorable for all the audience. The Lord Mayor’s Concert for many is the first real burst of ‘Christmas feeling’, as it were, for the people of Cork who always respond in a huge way every year.
Here are some more beautiful photos taken by the wonderful photographer, Adrian O’ Herlihy on the night of the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Concert:
Soloists Michelle O’ Brien, Dan Twomey and Cara O’ Sullivan taking a bow with Capt. Brian Prentergast (Conductor of Band of the 1st Southern Brigade)
Dan Twomey performing a duet with the renowned soprano Cara O’ Sullivan accompanied by the Band of the 1st Southern Brigade
Dan Twomey performing solo accompanied by the Band of the 1st Southern Brigade