
- Date & Time
- Sunday 18th May 2025, 3:30pm
- Venue
- St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Blessington
- Ticket Info
- Tickets €32 / €16 student concession
(+ booking fee)
For group bookings or for those having any issues booking, please contact manager@westwicklowfestival.com - Artists
- Voces8
- Programme
- O.Gibbons O Clap Your Hands
Ola Gjeilo Ubi Caritas
Jake Runestad Let My Love Be Heard
S. Rachmaninov Bogoroditse Devo
Nat ‘King’ Cole arr. Jim Clements Straighten Up and Fly Right
O.Blackwell arr. Jim Clements Fever
Yazoo arr. VOCES8 Only You
F. Mendelssohn Denn er hat seinen Engeln befohlen
Caroline Shaw And the Swallow
E.Elgar arr. James Cameron Lux Aeterna (Nimrod)
Interval
Enya arr. Matthew Sheeran May it Be
Kate Rusby arr. Jim Clements Underneath the Stars
Ben Folds arr. Jim Clements The Luckiest
T.Weelkes As Vesta Was
O.di Lasso Dessus le marché d’Arras
Paul Simon arr. Alexander L’Estrange The Sound of Silence
Paul Simon arr. Emily Dickens 59th Street Bridge Song
Don McLean arr. Jim Clements Vincent
M.Hamlisch & Carole Bayer-Sager arr. Jim Clements Nobody Does It Better
G.Gershwin arr. Jim Clements Slap That Bass
End the festival on a high note with the 2023 GRAMMY-nominated vocal ensemble VOCES8 as they celebrate 20 years of breathtaking artistry. Their programme on Sunday, 18th May, blends timeless classics with contemporary favourites, showcasing their extraordinary range and passion for singing.
Renowned for their versatility and global acclaim, VOCES8 has enchanted audiences with their extensive repertoire and spellbinding a cappella performances. From the sublime harmonies of Rachmaninov to the smooth sounds of Nat “King” Cole and the ethereal music of Ireland’s own Enya, their programme promises something for everyone. As the festival finale, this concert is a celebration of two decades of vocal mastery, joy, and innovation. Let VOCES8 transport you with their unparalleled musicianship in an evening of songs that are sure to linger in your heart long after the final note!
“VOCES8’s gorgeous sound, impeccable ensemble and intense responsiveness to text, harmony and melodic shape is all of the highest quality. Hearing them sing is a joy.”BBC Music Magazine