New series for music fans in the Everyman

Stephen O’Leary

The Everyman is reinforcing its claim as ‘Cork’s cultural home’ by treating music fans to an all-new concert series. Curated by renowned Cork musician John O’Brien, Music of… will showcase some of the best musical talent the county has to offer from an array of genres.

The likes of Niamh O’Sullivan, Molly Lynch, and Karen Underwood will star across a diverse three-part series over the coming months. Also featured will be the newly formed Ora Quartet, comprised of Siún Milne and Molly O’Shea (violins), Ali Comerford (viola), and Yseult Cooper Stockdale (cello).

Mezzo-soprano Niamh O’Sullivan opens the series on Sunday 4 February with Music of… Sadness and Comfort. She will be joined by John O’Brien, the Ora Quartet, and flute and fiddle player Johnny McCarthy.

The sonic journey continues with Music of… Love and Heartache, which takes place on Sunday 10 March. Classical harpist Anne-Marie Papin Labazordiere will grace the Everyman stage alongside West End star Molly Lynch.

Music of… Faith and Doubt is the final concert of the series on Sunday 28 April.

Soul singer and jazz festival mainstay Karen Underwood will be the evening’s special guest, backed up by drummer Davie Ryan to conclude the series in style.

John O’Brien, who will guide audiences through each evening, said: “With our incredible Ora String Quartet as the heart of the series and with world class guest artists, we will play music from across different eras and genres that explores big emotions and our common humanity. I'm so excited to share this with our audience!”