Festive Harmony
FRIDAY 13TH & SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2024 AT 8PM
After 12 SELL-OUT concerts from December 2016 to 2023, internationally renowned vocalist Anne Marie Gibbons is back for the highly anticipated Festive Harmony concerts at Westport Town Hall Theatre on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th December. She will be joined by tenor Hugh Francis, The Cresham Academy of Irish Dancing, Carrowholly N.S. Choir,St. Joseph’s N.S. Choir Derrywash, The Music West Big Band pianist Richard Lewis and some very special guests to present a varied programme of music, dance, popular songs and musical theatre favourites, carols and Christmas cheer!
Mayo-born and based Anne Marie Gibbons has performed all over the world in some of the most renowned theatres and concert halls. Such international credits include performances in Covent Garden London, Paris, Madrid, Adelaide, Lausanne, New York and Sydney.In Ireland she has appeared with orchestras including the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra, the Irish Baroque Orchestra and the Irish Chamber Orchestra.
Richard Lewis performs an eclectic soirée of song selections that range from the cheesy to the downright inspired. Not only is Lewis’ patter quick-fire and knowledgeable, but his piano playing is sublime with selections that range from The Lion King (Disney’s Hamlet), Queen and right through to Beethoven!!
Born in Australia, tenor Hugh Francis sings in many of the world’s major opera houses and concert halls across four continents, including Amsterdam, London, Los Angeles, New York, Singapore, Tel Aviv and Sydney. Hugh is glad to be back in Festive Harmony after a 5 year absence!
The Cresham Academy of Irish Dancing has a strong presence around Louisburgh, Westport and Castlebar catering for children and adults at all levels. Directors Bernadine and Louise Cresham are vastly experienced and their names are synonymous with success in the world of Irish Dancing. The Cresham Academy is renowned not only for producing award-winning dancers but also for teaching and nurturing every dancer to the best of their individual ability