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THE CHORAL SCHOLARS OF UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Choral Scholars of University College Dublin, under Artistic Director Dr Desmond Earley, returned to Newman University Church in December 2025 for their much-loved annual Christmas concerts<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audiences were treated to a rich tapestry of music, both ancient and new, including the world premiere of a new work by Irish composer Kenneth Edge<\/sup>. The Choral Scholars were joined by celebrated guest artists violinist Mia Cooper and pianist Tristan Russcher, whose performances brought an added brilliance to the evening<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Tom<\/a>
Tom O’Connor, ex-Chair UCD Foundation, Prof. Orla Feely, UCD President, Louise English, UCD Foundation Board, and Gerry Fitzpatrick, ex-UCD Foundation Board.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Thelma<\/a>
Thelma Harris, Director of Development, UCD Foundation, Billy Dempsey, and Ita Cadwell.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a>
The Christmas concert at Newman University Church.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Maeve<\/a>
Maeve O’Rourke, Triona McCormack, UCD Vice-President for Strategy and External Engagement, and Feargal O’Rourke.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Dr<\/a>
Dr Tony Scott and Elizabeth Duffy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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