Classical Notes
Dick O’Riordan: Veronica’s friends promise ‘a competition to remember’
The Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition celebrates its tenth anniversary this month, and its latest edition hopes to add to the many operatic stars it has helped to launch the careers of
The Friends of the Vocal Arts is a quietly effective and totally dedicated group of music lovers, which over the years has been the main fundraiser for Ireland’s flagship vocal contest. Without it, the Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition could not have existed and Ireland’s classical music reputation around the globe would have been diminished.
Held every three years, this competition’s aim is to bring the finest young singers from home and abroad to perform ...
