The ESB Feis Ceoil at the RDS in Dublin continues tomorrow, with more than 5,000 entrants competing in 180 musical categories over 11 days.
Since it began in 1896, more than half a million musicians have competed in Ireland’s biggest classical music festival – including James Joyce and Count John McCormack.
More recent participants have included pianist John O’Conor, singers Tara Erraught, Claudia Boyle, Cara O’Sullivan, Celine Byrne and comedian Risteárd Cooper.
For a €5 daily ticket, all competitions, from opera performances to children’s choirs, are open to the public.
Today’s results:
11.02 Senior Pianoforte Duet (One Piano) – 1st: Denise Crowley and Jordan Bagot.
11.05 Junior Pianoforte Duet (C) (One Piano) – 1st: Meng- Jan Lim and Gerry Yang.
11.03 Junior Pianoforte Duet (A) (One Piano) – 1st: Sarah Dungan and Jason Yang.
10.02 Fritz Brasé Cup – 1st: Tiffany Qiu.
8.12 Junior Violoncello (C) – 1st: Ailbhe Collins.
8.13 Junior Violoncello (D) – 1st: Emily Brazil.
8.14 Junior Violoncello (E) – 1st: Oliver Tang.
6.04 Junior Chamber Music Cup – 1st: Sunrise Quartet.
