The programme is based on the Operatic Society and current reformed Choral Society in Kilrush and remembers the many talented performers who started their career in Kilrush during the 1950’s and early 1960’s while also highlighting the Choral Society’s current involvement in the community.
“Opera offers such deep sensations that they will remain in the heart for a life time.”
A famous quote by Andrea Bocelli, and this certainly rings true for all taking part in this documentary. The title “Phantoms of the opera” is a nod to all who have gone before and all who were involved in the operatic society in Kilrush. Keeping the spirit of the operatic society and individual’s alive in a celebration of what once was a integral part of both the rural and urban society of West Clare.
This programme puts a spot light on what once was one of the most famous opera houses in Ireland and rated 2nd to Dublin in terms of training performance and stage production. The Kilrush operatic society paid host to the most renowned operatic singers in the early stages of their career and many went on to national and international success.
The programme also celebrates today’s choral society, a unique group of people with drive and passion. Year after year putting on productions and the very rare operatic performance. The operatic society has not been operating for many years , however decades later it has now been reborn under the banner of the “Kilrush Choral Society”
The programme is narrated by Rose Keane and was produced and edited by award winning producer John Kinsella. RCB Radio is based in Kilkee and broadcasts in the South West area of Clare on 92.5 and 94.8 FM. Alternatively, you can can listen live online at RCB.ie. The TuneIn app can also be used get a clear reception on your phone, tablet, laptop or smart TV. Simply search for RCB or Raidio Corca Baiscinn. RCB is a non profit community radio station and welcomes new volunteers who would like ot get involved in media.