ANÚNA: A Whisper of Paradise
ANÚNA ~ A Whisper of Paradise Experience the magic of ANÚNA, one of the world’s most original vocal ensembles, in a beautiful recorded performance from Saint Bartholomew’s Church in the heart of Dublin city. A Whisper of Paradise takes us on an atmospheric candel-lit journey for the Winter season and includes ANÚNA classics such as “Dúlamán” and “Jerusalem” alongside Christmas music spanning 700 years. Originally A Whisper of Paradise was filmed as part of the acclaimed Live From London online series curated by Voces8, and streamed in December 2020. In November 2021 ANÚNA returned to Saint Bartholomew’s and recorded new material and Michael McGlynn, director of the film, recut and refilmed sequences from the original broadcast.
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