Ireland’s Grande Dame of singing, Veronica Dunne, has died
Dr Veronica Dunne, known to most as Ronnie, made her operatic debut at the age of 21 in Dublin and dedicated her entire life to the art.
Veronica Dunne pictured in 2006. Picture: Billy Higgins
Mon, 05 Apr, 2021 - 19:14
Michelle McGlynn
Tributes have been paid to renowned opera singer, Veronica Dunne, who has passed away at the age of 93.
The President led the tributes this evening saying the news will have deeply saddened all those who love the power and beauty of music .
Dr Veronica Dunne, known to most as Ronnie, made her operatic debut at the age of 21 in Dublin and dedicated her entire life to the art.
President Michael D. Higgins was among those who paid tribute to the legendary Irish opera singer and music teacher Dr Veronica Dunne who has died at the age of 93.
The Dubliner established the Veronica Dunne Singing Competition in 1995 which went on to become one of the most highly regarded competitions of its kind in the world during her career spanning seven decades as an internationally renowned soprano.
President Higgins said that news of her death today “will have deeply saddened all those who love the power and beauty of music.”
“Throughout her life, Dr. Veronica Dunne captivated millions with her singing. The legacy she leaves lies in the talents of those scores of others whose talents and performances she unlocked with her enthusiasm, energy and commitment as a teacher and friend,” he said in a statement this evening.
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Burns Library Visiting Scholar in Irish Studies Fearghal McGarry in the library s Irish Room. (Lee Pellegrini)
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Three Tullamore music students are celebrating after receiving diplomas.
Edel Bracken of Ballycumber, Co.Offaly, Justin Ryan of Mountmellick, Laois and Darren Fitzpatrick of Clara, Co.Offaly – all students at “The Academy of Music” in Tullamore; have taken recent times to their advantage and completed their London Music Diploma Examinations.
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