Updated / Tuesday, 6 Apr 2021
10:45
Renowned soprano and music teacher Dr Veronica Dunne, who has passed away aged 93 years, was a major figure on the Irish cultural landscape for well over half a century, as performer, teacher and founder of the Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition, which is dedicated to discovering the best classical singers of the future.
We celebrate her memory with some classic moments from the RTÉ Archives - revisit an entertaining 2016 interview with Marty Whelan above.
For the RTÉ lyric fm series
Vocal Chords, Veronica Dunne joined Iarla Ó Lionáird to discuss the journey of the human voice and ask, why do we sing and what happens when we do? Listen below.
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.
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