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He’s been hailed as the Irish tenor of a generation. Superstar Emmet Cahill returns to Central Florida for Somewhere: Emmet Cahill Sings Hollywood and Broadway, his 8th solo program with the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra. The limited-edition special concert will be presented on Sunday, November 22 at 3:00 PM at the Emerson Center, 1590 27th Avenue in Vero Beach, 32960.
Best known to audiences worldwide as a principal vocalist for the stage phenomenon Celtic Thunder, Emmet and Aaron T. Collins’ Space Coast Symphony Orchestra will share Broadway classics, movie favorites, and songs with a deeply personal connection. Cahill’s musical style is that of a classic Irish lyric tenor with a versatile, crossover edge. His performance bridges centuries-old folk storytelling and powerful theatrical vocal production.
Those attending Somewhere with Emmet Cahill will hear beloved songs from stage and screen, including “The Impossible Dream,” “Out There,” “Defying Gravity,” “Some Enchanted Evening,” “If I Loved You,” “Almost Like Being in Love,” “Music of the Night,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Over the Rainbow,” and “My Way.” Bonus music abounds—An Emmet Cahill concert wouldn’t be complete without the Irish standard, “Danny Boy.” In addition, Cahill will welcome the rapidly approaching holiday season with some Christmas classics. $40 tickets for the special limited-edition concert are available through the orchestra website at www.SpaceCoastSymphony.org or at Marine Bank & Trust branches. Tickets at the door are $45. Concertgoers aged 18 and under or with a college ID are admitted free to every SCSO concert. For more information about Somewhere with Emmet Cahill, call 855-252-7276 or visit www.SpaceCoastSymphony.org.
Emmet joined Celtic Thunder in 2011, bringing Irish song, classical repertoire, and musical theater to audiences across North America. Alongside his work with the ensemble, he has developed a solo career that includes performances in more than 80 cities across the United States and Canada and a sold-out solo debut at Carnegie Hall. He still performs as a lead singer with Celtic Thunder and is actively touring with the group across the United States and Canada. Appreciative Central Florida audiences are fortunate that Emmet has also scheduled some solo performances in the Sunshine State.
Aaron T. Collins, Conductor and Artistic Director for the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra considers Cahill a close friend and genuine musical professional. On the orchestra’s website, Collins posted this statement about his collaborations with Emmet Cahill:
“This is our eighth program together and will mark our 15th concert. That’s a lot of music, and one of the great pleasures of it has been getting to know Emmet as both an artist and a friend.
Emmet has an incredibly beautiful, rich voice. I love hearing it surrounded by the orchestra, but I especially love the way he works with us. He’s so easy to make music with. Even though he has sung many of these songs hundreds of times, every time we share the stage, we find small and wonderful ways to color a phrase or present something a little differently. There’s always something to discover together.
He’s smart, savvy, intuitive—a musician’s musician. He listens closely, picks up on an idea immediately, and brings something of his own to it. As a conductor, that’s a joy. We can respond to each other, try something, and see where it takes us.
He’s also fast on his feet and quick-witted, with a sense of humor that makes those exchanges as much fun as the music itself. For all his talent, he’s humble, charming, and someone I’m always happy to see walk into rehearsal.
After all these concerts, I still look forward to what we’ll find in the next one. I admire Emmet’s artistry, treasure his friendship, and am so glad we get to do this again.”
Concertgoers aged 18 and under or with a college ID are admitted free to every SCSO concert. For more information about the Space Coast Symphony’s 2026-27 season or the Symphony for Everyone discounted ticket program, visit SpaceCoastSymphony.org or call (855) 252-7276.
ABOUT EMMET CAHILL — Irish tenor Emmet Cahill is known for the warmth of his voice and the personal connection he creates with audiences. A native of Mullingar, County Westmeath, he trained at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, earning a degree in Music Performance. His early honors included the John McCormack Bursary for Ireland’s Most Promising Young Tenor and awards at Ireland’s National Feis Ceoil competition.
Emmet joined Celtic Thunder in 2011, bringing Irish song, classical repertoire, and musical theater to audiences across North America. Alongside his work with the ensemble, he has developed a solo career that includes performances in more than 80 cities across the United States and Canada and a sold-out solo debut at Carnegie Hall.
His debut solo album, Emmet Cahill’s Ireland, was released through Sony Music in 2017 and reached No. 1 on the Billboard World Music Chart. His performances draw on the Irish vocal tradition as well as the songs of Broadway and the screen, with repertoire ranging from Danny Boy to Bring Him Home and Music of the Night.
His appearances have included St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York, the Pentagon, Atlanta Symphony Hall, performances with the Tabernacle Choir, and The Today Show. A returning favorite with Space Coast Symphony Orchestra audiences, Emmet brings classical training and a storyteller’s instinct to songs that span styles and generations. More about Emmett Cahill may be found on his official website: www.emmetcahill.com.
ABOUT THE SPACE COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA — The SCSO is a lively and passionate Central Florida orchestra comprised fully of professional musicians and music educators from throughout the Sunshine State. Many of its musicians also perform with other prestigious orchestras in Florida and the United States. Each season, select students are invited to participate in the SCSO’s Mentorship program, giving them the unique opportunity to perform alongside their professional counterparts on designated concerts. The Orchestra was formed by Conductor and Artistic Director Aaron T. Collins with a simple mission: to provide year-round professional concerts at genuinely affordable prices.
The SCSO is dedicated to supporting the work of living composers and shining a light on new music. Since 2009, the SCSO has presented dozens of World Premieres and Southeastern U.S. Premieres and actively promotes diversity by programming works by BIPOC composers. Aaron T. Collins is a past recipient of the Richard A. Stark Award for cultural leadership from the Cultural Council of Indian River County and has been recognized by LEAD Brevard as one of their “4 under 40” Young Professionals.
School-aged children 18 years and under are admitted free of charge, as are college students with a valid ID. More information about upcoming concerts, ticket sales, venues, and sponsorship opportunities is available at SpaceCoastSymphony.org or by calling (855) 252-7276.
OUR SPONSOR– Concert sponsorship is provided by MusicWorks Concerts. MusicWorks has been bringing artists and music lovers together for over a decade—cultivating programs that allow listeners to travel back in time and re-experience the powerful music that shaped their lives. MusicWorks Concerts bring classic rock, folk favorites and other remarkable tribute performances to Central Florida audiences—hand-selected artists that ignite nostalgia and keep audiences singing and dancing in the aisles. Learn more at www.musicworksconcerts.com.
