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Irish choral ensemble, led by Michael McGlynn

Anúna (stylized in all caps) is a vocal ensemble formed in Ireland^[7] in by Irish composer Michael McGlynn under the name An Uaithne. Taking the current name in ,^[8] the group has recorded 18 albums and achieved a high level of international success, including a significant role in Riverdance from to ^[9] Almost all of their repertoire is composed or arranged by McGlynn.^[9] Despite having been based in Ireland since their foundation and providing training to many Irish singers, McGlynn announced in December that the group would cease public performance in Ireland, while continuing in Northern Ireland and beyond.^[7]

Musical style

Further information: Michael McGlynn

The original name of the group, An Uaithne, "is the collective description for the three ancient forms of Irish music[] the Goltraí (song of lament), Geantraí (song of joy) and Suantraí (the lullaby)".^[10] McGlynn reconstructed and arranged a substantial amount of early and medieval Irish music, as well as writing original pieces. Anúna do not work with a conductor in performance, and move throughout the venue at different points in concert. Their standard line-up is 12 to 14 singers from

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