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National Symphony Orchestra National Symphony Orchestra Ireland has been at the centre of Ireland’s cultural life for over 75 years.
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Founded in 1948 as the Raidió Éireann Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestra transferred from RTÉ to the remit of the National Concert Hall in 2022. National Symphony Orchestra Ireland (NSOI) formerly the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, has been at the centre of Ireland’s cultural life since 1948, when the Raidió Éireann Symphony Orchestra, as it was originally called, was founded. On 24 January 2022,

the orchestra transferred from RTÉ to the remit of the National Concert Hall. Resident orchestra at the National Concert Hall since its opening in 1981, today it is a primary force in Irish musical life through year-long programmes of live performances of music ranging from symphonic, choral and operatic to music of the stage and screen, popular and traditional music, new commissions, recordings, broadcasts on RTÉ and internationally through the European Broadcasting Union. Schools concerts, family-focused events, initiatives targeting emerging artists and composers, collaborations with partner promoters and organisations extend the orchestra’s reach.

01/09/2026

🎄 Christmas with your National Symphony Orchestra Ireland

We're bringing the magic of the season to the National Concert Hall this December with four unmissable concerts:

🎶 Christmas Lunchtime Concert with Christopher Bell
Tuesday 8th December, 1:05pm, festive classics and carols to warm the heart

🪝 Hook in Concert
Friday 11th December, 7:30pm, Spielberg's beloved epic with John Williams' score performed live

🌟 Christmas Gala with Claudia Boyle
Thursday 17th December, 3pm and 7:30pm, opera meets Christmas with Ireland's acclaimed soprano

🎶 Christmas Celebration with Cór na nÓg and Cór Linn
Tuesday 22nd December, 7pm, joyful young voices and festive favourites

Tickets on sale now

National Symphony Orchestra Ireland is seeking to recruit two permanent Tutti Viola positions.The successful candidates ...
31/08/2026

National Symphony Orchestra Ireland is seeking to recruit two permanent Tutti Viola positions.

The successful candidates will join the Viola section and provide the highest standard of orchestral playing and work in accordance with NSOI policy.

Candidates should have significant orchestral experience and show evidence of excellence in performance to a high professional standard. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional player and demonstrate commitment to delivering a very high standard of work. NSOI will also consider candidates who are in the early stages of their career and can demonstrate potential to fulfil the role as required.

For further details and to apply, ➡️ https://bit.ly/4wd8KWv

28/08/2026

It’s all yours…

“All Works Out”, reimagined with National Symphony Orchestra Ireland, is out now.

20 years together as a band. 12 years since this song first found its way into people’s lives.

Watch on YouTube. Listen on Spotify.

Share it with someone who might love it.

Big love,
TRM

28/08/2026

Grammy Award–winning composer Donnacha Dennehy’s ‘Limina’ is out now! The album features premiere recordings of two pieces: the piano concerto ‘Limina’ and Violin Concerto, performed by National Symphony Orchestra Ireland, conductor Ryan McAdams, pianist Eliza McCarthy, and violinist Stephen Waarts; it was recorded at the National Concert Hall, Dublin, Ireland.

"These two concertos, beautifully paired, again find Donnacha Dennehy writing music that is both firmly grounded—both rhythmically and in his fascination with the harmonic series—and joyously unfettered." —Guardian ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

27/08/2026

What’s in my instrument case with NSOI’s Section Principal Bassoonist Greg Crowley

Night 2, West Side Story in Concert 🎭 AMPLIFY LOVEThat’s a wrap 🌹Thank you to everyone who cameNational Concert Hall, Du...
24/07/2026

Night 2, West Side Story in Concert 🎭 AMPLIFY LOVE

That’s a wrap 🌹
Thank you to everyone who came
National Concert Hall, Dublin

📸: Marcin Lewandowski

Night 2, West Side Story in Concert 🎭 AMPLIFY LOVEThat’s a wrap 🌹 Thank you to everyone who came alongNational Concert H...
24/07/2026

Night 2, West Side Story in Concert 🎭 AMPLIFY LOVE

That’s a wrap 🌹 Thank you to everyone who came along

National Concert Hall, Dublin

📸: Marcin Lewandowski

West Side Story in Concert 🎭 AMPLIFY LOVEThe full company - every voice, every story, one incredible cast.Final performa...
24/07/2026

West Side Story in Concert 🎭 AMPLIFY LOVE

The full company - every voice, every story, one incredible cast.

Final performance tonight. 7:30pm.

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