Irish Chamber Orchestra Concerts

08/03/2026

Two unforgettable nights in Dublin and Limerick, with Associste Artist , for the mighty conclusion of the ICO's Beethoven Piano Cycle.

If you want to experience more ICO magic, join us next month for Mozart’s World with .
📍 Limerick | Cork | Waterford | Dublin
📅 16 - 19 April 2026
We can’t wait to see you there. 🎶

05/03/2026

Tune in to RTE Radio 1’s Arena this evening at 7pm, when Rick O’Shea speaks with Kristian Bezuidenhout at the conclusion of the ICO’s Beethoven Piano Cycle.
Kristian first joined Kay Sheehy on Arena back in October 2023 at the beginning of this musical journey, and tonight he reflects on the experience with Rick.
Enjoy!

13/11/2025

Just a little clip from the last time we played Dvořák’s Serenade! Don't miss Three Worlds this week in Dublin, Limerick and Cork: https://www.irishchamberorchestra.com/whats-on/concerts-and-events/3_worlds

Thursday 13 November | Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin
Friday 14 November | University Concert Hall Limerick
Saturday 15 November | Curtis Auditorium, MTU Cork School of Music with Cork Orchestral Society

🎫 Tickets (€5 - €30) available online and on the door (cash/card).

29/10/2025

Where have you heard Purcell’s Abdelazer Suite before?

You might recognise its unmistakable elegance from the Netherfield Ball scene in the 2005 film Pride & Prejudice. The music for that moment is based on the Rondeau from Purcell’s Abdelazer Suite - a piece that’s as timeless as the story itself.

We'll be playing it live this November, as part of Three Worlds in Dublin, Limerick and Cork.

Discounts are available for students and young people.

Tickets: https://www.irishchamberorchestra.com/whats-on/concerts-and-events/3_worlds

14/10/2025

"Curiosity is the engine - on stage, in the studio and in research - that keeps me learning and sharing.

UL is a superb place to let rigorous scholarship and courageous creativity inform one another. The PhD in Arts Practice at UL's Irish World Academy is truly exceptional in what it offers artists, and I can honestly say that I loved my doctoral journey.

The deep friendships formed and the extraordinary teachers and students I worked with during my PhD will remain in my heart forever."

Dr Diane Daly is a violinist with the Irish Chamber Orchestra and holds a PhD in Arts Practice from UL's Irish World Academy. She was also one of the first graduates of UL's MA in Classical String Performance and later served as course director.

Ahead of the Irish Chamber Orchestra's 30th anniversary concert at the University Concert Hall this Saturday, we sat down with Diane for the latest instalment of UL's Alumni Spotlight series to chat about her life in music and why playing with the Irish Chamber Orchestra feels like home.

Read Diane's story at the link in comments!

14/10/2025

"Limerick is at the heart of everything we do. It’s where our musicians work and it’s where our belief that music is for everyone comes to life - in schools, on stage and in the community."

The Irish Chamber Orchestra, located at University of Limerick, will celebrate 30 years of making music in Limerick with a special one-of-a-kind anniversary concert this Saturday at the University Concert Hall.

Read now at the link in comments!

09/10/2025

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08/08/2025

Just one week to go.

We return to Kilkenny Arts Festival on 15 August for Night Moves - a concert that marks both a farewell and a beginning.

It will be Katherine Hunka’s final performance as our Leader after 26 extraordinary years. And it will be one of the first appearances by our new Artistic Partner, Henning Kraggerud (Official)

A moment of looking back. A step into what’s next. Join us for both.

https://www.kilkennyarts.ie/programme/irish-chamber-orchestra-3