Founded: Ireland

The Irish Chamber Orchestra (= ICO) is an ensemble of professional Irish and international string players, committed to excellence in the performance of classical and contemporary music. It has received plaudits both at home and abroad for sustaining the highest artistic standards. The ICO offers a new and refreshing perspective on the chamber music repertoire through an energetic and unique approach to performance. Activities include a busy concert schedule at both national and international levels; commissioning and performing new work by Irish and international composers; recording classical and contemporary works; organizing the Killaloe International Music Festival and managing a comprehensive schools and community outreach programme. The ICO is based at the Irish World Music Centre at the heart of the emerging College of Performing Arts at the University of Limerick. The ICO is funded by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon.

The ICO announced the appointment of violinist Anthony Marwood as the orchestra's Artistic Director from 2006, succeeding Nicholas McGegan. Marwood's tenure includes the artistic directorship of the orchestra's annual MBNA Shannon International Music Festival.

Source: Irish Chamber Orchestra Website; Irish Museum of Modern Art Website
Contributed by Aryeh Oron (July 2006)

Recordings of Bach Cantatas & Other Vocal Works

Conductor

As

Works

John Beckett

Orchestra

Arias from BWV 30, BWV 33, BWV 42, BWV 154, BWV 170, BWV 244 [w/ mezzo-soprano: Bernadette Greevy]

Links to other Sites

Irish Chamber Orchestra (Official Website)
Irish Museum of Modern Art: Irish Chamber Orchestra

Irish Chamber Orchestra (Wikipedia)

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