AT A GLANCE
Masterworks:
The Thrall of Three
20, 22 & 24 September
Dublin
Director: Monica Huggett
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T
he Irish Baroque Orchestra
is Ireland’s premiere period
ensemble, bringing to life the
beauty of baroque music as it
was intended to be heard. The orchestra
has garnered a reputation for excellence
in authentic, historically informed period
performances.
Led by artistic director & Grammy
nominee Monica Huggett, the IBO
explores the playing techniques and
performance styles of the 17th and 18th
centuries, using only baroque instruments
or modern replicas. The resulting
performances – filled with colour,
simmering tension and highly charged
emotion – are a vivid and fascinating
glimpse of the sights and sounds of 18th
Century Europe.
Although the IBO has its roots in the past,
it is a dynamic and constantly evolving
organisation with its sights firmly set on
the future. The orchestra’s international
performances continue to enjoy capacity
audiences and widespread critical
Ardee Baroque Festival 2016
Con Brio 2016–2017
Vivaldi Four Seasons
26 & 27 November
Louth, Sligo
Guest Director: Peter Whelan
acclaim in Austria, Poland, USA and
most recently at the prestigious Lausanne
Bach Festival in Switzerland. The IBO’s
eagerly anticipated new disc, entitled
Concerti Bizarri (showcasing many of
the orchestra’s exceptional musicians as
soloists) was released in Spring 2016 on
the Linn Record label, to high acclaim
and glowing reviews.
The Irish Baroque Orchestra is delighted
to be a resident ensemble in the National
Concert Hall and is proud to collaborate
with the EU Baroque Orchestra (EUBO)
as an Associate Partner Orchestra for the
exciting new Mobile Baroque Academy –
a large-scale project co-funded by the
European Commission under the Creative
Europe programme.
Handel’s Messiah
8, 9 & 10 December
Cork, Dublin, Galway
Director: Monica Huggett
With Resurgam choir
The IBO is resident at the
National Concert Hall,
Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2
+353 01 5545220
If you wish to support the IBO,
please contact [email protected]
or visit our website on
www.irishbaroqueorchestra.com
The Irish Baroque Orchestra is generously funded
by the Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and
also receives financial support from Dublin City
Council. Its own collection of period instruments
was purchased some years back with the
assistance of an Arts Council capital grant and the
Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.
Autumn SeASON 2016
Orchestra and instrument photos:
Frances Marshall Photography
Graphic design: Gareth Jones
Artistic Director: Monica Huggett
www.irishbaroqueorchestra.com
Masterworks
The Thrall
of Three
20th, 22nd & 24th September
St. Ann’s Church,
Dawson Street, Dublin 2
7.30pm (1 hour duration)
€20 / €16 (€10 students / €5 child)
€50 Series Ticket (for all 3 concerts)
Tickets from www.nch.ie or
01-417 0000 (no booking fee)
or www.irishbaroqueorchestra.ie
Director: Monica Huggett
This year’s concerts explore the power of
the number three, which has a symbolic
and mystical significance. From Telemann’s
Trio for 3 violins, to his Triple Concerto for
Oboe d’amore, flute & viola d’amore; and
from Bach’s Triple Concerto in A minor to
performances of three of his Brandenburg
Concertos (including Brandenburg 3). Come
see the inspiring and enthralling power of Three!
‘The music is always ear-catching and the
captivating performances abound with verve
and energy...’ Early Music Review (01.06.16)
Ardee Baroque Festival 2016 / Con Brio 2016–2017
Vivaldi
Four Seasons
26th November
St. Mary’s Abbey,
Ardee, Co. Louth
7.30pm / €18 / €15 (€5 for children)
See www.ardeebaroque.com
27th November
The Model, Sligo
3pm | €20 (€10 students)
Includes wine reception
following the performance
Tickets from The Model at
071 9141405 or at
www.themodel.ie
With Con Brio
Handel’s
Messiah
Guest Director: Peter Whelan
8th December
Triskel Christchurch, Co. Cork
The IBO returns to Ardee Baroque Festival with
a programme of works by Vivaldi, celebrating
the virtuoso violin & culminating with his
perennial favourite, The Four Seasons. The Red
Priest’s lesser known works will also be explored
including his fiery concerto for four solo violins,
as well as the stormy concerto for two cellos.
7pm | €25 / €20
See triskelartscentre.ie or 021-427 2022
Principal IBO bassoonist, Peter Whelan, who has
won a Gramophone Award for his interpretation
of Vivaldi, directs the Irish Baroque Orchestra.
This is the first in a new series of Players Direct
for Irish Baroque Orchestra.
9th December
Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin
7.30pm | €30 / €25 (€15 for students)
www.nch.ie or 01-417 0000 (no booking fee)
or www.irishbaroqueorchestra.ie
10th December
Galway Cathedral, Galway City
7.30pm | €25 / €20
See www.musicforgalway.ie
With Music for Galway
Director: Monica Huggett
With Resurgam choir
Katherine Crompton (soprano)
Raphaela Mangan (mezzo-soprano)
Owen Gilhooly (tenor)
Tristan Hambleton (bass-baritone)
An annual favourite in the Christmas
calendar, Monica Huggett leads the IBO,
joined by Resurgam choir and outstanding
soloists, in thrilling performances of Handel’s
glorious masterpiece. Messiah shows the
composer at the height of his powers, as
its great vocal numbers tell the story of the
Christ’s birth, death and resurrection. These
performances are simply unmissable!