ICO announce Autumn/Winter Season

Anna Devin

Irish Chamber Orchestra are set to deliver vibrant performances, world-class artists coupled with the thrill of live music across the country for its Autumn/Winter Season.

In September the orchestra will partner with the Opera Collective Ireland for a rendition of Jonathan Doveโ€™s beloved opera, Flight. Drawing inspiration from the remarkable account of a refugeeโ€™s 18-year sojourn within Charles de Gaulle Airport, this spirited Flight embarks on a journey to Dublin, Galway, and Cork.

The ICO will collaborate with the esteemed British conductor Christian Curnyn, accompanied by Irelandโ€™s distinguished vocalists, Kristian Bezuidenhout later in the month.ย 

Together, they will perform Pergolesiโ€™s iconic Stabat Mater, a profound contemplation authored by the ailing Pergolesi that delves into the depths of human emotion.ย 

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Alongside this, the luminous Ancient Airs and Dances No. 3 by Respighi find their place, intertwined with Pucciniโ€™s elegiac Chrysanthemums and Van Wassenaerโ€™s pioneering Concerto Armonici No. 5. These picturesque fragments from Italy play in Waterford, Limerick, Clifden, and Birr from September 20 – 23. Playing University Concert Hall on Thursday September 21 from 7.30pm.

Traversing from Italy to Germany, the ICO embarks on a multi-season endeavour centred around Beethovenโ€™s quintet of Piano Concertos.ย 

Collaborating with the acclaimed South African Pianist, Kristian Bezuidenhout, the orchestra commences this voyage with Beethovenโ€™s Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 3 in October. Beethovenโ€™s Piano Concerto 1 captures the fervour of a youthful composer seeking to leave an indelible mark, while Piano Concerto 3 reflects the burgeoning genius on a trajectory towards innovation amid the challenges of deafness.ย 

Beethoven will be performed with verve by the amazing Bezuidenhout in Limerick, Tralee, and Dublin from October 20-22. Playing at University Concert Hall on Friday October 20.