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Notes on  IBO ticketing:

 - Tickets for all Dublin performances (and some other national dates) can be purchased from this web site, by clicking on the concert date above, or by calling the IBO office: 01-5545 220. 
 - All seats are unreserved, however we are happy to offer reserved seating (towards the front of the venue) for members of our Friends scheme.
 - Our concession rates are for retired persons and students (please bring your student card to show at the door)
 - Our online booking system accepts payment by regular credit cards (Visa or Mastercard) and Paypal accounts. All payments are processed by Paypal.  You DO NOT NEED A PAYPAL ACCOUNT in order to book a ticket online
 - For selected performances, it is also possible to purchase your tickets from the National Concert Hall Dublin:  www.nch.ie or 01-417 0000 (no booking fees)
 
IBO 2013-2014 CONCERT SEASON  :  SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE  (box office calender)

MAY: Ireland's Golden Age:  a musical snapshot of 18th century Dublin & Cork

IBO/Monica Huggett with Siobhan Armstrong (early Irish harp) & Roisin O'Grady (soprano) 

A super start to the season!  We celebrate the diversity of the musical scene at this time, with works by Handel, Dubourg and Geminiani as well as music by the wonderful Irish harper, Turlough Carolan.  
 
Wed 15 May, 7.30pm: Freemason's Hall Dublin (Tkts 16/12 euro)
 
Thurs 16 May, 7pm, Curtis Auditorium CORK (Tkts 15/10 euro)

 

 

JUNE: Two Baroque Chamber Recitals 

Join us for two early evening performances of fine baroque chamber works, featuring IBO leader Claire Duff, David Adams (harpsichord) and Aoife Nic Athlaoich (cello) at the Kevin Barry Room, National Concert Hall.
Programme includes Telemann, Vivaldi, Schmelzer and Bach, and also features participants from the IBO's 1st international baroque violin master class series for advanced players. Concert duration is approx 50 mins.  Click date below to book:
 
Thurs 27 June, 6pm:  Kevin Barry Room, National Concert Hall
Fri 28 June, 6pm: Kevin Barry Room, National Concert Hall 
(*tickets ONLY available from the National Concert Hall - no booking fees: 01-417 0000 or www.nch.ie)

   (photo: Richie Hatch)

 

 

SEPT: Towards Enlightenment:  IBO/Roy Goodman

We're delighted to welcome back the charismatic Roy Goodman for a musical  journey through the Age of Reason.  Programme includes Haydn, WF Bach, Quantz and Kirnberger.
 
Thurs 26 Sept, 7.30pm: Christ Church Cathedral DUBLIN  (Tkts 16/14 euro)
Fri 27 Sept, 8pm: St Peter's Church, Bandon, Co Cork
Sat 28 Sept, 7.30pm: The Model, Sligo

  (Photo: Noel Marry)

 

NOV: Ardee Baroque Festival (10th anniversary edition!)

IBO/Monica Huggett

Don't miss this annual festival, a feast of all things baroque in the gorgeous surrounds of St Mary's Abbey.    You can keep en eye on the festival programme by visiting  http://www.createlouth.ie/category/music/baroque
Fri 15 Nov, 8pm:  St Mary's Abbey, Ardee
Sun 17 Nov, 7pm: St Mary's Abbey, Ardee
(*tickets ONLY available from Ardee Baroque Festival, bookings open shortly)

 

 (photo: Shane Murphy)

 

DEC:  HANDEL'S MESSIAH

IBO/John Butt with Resurgam choir and guest soloists

Start your festive season with a glorious production of Handel's masterpiece in 3 of Ireland's finest atmospheric venues.
Fri 6 Dec, 7.30pm: Christ Church Cathedral DUBLIN (Tkts 30/25eu)
 
ON SALE SHORTLY:
Sat 7 Dec, 7pm: Triskel Christchurch CORK
Sun 8 Dec, 6.30pm: St Nicholas Collegiate Church GALWAY

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ALSO ON IN DECEMBER:

A Baroque Christmas at the National Concert Hall

IBO / NCCI / Paul Hillier

Closer to Christmas, this is a fabulous way to enjoy a beautiful Baroque performance in the Hall's main auditorium.  Programme to be advised.
Sun 15 Dec, 8pm:  National Concert Hall DUBLIN
(*tickets ONLY available from the National Concert Hall)

 

 (photo: Brendan McCormack)

 

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27-31 Jan 2014: MASTERWORKS: Concerti Bizarri!

Our annual concert series in January is back, this time with a focus on the bizarre and the beautiful!  Join us for 3 x hour long performances at the end of January, in the lovely setting of the Newman Church on St Stephens Green, Dublin.  Each concert features works by members of the Bach family, along with Vivaldi and Telemann.
 
Mon 27 Jan, 7.30pm:  Newman Church, DUBLIN (Tkts 16/14 euro)
Wed 29 Jan, 7.30pm: Newman Church, DUBLIN (Tkts 16/14 euro)
Fri 31 Jan, 7.30pm: Newman Church, DUBLIN (Tkts 16/14 euro)
NEW: Season ticket available - enjoy all 3 concerts for just 45 euro.  

 

And don't forget to keep an eye on our web site for details of our BOUTIQUE BAROQUE programme in this week  - a great little series of audience talks and schools workshops taking place in the Kevin Barry Room, National Concert Hall.
 
 

  (Photo: David Corrigan)

 

 

 

 

 

FEB 2014: Die Alte Schule (The Old School)

IBO Chamber Soloists / Monica Huggett

A soulful and very special project to round off our season:  JS Bach cantatas and his Brandenburg Concerto No 6, with guest vocalists and viola da gamba players.
 
Thurs 27 Feb, 7.30pm:  Christ Church Cathedral DUBLIN (Tkts 16/14 euro) *
Fri 28 Feb, 8pm: St Peter's Church DROGHEDA
Sat 1 March, 8pm: St Peter's Church PORTLAOISE (tkts from Dunamaise Theatre)
 
 (*tickets also available shortly  from the National Concert Hall:  www.nch.ie)

  (Photo: Noel Marry)

 

  

 

(looking for details of a past season? Please visit Archive Season 2012-13)