The Irish Baroque Orchestra (IBO), Ireland’s time-travelling orchestra, is delighted to announce the appointment of Tadhg Sudlow as Associate Artist for 2026. Tadhg Sudlow, an acclaimed musician renowned for his dynamic performances and deep commitment to historically-informed practice, will direct three concerts during the 2026 season exploring queer history through the lens of music. As a versatile musician, Tadhg has experience as a historical violinist and violist across Europe and...

For the last decade the Irish Baroque Orchestra has been fortunate to have the President of Ireland, Uachtaráin na hÉireann Michael D. Higgins, as our sole Patron.  During this period the orchestra has become one of Ireland's foremost ensembles culminating in a recent performance at the BBC Proms, recognised as the world's greatest classical music festival.  Commenting on the patronage the Irish Baroque Orchestra's Chair, Peter Finnegan, says "As the President's term comes to an end we want...

Congratulations to our Artistic Director Peter Whelan on news of his new role as Artistic Partner with National Symphony Orchestra! Peter's first concerts with the NSOI will take place in January 2026. We are delighted that he will continue in his role as Artistic Director of the Irish Baroque Orchestra alongside this new commitment, continuing to blaze a trail of excellence with us at home and abroad. Experience Peter in action at our performance of Bach's extraordinary Mass in B Minor on...