Recent Quotes from guest artists

The ICO is a fantasic ensemble of international quality.
Alison Balsom 

The Irish Chamber Orchestra is a first-class, international ensemble, with its wonderful new home-space in Limerick and its young, passionate, dedicated players.
Stephen Hough


The Irish Chamber Orchestra is a very special group, combining qualities of superb musicianship, enthusiasm and openness, and a rare sense of idealistic ensemble.
Steven Isserlis

The Irish Chamber Orchestra performs music with the sumptuousness sound of a top orchestra, the chiseled detail of ace chamber musicians and the rare joy of an ensemble who loves what they do.
Steven Mackey

Other Quotes

I applaud the Irish Chamber Orchestra’s success and the dynamic role it is playing to nurture and enhance the creativity of our country and people.
Professor Don Barry, President of UL

The Irish Chamber Orchestra has established itself as one of Irelands leading cultural ambassadors having established relationships with leading artists, set benchmark standards for orchestral excellence and offered key opportunities for some of Ireland’s most talented musicians and composers.
Martin Cullen TD, Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism

I am proud to know that the lives of Irish people are being enriched, and that Ireland is being represented on the international stage, by such a vibrant and talented ensemble.
Mary Robinson

The Irish Chamber Orchestra has achieved remarkable national and international acclaim and is well on its way to becoming one of the world's great chamber orchestras.
Dr. Edward Walsh