November Updates

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Our Upcoming Concerts
Death And The Maiden
Prepare to be swept away by the sheer melancholy and desperation pervading Schubert’s life. Don’t miss Death and the Maiden, an indelible masterpiece which enthrals musicians and listeners two hundred years on. Music from Dowland, Delius, Debussy, and Crawford Seeger provides a mesmerizing experience that touches on a range of human emotions in Dublin and Limerick on 16 & 17 November.

Celebrate Christmas
Start your celebrations early with fabulous Christmas concerts featuring star soprano Ailish Tynan. Enjoy festive music, songs, and carols at St. Mary’s Cathedral Limerick at 1pm and 7.30pm on Friday 15 December. ICO also visits Ferns, Co. Wexford on Saturday 16 December, home to Conductor, Karen Ní Bhroin.

RTÉ Lyric FM
Tune in to Marty in the Morning on Monday 4th December as Marty chats with Conductor Karen Ní Bhroin about her conducting career, her upcoming ICO appearances in Limerick and in her native Ferns on 15 & 16 December.

ICO Christmas Cards
Our charming Christmas cards by Jacob Stack are back! Two new designs, in packs of 8, with all proceeds going to our free educational programmes. New cards are available to buy at The Hunt Museum Gift Shop, Limerick Milk Market (18 & 25 November only) and online.

Vacancy – Marketing Manager (Maternity Leave)
Are you a skilled marketing professional who would like to work with our dynamic team? You could play a vital role in promoting ICO's performances, events, and educational programs. This temporary position requires strong marketing and communication skills, as well as a passion for classical music. Extended deadline for applications is 15 November.

ICO Online
Matthew Draper chatted with Thomas Zehetmair on Schubert (watch here). Meanwhile, Joanne Tierney updated Matthew on our Christmas offerings this year (watch here). Looking ahead, Ailish Tynan and Karen Ní Bhroin will add to the mix of upcoming guests.

Corporate Appreciation Evening
We held our first Corporate Appreciation Evening at The East Room, Plassey House, Limerick. Chair Aibhlín McCrann, CEO Gerard Keenan and Development Manager Joanne Tierney addressed funders and thanked them for their ongoing support. We were blown away by Sophie Dillon, a graduate of Sing Out With Strings and Irish Chamber Orchestra Youth Orchestra (ICO Youth). Sophie, our first participant to study music at Third Level, spoke of the power and confidence she developed during her time with ICO. This impact was clearly seen on being awarded €1,000 - she donated it straight back to Sing Out With Strings (ICO Teach) - true philanthropy in action.