From 2011 to 2013 the Orchestra of St Cecilia performed the first three series of Haydn symphonies (18 concerts and 54 symphonies)at the Newman University Church, St Stephen's Green, Dublin, a building possessing splendid acoustics and architectural magnificence.
The Orchestra of St Cecilia was formed in January 1995. Drawn from the finest of Dublin’s professional musicians, it has a notable reputation for the excellent quality of its performances.
The Orchestra of St Cecilia was formed in January 1995. Drawn from the finest of Dublin’s professional musicians, it has a notable reputation for the excellent quality of its performances.
Conducted by Proinnsías Ó Duinn
Lindsay Armstrong, Manager/Artistic Director
1st Violins
Therésè Timony - leader symphonies 36 & 71
Margaret Burns - leader symphonies 3, 4 & 39
Sylvia Roberts
Anita Vedres
Sebastian Liebig
Clodagh Vedres
2nd Violins
Dara O’Connell
Melanie Briggs
Elena Quinn
Jenny Burns
Violas
Elizabeth Csibi
Lisa Quinn
Cellos
Niall O’Loughlin
Claire Fitch
Moya O’Grady
Bass
Aura Stone
Harpsichord
Gillian Smith
Rachel Factor
Flute
Madeleine Staunton
Oboes
Patricia Corcoran
Jenny Magee
Bassoons
John Hearne
Horns
Andre Cavanagh
Tom Briggs
Fearghal O Ceallacháin
Declan McCarthy
The Orchestra of St Cecilia Collection was kindly donated to Dublin City Library & Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street in 2016.