'Ivernia', Manchester's new Irish orchestra, will make its début in a concert on Sunday 11th March in the elegant setting of Manchester Cathedral. This special concert, called ‘Beyond the Shamrock: Music from Ireland’ is one of the highlights of this year’s Manchester Irish Festival, now celebrating its 17th year as one of Europe's biggest celebrations of Irish culture.
The Ivernia Orchestra is an electrifying group of Irish classical musicians based in Manchester and the UK whose name is derived from Ptolemy’s name for Ireland. The group, from the four corners of Ireland, have come together under the direction of Galway conductor Sinéad Hayes, to celebrate the island’s vibrant musical past, present and future.
The concert will feature works by Elaine Agnew, Ailís Ni Ríain, Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin and Irish symphonist John Kinsella. The orchestra is also joined by award winning Manchester traditional flute virtuoso Michael McGoldrick.
Prof. Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin of the Irish World Music Academy of Music and Dance writes of the project: ‘The idea of an initiative that pulls together the Irish voice in classical music in Britain - not least with an ear to the traditional voice - seems to me to have enormous resonance with the North/South/East/West energies between both islands at this time.’
Lawrence Hennigan from the Manchester Irish Festival said "We are delighted to be involved in helping to support such a historic cultural event. With such a talented group of classically trained professional Irish musicians, it promises to be an unforgettable evening."
Tickets for the concert are priced at £10/£7 (concs.) and available from Quay Tickets on 0843 208 0500 or on the door. To contact the orchestra visit www.facebook.com/IverniaOrchestra or e-mail on
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