Young Limerick musicians are set to play on the Viennese stage

THIRTY young musicians from Limerick are preparing to represent the county, set to travel to Austria to compete in the World Orchestra Festival next month.

The historic city of Vienna will welcome the brightest young musical talents from around the world to the festival, a celebration of passion, resilience, and extraordinary potential. 

Among the competitors, ICO Youth, a group of 30 young musicians from Limerick City will proudly carry the flag for Ireland, shining a powerful light on Limerick’s spirit and talent.

These young artists' presence on this international stage is a testament to the power of opportunity and the strength of dedication.

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“This is transformational for the individuals, for the community, and for the future of Limerick. Irish Chamber Orchestra extends deep gratitude to the Ireland Funds, to our Friends and Sponsors whose belief and generosity have made this extraordinary journey possible. We remain committed to nurturing talent, inspiring hope, and creating pathways where young people can dream boldly and shine brilliantly” said CEO Gerry Keenan.

Viennese audiences will be swept away by an emotive programme brimming with grandeur, from the delicate wonder of Beginnings by Sam Perkin, through the soulful heartbeat of Arthur Duff’s Irish Suite for Strings, the playful brilliance of Strauss’s Pizzicato and Tritsch-Tratsch Polkas, to the cosmic intensity of Holst’s Mars and the high spirits of Jupiter. 

The night reaches its crescendo with Dvořák’s New World Symphony, a symphonic journey that speaks of hope, belonging, and new horizons.  

ICO Youth will be conducted in Vienna by Tamasine Anna Plowman, over the course of the festival dates from July 9 - 14. 

As conductor of the ICO Youth Orchestra, Tamasine draws on her varied life experiences and unique creative vision as a performer and teacher to inspire future musicians.

ICO Youth will have the opportunity to perform in some of Europe’s most prestigious venues, including the legendary House of Strauss and Vienna’s City Hall, culminating in a breathtaking finale at the Golden Hall of the Musikverein.  

Workshops with world-class professors from Vienna’s University of Music and Performing Arts heightens the experience, enriching student knowledge and sharpening their skills, empowering these young musicians to reach greater goals.