Biography
Peter Whelan is among the most exciting and versatile exponents of historical performance of his generation, with a remarkable career as a conductor, keyboardist and solo bassoonist. He is Artistic Director of the Irish Baroque Orchestra and founding Artistic Director of Ensemble Marsyas. Recent engagements have included appearances with the Stavanger Symphony Orchestra, Academy of Ancient Music, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, the English Concert, Irish Chamber Orchestra, Netherlands Chamber Orchestra and Beethoven Orchester Bonn. As conductor, Peter has a particular passion for exploring and championing neglected music from the Baroque era. Recent projects funded by The Arts Council (Ireland) and Creative Scotland involved recreating and staging live performances
Performance credits
Upcoming performances Today Onwards
Past performances 2017 — Yesterday
Monteverdi Choir / English Baroque Soloists / Peter Whelan, Händel
Elbphilharmonie & Laeiszhalle HamburgConductor
View cast and crewAnn Murray Lifetime Achievement Award Gala Concert, HändelMozartVarious
National Concert HallConductor
View program, cast and crewHugh Cutting sings Bach with the Dunedin Consort, Bach, J. S.
Dunedin Consort and PlayersConductor
View program, cast and crewFeatured past performances
Monteverdi Choir / English Baroque Soloists / Peter Whelan, Händel
Elbphilharmonie & Laeiszhalle HamburgConductor
View cast and crew
Ann Murray Lifetime Achievement Award Gala Concert, HändelMozartVarious
National Concert HallConductor
View program, cast and crew
Upcoming performances
24L'olimpiade (The Olympiad), Vivaldi
Irish National OperaConductor
View cast and crewTue20:00
Cork, IrelandThu20:00
Waterford, IrelandSat20:00
Limerick, IrelandTue19:30
Letterkenny, IrelandThu20:00
Navan, IrelandSat19:30
Dun Laoghaire, Ireland
Biography
Peter Whelan is among the most exciting and versatile exponents of historical performance of his generation, with a remarkable career as a conductor, keyboardist and solo bassoonist. He is Artistic Director of the Irish Baroque Orchestra and founding Artistic Director of Ensemble Marsyas. Recent engagements have included appearances with the Stavanger Symphony Orchestra, Academy of Ancient Music, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, the English Concert, Irish Chamber Orchestra, Netherlands Chamber Orchestra and Beethoven Orchester Bonn. As conductor, Peter has a particular passion for exploring and championing neglected music from the Baroque era. Recent projects funded by The Arts Council (Ireland) and Creative Scotland involved recreating and staging live performances
