Camerata Ireland was founded by Barry Douglas in 1999 in response to the historic Good Friday Agreement: his vision being that an all-Ireland orchestra could unite musicians from both sides of the border, embodying the spirit of cooperation and harmony fostered by the Agreement. Camerata Ireland’s inaugural performances were on consecutive days in Dublin Castle and Stormont’s Parliament Buildings and, in recognition of the exceptional nature, quality and purpose of its work, Joint Patronage from Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, was conferred in 2004.

Camerata’s achievements over the past 25 years have been extraordinary. At their core is the annual Clandeboye Festival in the historic Clandeboye Estate in County Down, which showcases international soloists as well as hosting the Camerata Ireland Academy - a young artist mentoring program with an impressive list of alumni. The orchestra also performs frequently in a residency at the National Concert Hall in Dublin, Ireland.

With Barry Douglas as Director and soloist, the orchestra has toured globally to great critical acclaim - in North and South America, China and widely throughout Europe, including a Carnegie Hall début and BBC Proms performance. The orchestra has recorded the complete Beethoven Piano Concertos and the Triple Concerto with Barry Douglas for Satirino Records.

Camerata Ireland is delighted to be commencing its 25th anniversary celebrations with this US Tour. The orchestra is grateful to its principal funders the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and global sponsors Randox for their ongoing support.