Barry Douglas and Camerata Ireland

Barry Douglas is an Irish name instantly recognised in the concert halls of the world. In 1986, he became one of only two non-Russians - the other being Van Cliburn - to have won outright the Tchaikovsky Gold Medal in Moscow. Since then he has performed and recorded with the world’s leading orchestras and conductors in most of the world’s great concert venues. He continues for most of the year to travel from his home in Paris to play in the concert halls of the world.

Camerata Ireland

Barry Douglas founded Camerata Ireland in 1999 as an orchestra of Irish musicians determined to match the best in the world. Through its tours in USA, South America, China and most of Europe it has quickly developed a reputation for excellence and for creating a particularly distinctive Irish string sound. In 2004, President McAleese and Queen Elizabeth II became joint Patrons of Camerata Ireland, testament to Camerata Ireland’s all Ireland commitment and to its determination to create opportunity for the very best young Irish musicians.

Camerata Ireland has three sources of uniqueness:

1. Our Joint Patrons

2. Barry Douglas

3. Our commitment to the best of young Irish musical talent – north and south.
We provide opportunities for them to learn … to tour … to play with the best … and perhaps to go solo.

Camerata Ireland are most grateful for the support of Global Sponsor
Randox Laboratories