From 2011 to 2013 the Orchestra of St Cecilia performed the first three series of Haydn symphonies (18 concerts and 54 symphonies)at the Newman University Church, St Stephen's Green, Dublin, a building possessing splendid acoustics and architectural magnificence.

The Orchestra of St Cecilia was formed in January 1995. Drawn from the finest of Dublin’s professional musicians, it has a notable reputation for the excellent quality of its performances.

The Orchestra of St Cecilia was formed in January 1995. Drawn from the finest of Dublin’s professional musicians, it has a notable reputation for the excellent quality of its performances.

Conducted by Proinnsías Ó Duinn

Lindsay Armstrong, Manager/Artistic Director

1st Violins Therésè Timony - leader symphonies 36 & 71 Margaret Burns - leader symphonies 3, 4 & 39 Sylvia Roberts Anita Vedres Sebastian Liebig Clodagh Vedres

2nd Violins Dara O’Connell Melanie Briggs Elena Quinn Jenny Burns

Violas Elizabeth Csibi Lisa Quinn

Cellos Niall O’Loughlin Claire Fitch Moya O’Grady

Bass Aura Stone

Harpsichord Gillian Smith Rachel Factor

Flute Madeleine Staunton

Oboes Patricia Corcoran Jenny Magee

Bassoons John Hearne

Horns Andre Cavanagh Tom Briggs Fearghal O Ceallacháin Declan McCarthy

The Orchestra of St Cecilia Collection was kindly donated to Dublin City Library & Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street in 2016.