Irish Baroque Orchestra - Strategic Plan 2021-2025 - Reimagining Our Culture

1. ARTISTIC OBJECTIVE To develop Ireland’s HIP scene and advance the orchestra’s profile at an international level, building on a reputation for artistic excellence based on a solid foundation of research. 2021 CONTEXT Celebrating its 25th year in 2021, the Irish Baroque Orchestra has built a reputation based on high artistic standards and a commitment to innovative research-based programming and performance. Its place in Irish musical life is recognised through strategic funding from Arts Council Ireland, and a residency at the National Concert Hall, Dublin, as well as long-running relationships with respected promoters and festivals across the country. The appointment of Peter Whelan as Artistic Director in 2018 places new emphasis on research at the heart of the organisation’s work. This has opened up valuable opportunities for the IBO, building on the success of highly-regarded projects delivered in the last three years. By embedding the journey from manuscript to performance firmly into the creative process, the IBO has an artistic identity completely distinct from any other groups in the Irish Classical landscape, and a completely unique offer for international audiences. IRISH BAROQUE ORCHESTRA REIMAGINING OUR CULTURE STRATEGIC PLAN 2021-2025 MALCOLM PROUD 05