
Annette Cleary, a cellist, trained with renowned instructors like Antonio Janigro and Andre Navarra, earning a Doctorate in Music from DCU. A prizewinner in international competitions, she’s soloed with orchestras like the Sudwestfunk Orchestra and RTE Concert Orchestra. As Principal Cellist, she’s collaborated with ensembles including the London Symphony Orchestra and Irish Baroque Orchestra. She performs globally, from Japan to Southern Africa.
John Feeley, hailed by the Washington Post as ‘Ireland’s leading classical guitarist’, studied in Dublin, New York, and Maynooth. He’s acclaimed for championing Irish composers and has recorded with esteemed musicians like the Chieftains and Montserrat Caballes. Feeley’s performances span iconic venues worldwide, from Sydney Opera House to New York’s Carnegie Hall. He’s a fixture at international guitar festivals and holds a PhD in music. As an educator, he’s taught at prestigious institutions like the Royal Irish Academy of Music and the Conservatory of Music, Dublin.
Sponsored by: Patrick Ridge