Culture That Made Me: Music maestro David Brophy picks his touchstones
David Brophy will conduct the Irish Chamber Orchestra at Blackwater Valley Opera Festival, Lismore Castle.
David Brophy, 53, grew up in Santry, Co Dublin. In 2007, he was appointed principal conductor of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. He has conducted orchestras at major international events, including Queen Elizabeth II’s state visit to Ireland in 2011. He was made principal conductor with Cologne’s WDR Funkhaus orchestra in 2024. He will conduct the Irish Chamber Orchestra for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, May 27-June 2, Blackwater Valley Opera Festival, Lismore Castle, Co Waterford. See: www.blackwatervalleyopera.ie.
