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Executive Director

Artistic Director

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Lucy Hayward O'Leary

I am the Executive Director and orchestra manager of Luminosa Music.  I am a classically trained musician in piano and violin with an MA in Arts Policy and Practice from NUI Galway. 

I manage production, company operations and fundraising and believe that the creation of a professional orchestra in Galway is culturally significant, timely and a much-needed orchestra for what is Ireland's unofficial Capital of Culture.  I co-founded Luminosa to be an exciting, progressive and entrepreneurial organisation that shines a light on world-class talent and performance, whilst also programming a new and diverse music series with an emphasis on Irish composers and contemporary works.  I aim to develop the orchestra over the coming years and continue to produce highly enjoyable concerts in Galway and further afield. 

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I am particularly interested in curating programmes of music that are linked by a narrative or theme which can interest new audiences, particularly those who have not had much experience with classical music.  Our music can reach everyone, reaching over boundaries, borders, flags, race, religion and political beliefs.  It reaches everyone in a unique way and I am passionate about advocating for wider appreciation of its value in our society.

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I believe that Galway deserves its own orchestra in order to develop our music infrastructure in the west of Ireland and give opportunities to musicians living and working here to perform and create.  We prioritise Irish composers and composers who are lesser-known, commissioning new Irish music where we can.

Paul Ezergailis 

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As Artistic Director, Paul leads the Artistic Committee in the curation of concert programmes, performance and interpretation and wider artistic matters.  

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You can read more about the other members of the Artistic Committee here:

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Ingrid Nicola

Adrian Mantu

Nicola Geddes

Sinead Hayes

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Artistic Committee

Volunteer Team


We engage regularly with the amazing volunteers at the Galway Volunteer Centre.
For more information contact Liz Wonacott at www.volunteergalway.ie



 

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