Chamber Choir Ireland

Chamber Choir Ireland
Established1991
Founders
PurposeProfessional choral ensemble
Location
Artistic Director
Paul Hillier
Websitechamberchoirireland.com
Formerly called
National Chamber Choir of Ireland
Chamber Choir Ireland in 2016

Chamber Choir Ireland, formerly known as the National Chamber Choir of Ireland, is the Republic of Ireland's national choral ensemble and national chamber choir, and the only regularly funded professional choir in the country. Primarily funded by the Arts Council of Ireland, the choir is the resident ensemble at the National Concert Hall and Affiliated Artists to Dublin City University. Paul Hillier, has been the choir's Artistic Director since 2008.

The choir's repertoire spans from early Renaissance music to the present day. It also commissions new works by contemporary composers. In addition to its performances in Ireland and international tours, the choir has released recordings on the Naxos, Harmonia Mundi, Orchid Classics, RTÉ Lyric FM, and Louth Contemporary Music Society labels.

Chamber Choir Ireland is a member of the European network of professional chamber choirs, TENSO