The Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra (DPO) | |
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Orchestra | |
Founded | 1997 |
Principal conductor | Derek Gleeson |
Website | www |
The Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra (DPO) is an orchestra based in Dublin, Ireland. It was founded in 1997 and operates under the auspices of the Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra Association, a corporation limited by guarantee [1] and Irish charity,[2] The former Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra was active from the 18th century to the 1930s. The famous violinist, conductor and impresario Pierre Van Maldere conducting from 1751.[3][4] The present music director and conductor is Derek Gleeson.[5]