Geraldine O’Doherty
Principal harpist with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and Professor of Harp at the Royal Irish Academy of Music.
Upcoming Events
RTÉ Concert Orchestra Summer Lunchtime Series
July 29, August 12, 19 & 26 2025
This year’s presentation of lunchtime sensations places a special focus on female conductors and composers, and spotlights film soundtracks and cinematically-inspired kaleidoscopic pieces.
Stay tuned for upcoming events, performances and masterclasses.
Recent Events
RTÉ Radio 1 Music Masters
Jul 28, 2025
Principal harpist with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and Professor of Harp at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Geraldine O’Doherty, gives Oliver a comprehensive run down of her instrument – the harp.
Harrogate Festival: Mike Lovatt’s Brass Pack
June 26, 2025
Join us for a grand opening of glitz, glamour and classic Hollywood hits. Packed with orchestral colour, the group features swinging French horns, jazz rhythms section, an array of Latin percussion, timpani, harp, and tubas.
Audiences can enjoy sparkling numbers from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, South Pacific and Gone with the Wind right through to John Williams’ Star Wars, Harry Potter and Raiders of the Lost Ark, Marvel / Pixar treats from The Incredibles, The Avengers and Toy Story, and much more!
Perth Festival: Mike Lovatt’s Brass Pack
May 31, 2025
Join the incredible Mike Lovatt’s Brass Pack and special guest singer Anna-Jane Casey for a spectacular concert of brass hits from much-loved MGM Musicals and Hollywood’s biggest movies. This hand-picked Brass Orchestra, founded by virtuoso trumpeter Mike Lovatt, explodes with fresh new arrangements and exciting compositions by Colin Skinner.
Harpissima Europe, Dublin
Feb 22-23, 2025
A weekend of music including interaction with an internationally renowned artist through masterclasses and concerts, an exhibition of Salvi and Lyon & Healy harps and a musical marathon in which students have the opportunity to perform in a concert setting and develop their stage skills.
Harpissima also offers the general public the opportunity to meet the world of the harp in a unique setting, at its highest level. All Harpissima events are free (or minimal cost) to attend, but registration is required.
Ocean Child: Tragic Shipwreck of RMS Tayleur 1854
Jan 24, 2025
A TradFest 2025 event, ‘Ocean Child’ recounts the tragic shipwreck of the RMS Tayleur in 1854, a work for narrator and musicians written and composed by Neil Martin. Performed by the West Ocean String Quartet, Louise Mulcahy, Geraldine O’Doherty, with Stephen Rea narrating.
Harp Masterclass with Geraldine O’Doherty
Oct 24, 2024
Join Geraldine O’Doherty for an inspiring harp masterclass at TU Dublin.
Caterina Schembri: Sea salt and turpentine
Nov 14, 2024
Album launch concert with Ficino Ensemble at NCH, Dublin.
Listen
Hear Geraldine play in ‘A Lady of Paris’, a new short film from Water Feature Films about an elderly lady, Lily who lives with her little dog, Paris.
