Artists

A former Principal Conductor of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, David Brophy now enjoys a close relationship with both RTÉ orchestras in addition to regular appearances as guest conductor with the Ulster Orchestra. His career has seen him conduct throughout Europe, Africa, the US, Canada and China.

He has broadcast on RTÉ, BBC, CBC (Canada), Sky Arts 2 and across the EBU and has recorded for Silva Screen, Lyric FM, Tara Records, V2 Records, New World Records and Compass Records recording labels. His television appearances include the National Concert Hall’s 25th anniversary gala concert, The Symphony Sessions (RTÉ) and Proms in the Park (BBC) with the Ulster Orchestra. Film credits include Shaun Davey’s scores for The Abduction Club and Ella Enchanted while his 2011 recording of Victor Herbert’s operetta Eileen for New World Records, conducting the Orchestra of Ireland in collaboration with triple Grammy award-winning producer Judith Sherman, was released to wide critical acclaim.

Aside from his work as a musician, David presented the RTÉ1 award-winning TV series Instrumental and fronted the IFTA award-winning High Hopes Choir for Tyrone Productions and RTÉ1 TV. He is a board member of Ireland’s Contemporary Music Centre and was appointed chief conductor of the WDR Funkhaus Orchestra in Cologne in April 2024.