Huge congratulations to the winners of the Irish Heritage Bursary Auditions! These talented musicians impressed at the auditions held at Wigmore Hall earlier this month.

Among them was Dublin-violinist, Eve Quigley who kindly shared her thoughts with IBSL on including Ina Boyle’s Phantasy in her programme.

‘My name is Eve Quigley, and I am a violist from Dublin in my fourth year at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Last week, I was honoured to receive the Irish Heritage Homan Potterton Bursary for Strings, following an early morning performance at Wigmore Hall in London.

A highlight of my programme was Ina Boyle’s Phantasy for viola and piano—a remarkable work that I had the privilege of exploring with the brilliant pianist Craig White. It was a joy to delve into Boyle’s evocative sound world, from the grandeur of sweeping chords to spirited marches, culminating in a deeply expressive, soulful melody. It was such a pleasure to explore this beautiful piece, and I am excited to continue discovering more of Ina Boyle’s music in the future!

In the coming months, I will be performing at St James’s Piccadilly on 30th April at 1 pm, and at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama on June 10th at 6pm.’

Eve Quigley & Craig White.
Image from Eve Quigley.

See the full list of recipients below, and join IBSL in wishing them glittering futures.

Irish Heritage Bursary for Performance: Dida Condria (piano)

Homan Potterton Bursary for String Instruments: Eve Quigley (viola)

The Brackaville Bursary for Vocal Studies: Emily Hogarty (mezzo-soprano)

BVOF Special Award: Thomas Kelly (percussion)