About us

Valentia Island is the perfect place for a unique chamber music festival, nestled in a rich and vibrant landscape.

It is a spectacular location as one of Ireland’s most westerly points, steeped in history (ancient and recent) and boasts a host of stunning venues.  Founded by pianist Mary Dullea in 2014, Chamber Music on Valentia presents an annual festival of international stature throughout Valentia Island. 

Thematically resonating with this backdrop, it connects performers and audience with inspirational performances in authentic settings, produces novel outreach activities and fosters a rich connection with the music and the performers.

“Valentia Island is the perfect place for a unique chamber music festival, nestled in a vibrant and rich landscape.”

Meet the team

Mary Dullea

Mary Dullea

Founder + Artistic Director

As soloist and chamber musician, Irish pianist Mary Dullea has built an impressive reputation as a performer and commissioner of new music, performing internationally, and is the Founder and Artistic Director of Chamber Music on Valentia.

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Nathan James Dearden

Nathan James Dearden

Festival Manager

Nathan James Dearden is a composer of concert music and mixed media, conductor, teacher and arts advisor, whose work has been described as “hauntingly beautiful” (Media Wales).

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Darragh Clawson

Darragh Clawson

Festival Intern

Darragh is a driven and ambitious festival intern in his final year of Event Management studies at Munster Technological University. With a strong passion for creating unforgettable experiences, he has embarked on an internship journey to further develop his skills and knowledge in the festival industry.  

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