Dearbhla Collins
PIANIST
“…delivering the sound world with the most intense and persuasive concentration…”
THE IRISH TIMES
Dearbhla Collins is one of Ireland’s finest musicians
The prize winning pianist is a regular recital partner to many international renowned singers including Tara Erraught, Fatma Said and Benjamin Appl. She is passionate about mentoring young talent and as Head of Artistic Administration at the National Opera Studio, London she helps the best of this talent to launch their careers. She regularly collaborates in lessons with singers such as Dame Ann Murray, Sir Thomas Allen, Marie McLaughlin, and Brigitte Fassbaender.
Vocal Coach
Currently Head of Artistic Administration at the National Opera Studio, London and vocal coach at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin. Dearbhla has coached in the Universität für Musik, Vienna, in Zurich and the Beijing Central Conservatory, and regularly plays for classes and masterclasses with the world’s leading singers.
Dearbhla performs with some of the world’s most renowned singers on the most prominent international stages
Artistic Director of the Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition
Dearbhla is Artistic Director of the prestigious Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition, based in Dublin Ireland. The competition provides young singers the opportunity to compete at the highest international level.