Le Foyer des Artistes
A magnet for excellence in music and community engagement
Le Foyer des Artistes is an ensemble of musicians, from across the world, united to share extraordinary experiences with our patrons and community
Concerts
4 February 2023
St Columb’s Hall, Derry, Northern Ireland
Concerto Award Finalists’ Recital
16 March 2023
St Columb’s Hall, Derry, Northern Ireland
Young Singers Collective Concert Finale
Open House
Le Foyer des Artistes is passionate about community engagement. So much so, we want to make sure that wherever we perform, our doors are always open to you.
Come to our concerts or experience the creative process at one of our open rehearsals. You can meet the artists, participate in workshops, or even collaborate
with us.
Open Workshops

- 5 - 8 December 2023
Caroline Dowdle
Don’t miss the chance to Caroline Dowdle, from the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, as she shares her vast experience and technical insight with the emerging young stars of tomorrow.

- 10- 11 March 2023
Caroline Dowdle
Don’t miss the chance to Caroline Dowdle, from the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, as she shares her vast experience and technical insight with the emerging young stars of tomorrow.
St Columb’s Hall Concerto Award
The St Columb’s Hall Concerto Award was created by Le Foyer des Artistes in partnership with the St Columb’s Hall Trust to establish one of the most significant music bursaries and concerto performance opportunities in Ireland, in celebration of the feast day of St Columba.
Young Singers Collective
The Young Singers Collective is a special programme for exceptionally gifted young singers, of any nationality, about to embark on an international singing career.
Members of the Young Singers Collective have the opportunity to work with a world-class artistic team and perform in the Concert Finale.
Le Foyer des Artistes

Darren Hargan
Founder | Director
Darren Hargan is the Founder and Artistic Director of Le Foyer des Artistes. He is a conductor and pianist, and one of the most sought-after coaches for singers in Europe.

Board of Directors

(L-R) Chairman – John Harkin, Brenda Morgan MBE, Steven Scullion, Tiffany Fragman,
Darren Hargan, Selina Horshi, Brian Doherty and Helen Quigley (not pictured)