Since moving to Minnesota from his native Ireland, Conor O’Brien has built an eclectic professional portfolio that covers almost every facet of the music business. As a modern violinist, he was a member of the Minnesota Opera Orchestra for 18 years, has performed with the Minnesota Orchestra and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and has concertized on three continents, including a tour of South Korea with the World Symphony Orchestra. He has worked with artists in many diverse genres, including recording with Taylor Swift and Celine Dion, and performing live with Dessa.

As a baroque violinist, he has performed with the Mirandola Ensemble, Bach Society of Minnesota, Christ Church Baroque (Ireland), Lyra Baroque Orchestra, Consortium Carissimi, Elm Ensemble, and La Grande Bande, amongst others. Conor has been a faculty member/guest clinician at myriad schools and colleges, including Luther College and Gustavus Adolphus College.

His entrepreneurial spirit complements his work as performer and teacher; he is artistic director of the Loring String Quartet, and music contractor/consultant for many local and national music organizations.

In his free time, he enjoys playing football (soccer) and spending time with his family.