David O’Doherty began studying violin at the R.I.A.M. with Maeve Broderick and Geraldine O'Grady, later training with Adrian Petcu in Cork and Ronald Masin at Y.E.S. He graduated with a B.Mus. Honours from the DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama in 1996. Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland, he pursued advanced studies at the Lausanne Conservatoire with Pierre Amoyal, earning a First Prize Diploma of Virtuosity. During this time, he performed in chamber recitals with Amoyal and debuted as a soloist with the conservatory orchestra.

David made his American debut in 1997 on Boston’s “Morning pro Musica” and performed with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland a year later. His passion for chamber music led him to the Geneva Conservatory and later to Paris, where his Byron Quartet specialized with Gabor Takacs Nagy and the Ysaye Quartet. They graduated with honors and received support from the Pro Quartet scheme.

David has collaborated with renowned musicians and performed at festivals such as the West Cork Festival and Espace 2 Schubertiade. His international career includes recitals at venues like the National Concert Hall in Dublin and the Chopin Hall in Warsaw. A recording artist with seven albums, he is also a member of Reflecting Strings and co-founder of the acclaimed Paderewski Trio. Currently, he lectures at the DIT Conservatory and remains active as a soloist, conductor, and chamber musician.