Shows
CMCIrelandamplify #72 - 'Future Music?', a discussion from Music Current 2022amplify #72 - 'Future Music?', a discussion from Music Current 2022 by CMCIreland
2022-07-2819 min
CMCIrelandamplify #62 - Barbara Dignam on Roger Doyle's 'Babel'amplify #62 - Barbara Dignam on Roger Doyle's 'Babel' by CMCIreland
2022-03-1742 min
CMCIrelandGarrett Sholdice "Quintet"Recorded 9 June 2005, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin. Performed by Concorde.
2021-03-2612 min
CMCIrelandamplify #38 - Norah Walsh / Ryan MolloyEpisode 38 of CMC's forthnighly podcast features conversations with composer and conductor Norah Walsh, recently announced as the winner of the 2021 Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition, and composer, pianist and lecturer Ryan Molloy, whose new album 'tempered' for uilleann pipes and piano was released in February.
Further information and show notes: https://www.cmc.ie/amplify/episode-38
2021-03-2644 minCMCIrelandElaine Agnew "Mushrooming"Recorded 9 June 2005, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin. Performed by Concorde.
2021-03-2513 min
CMCIrelandDeirdre Gribbin "To Bathe her Body in Whiteness"Recorded 9 June 2005, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin. Performed by Concorde.
2021-03-2507 min
CMCIrelandamplify #37 - Ailís Ní Ríain on a year of living through the pandemicA special episode for St Patrick's Day and marking a year of the pandemic. Composer and writer Ailís Ní Ríain reflects on her experiences throughout the past year.
Music improvised by the composer on an altered piano.
Cover image - Rachel Gadsden.
Happy St Patrick's Day to all our listeners.
Further information and show notes: cmc.ie/amplify/episode-37
2021-03-1710 min
CMCIrelandamplify #36 - Anna Murray and Seán Ó DálaighEpisode 36 of CMC's regular podcast features conversations with Tokyo-based Irish composer Anna Murray about her experiences of studying Noh Theatre, and composer and sound artist Seán Ó Dálaigh on his current work with field recordings. Presented by Jonathan Grimes and Evonne Ferguson, with production and editing support by Keith Fennell.
Cover art image by Seán Ó Dálaigh.
Further information and show notes - https://www.cmc.ie/amplify/episode-36
2021-03-0543 minCMCIrelandKaren Power "we're not there yet"Recorded 9 June 2005, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin. Premiered by Concorde. This work was developed following a series of workshops organised by spnm and Concorde.
2021-02-2609 minCMCIrelandDerek Anthony Kelly "Lion in the Rain"Recorded 9 June 2005, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin. Premiered by Concorde. This work was developed following a series of workshops organised by spnm and Concorde.
2021-02-2511 minCMCIrelandPeter Rosser "Slow Drug"Recorded 9 June 2005, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin. Premiered by Concorde. This work was developed following a series of workshops organised by spnm and Concorde.
2021-02-2508 minCMCIrelandamplify #35 - Contemporary Artists Network of CMC ColleaguesMC Communications & Projects Manager Linda O'Shea Farren talks to Jonathan Grimes about CMC's new Contemporary Artists Network of CMC Colleagues programme, alongside contributions from Derek Ball, Robbie Blake, Sineád Hayes, Jenn Kirby, and Hannah Miller.
Further details and show notes - https://www.cmc.ie/amplify/episode-35
2021-02-1934 minCMCIrelandamplify #34 - Donnacha Dennehy / Carol McGonnellEpisode 34 of CMC's podcast. Evonne Ferguson talks to US-based Irish composer Donnacha Dennehy about his current work, musical preoccupations and his experiences of composing during lockdown, Jonathan Grimes talks to Irish clarinettist and new music specialist Carol McGonnell about her life and work, and music from Gráinne Mulvey recorded by Elizabeth Hilliard and Anselm McDonnell for CMC's recent online Salon event.
Further information and show notes - www.cmc.ie/amplify/episode-34
2021-02-0952 minCMCIrelandamplify #32 - Gerald Barry, Seán Clancy, Raymond Deane, Eric Egan and Jane O'Leary on BeethovenTo mark the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth, this week's amplify podcast features composers Gerald Barry, Seán Clancy, Raymond Deane, Eric Egan and Jane O'Leary on Beethoven's influence and inspiration behind some of their works. The episode also features extracts from Beethoven's letters read by Bernard Clarke.
2020-12-1833 min
CMCIrelandamplify #31 - Irish National Opera's 20 Shots of OperaThis week's podcast features four of the composers whose works will be presented as part of Irish National Opera's 20 Shots of Opera online event. Éna Brennan, Michael Gallen, Emma O'Halloran and Evangelia Rigaki talk about their pieces alongside contributions from INO Artistic Director Fergus Sheil and soprano Orla Boylan.
More information and show notes - www.cmc.ie/amplify/episode-31
2020-12-1134 min
CMCIrelandamplify #30 - Library Ireland Week and Francis Heery on his project 'Animal Faith'This week's podcast marks the Library Association of Ireland's annual Library Ireland Week. CMC Library Coordinator Susan Brodigan talks about recent digitisation projects in CMC's library and selects some of the recordings that have been digitised.
Also featured is a conversation with composer Francis Heery about his project 'Animal Faith' which researches the intersections between bioacoustics and composition.
Presented by Jonathan Grimes and Evonne Ferguson.
Further details and show notes:
2020-12-0235 min
CMCIrelandJane O'Leary: Distant VoicesArchival recording of Jane O'Leary's Distant Voices, recorded in September 1998 at the premiere performance at the Donne in Musica International Festival, Fiuggi, Italy and performed by L'Octuor de Violoncelles de la Cité de Paris.
This recording was digitised in 2020 with thanks to funds from The Heritage Council.
2020-11-2701 min
CMCIrelandRaymond Deane: Marche OublieéExcerpt of an archival recording of Raymond Deane's Marche Oublieé, including an excerpt of an introduction by the composer.
Recorded in February 1997 in Skerries Community Centre, Co. Dublin, and performed by the Schubert Ensemble of London.
This recording was digitised in 2020 with thanks to funds from The Heritage Council.
2020-11-2702 min
CMCIrelandDennehy: Pluck, Stroke and HammerExcerpt of an archival recording of Donnacha Dennehy's Pluck, Stroke and Hammer, including an excerpt of an introduction by the composer.
Recorded in St Patrick's Hall in Dublin Castle in 1997 and performed Vanbrugh Quartet and Hugh Tinney (piano).
This recording was digitised in 2020 with thanks to funds from The Heritage Council.
2020-11-2700 min
CMCIrelandGrainne Mulvey: Sextet UnoExcerpt of an archival recording of Gráinne Mulvey's Sextet Uno.
This recording is of the premiere, recorded in the John Field Room in the National Concert Hall, Dublin in 1998 and was performed by Concorde Ensemble.
This recording was digitised in 2020 with thanks to funds from The Heritage Council.
2020-11-2700 min
CMCIrelandEric Sweeney: Musique pour mes AmisExcerpt of an archival recording of Eric Sweeney's Muisque pour mes Amis, including an excerpt of an introduction by the composer.
Recorded in November 1997 in St. Patrick's Hall, Dublin Castle, performed by the Danish Wind Quintet.
This recording was digitised in 2020 with thanks to funds from The Heritage Council.
2020-11-2701 min
CMCIrelandJohn Kinsella: The Splendid YearsExcerpt of an archival recording of John Kinsella's The Splendid Years, recorded in July 1994 in Royal Hospital Kilmainham.
Cormac Breatnach (traditional whistle), Louis Roden (violin), Breige McGoldrick (violin), John Kelly (viola), John O'Kane (cello), Conor Mullen (speaker).
This recording was digitised in 2020 with thanks to funds from The Heritage Council.
2020-11-2702 min
CMCIrelandRhona Clarke: Inside OutArchival recording of Rhona Clarke's Inside Out, including an excerpt of an introduction by the composer.
Recorded in January 1996 in the Coach House, Dublin Castle, and performed by the Amsterdam Guitar Trio.
This recording was digitised in 2020 with thanks to funds from The Heritage Council.
2020-11-2701 minCMCIrelandamplify #29 - Emma CoulthardEpisode 29 of CMC's podcast on Irish composers and new music features a conversation with flautist Emma Coulthard about her career and work with Irish composers. The episode also includes contributions from two of the composers on their collaborations with Emma - Paul Hayes and Fergus Johnston.
Further details and show notes - www.cmc.ie/amplify/episode-29
Subscribe to the podcast - anchor.fm/amplify-podcast
2020-11-2035 minCMCIrelandamplify #28 - Ed Bennett and Karen PowerEpisode 28 of CMC's podcast features conversations with composers about two recent album releases. Ed Bennett's 'Psychedelia' on NMC Recordings, and Karen Power's 'Human Nature'. Presented by Jonathan Grimes and Evonne Ferguson.
2020-11-0635 min
CMCIrelandamplify #27 - Seán Doherty and Orla Flanagan - City of Derry International Choir FestivalEpisode 27 of CMC’s podcast ‘amplify’ features a special episode produced for this year’s City of Derry International Choir Festival. Derry-born composer Seán Doherty talks to Evonne Ferguson about his background in choral singing and composing for choir, and conductor Orla Flanagan talks to Jonathan Grimes about her work with the Mornington Singers and Irish composers.
Further details and show notes: https://www.cmc.ie/amplify/episode-27
2020-10-2341 min
CMCIrelandamplify #26 - Kirkos Ensemble's Biosphere and Jennifer Walshe's Ireland: A Dataset//// Please subscribe to this podcast at https://anchor.fm/amplify-podcast ////
Episode 26 of CMC's podcast on new music from Ireland and Irish composers features a report from Kirkos Ensemble's Biosphere series of outdoor events in September, and audio diaries from Jennifer Walshe, Tonnta vocal ensemble members Robbie Blake and Elizabeth Hilliard, and saxophonist Nick Roth on Jennifer Walshe's recent work 'Ireland: A Dataset'.
Further details and show notes: https://www.cmc.ie/amplify/episode-26
2020-10-0931 min
CMCIrelandElaine Agnew: BreadElaine Agnew's Bread, as featured on Contemporary Music from Ireland, Volume Five.
National Chamber Choir, conductor Celso Antunes.
Recorded in October 2004, St. George's Church, Belfast.
2020-10-0105 min
CMCIrelandamplify #25: Eric Sweeney////Subscribe to our podcast at https://anchor.fm/amplify-podcast /////
The first in a new series of CMC's podcast features a special tribute to composer Eric Sweeney, who passed away in July of this year. The episode features contributions from David Adams, John Buckley, Hazel Farrell, Ronan Guilfoyle and Grainne Mulvey about the composer's life, music and sizeable contribution to music in Ireland. Presented by Jonathan Grimes and Evonne Ferguson.
Further information and show notes: https://www.cmc.ie/amplify/episode-25
2020-09-2832 min
CMCIrelandStrings in the Earth And AirConcorde Ensemble: Alan Smale, violin and Elizabeth Csibi, viola.
Recorded 11 June 1989, Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin.
2020-07-2806 min
CMCIrelandamplify #24 - Crash Ensemble CEO Neva Elliott McGinley and conductor Sineád HayesThe last in the current series of CMC's podcast features conversations with Crash Ensemble CEO Neva Elliott McGinley and conductor Sinead Hayes on their current and future work. Presented by Jonathan Grimes and Evonne Ferguson.
Full details and show notes: https://www.cmc.ie/amplify/episode-24
2020-07-1353 minCMCIrelandAmplify #23 - Judith Ring and Roger DoyleEpisode 23 of CMC's podcast features conversations with Judith Ring on her work and dealing with a creative slump during lockdown, and Roger Doyle on his second electronic opera, 'iGirl'. Presented by Jonathan Grimes and Evonne Ferguson.
Full details and show notes: https://www.cmc.ie/amplify/episode-23
2020-06-2651 min
CMCIrelandAmplify #22 - Andrew HamiltonEpisode 22 of CMC’s podcast features an in-depth interview with composer, Andrew Hamilton about his new album 'Joy' on Ergodos Records and highlights of CMC's Salon online event from last week.
Further information and show notes: www.cmc.ie/amplify/episode-22
2020-06-1228 min
CMCIrelandamplify #21 - Ian Wilson, Jonathan Nangle, Deirdre O'Leary and Ultan O'BrienEpisode 21 of CMC's podcast features conversations with Ian Wilson on taking inspiration from the environment and politics, and his composing career up to this point, Jonathan Nangle and clarinettist Deirdre O'Leary on their recent collaboration for Music Network's Butterfly Sessions, and a profile of CMC Emerging Composer, Ultan O'Brien.
Further information and show notes: https://www.cmc.ie/amplify/episode-21
2020-05-2959 min
CMCIrelandamplify #20 - Amanda Feery, Lina Andonovska, Scott Mc Laughlin and Áine MallonEpisode 20 of CMC's podcast features a conversation with Amanda Feery and Lina Andonovska about their new recording, 'The Scolds', Scott Mc Laughlin on his current projects and composing during lockdown, and a profile of CMC Emerging Composer Áine Mallon. Presented by Jonathan Grimes and Evonne Ferguson.
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2020-05-1550 minCMCIrelandAnna Murray: La Cathédrale Dissoute (Philip Lawson, gui)Anna Murray: La Cathédrale Dissoute (Philip Lawson, guitar)
2020-05-1307 min
CMCIrelandAmplify #19Episode 19 features conversations with Dave Flynn about his current musical focus and the future for Irish composers and musicians after the Covid-19 Pandemic, and Karen Power on performing live with other musicians over the Internet. Presented by Jonathan Grimes and Evonne Ferguson.
Show notes and details of all music used - cmc.ie/amplify/episode-19
2020-05-0848 min
CMCIrelandBenjamin Dwyer on composing, free improvisation and Beckett / Nick Roth on Diatribe RecordsEpisode 18 features conversations with composer and guitarist Benjamin Dwyer on composing, free improvisation and his Beckett-inspired album, 'What is the Word'; and composer, saxophonist and Diatribe Records co-director Nick Roth on the label. Presented by Jonathan Grimes and Evonne Ferguson.
Show notes and details of music played: cmc.ie/amplify/episode-18
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CMCIrelandThe Listening Crowd - Heather MaitlandThe Listening Crowd - Heather Maitland by CMCIreland
2016-08-2601 min
CMCIrelandThe Listening Crowd Conference - David PayThe Listening Crowd Conference - David Pay by CMCIreland
2016-08-2601 min
CMCIrelandMusical Tales series: interview with curator Mark FitzgeraldMusicologist and DIT Music Lecturer Mark Fitzgerald talks about the idea and programme for CMC's Musical Tales series of concerts which take place in Dublin City Libraries on 26 November and 4 December 2015.
More information on the series here: https://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2015/11/04/cmc-presents-musical-tales-two-concerts-in-dublin-city-libraries/
Music extracts: Siobhán Cleary - Fall and Passion; Jane O’Leary – Within/Without; Grainne Mulvey – Eternity is now; James Wilson – Three songs from Another Direction
2015-11-2409 min
CMCIrelandJurgen Simpson on his new opera, 'Air India [redacted]'Irish composer Jurgen Simpson talks about his work on the project, 'Air India [redacted]', a new opera based on the events around the bombing of the Air India Flight 182 in 1985.
The opera will be premiered in Canada on 6 November.
Further details: https://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2015/11/04/a-new-opera-by-jurgen-simpson-is-premiered-in-canada-this-month/
https://www.sfu.ca/sfuwoodwards/events/events1/2015-2016Fall/airindiaredacted.html
2015-11-0515 min
CMCIrelandJohn Buckley talks about writing for Wind QuintetIn advance of the performance of John Buckley's new Wind Quintet No. 2 alongside his first quintet from 1976 by Cassiopeia Winds as part of CMC's Salon series on 29 October 2015, John Buckley talks to CMC about the new work and writing for wind.
Further details: https://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2015/10/07/cmcs-salon-this-month-features-cassiopeia-winds/
Music: John Buckley - Wind Quintet No. 1. Live recording 16 April 2000. 'Composers' Choice', John Field Room, National Concert Hall, Dublin. William Dowdall (fl), Matthew Manning (ob), John Finucane (cl), Michael Jones (bn), Fergus O'Carroll (hn).
2015-10-2009 min
CMCIrelandSeán Clancy on his new electronic work which he is working on for Culture Night in CMCComposer Seán Clancy talks about his project of working on a multi-media piece for electronics and visual media for Culture Night.
More on CMC's Culture Night here:
https://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2015/09/03/culture-night-at-the-contemporary-music-centre/
2015-09-1704 min
CMCIrelandAnna Murray and Michelle O'Rourke on their collaborative piece 'LIT'Composer Anna Murray and soprano Michelle O’Rourke talk about their collaboration on the large scale work 'LIT' for Culture Night 2015.
An extract from the work will be performed in CMC along with other music by Irish composers for voice and electronics by Michelle O’Rourke and Anna Murray.
More information: https://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2015/09/03/culture-night-at-the-contemporary-music-centre/
2015-09-1703 min
CMCIrelandCMC Salon: interview with Éamonn CagneyPercussionist and composer Éamonn Cagney talks about the programme for CMC's upcoming Salon on 28 April at the Kevin Barry Room, National Concert Hall.
The programme features works by Éamonn Cagney, Niwel Tsumbu and Martin Tourish.
More information here: https://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2015/04/01/cmcs-salon-continues-on-28-april-with-performers-eamonn-cagney-niwel-tsumbu-martin-tourish-and-roger-doyle/
Audio editing and production: Mike Glennon
2015-04-2406 minCMCIrelandGreg Caffrey on the Hard Rain Soloist EnsembleComposer and artistic director of the Belfast-based contemporary music group the Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble talks about the group and its upcoming concert tour in April.
More: https://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2015/03/23/hard-rain-soloist-ensemble-to-tour-pierrot-lunaire-with-irish-works/
2015-03-2606 minCMCIrelandGreg Caffrey on the Hard Rain Soloist EnsembleComposer and artistic director of the Belfast-based contemporary music group the Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble talks about the group and its upcoming concert tour in April.
More: https://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2015/03/23/hard-rain-soloist-ensemble-to-tour-pierrot-lunaire-with-irish-works/
2015-03-2606 min
CMCIrelandAdrian Mantu on 'Our Tunes', CMC's event planned for the MusicTown Festival'Our Tunes' is a mini music festival for 5-10 year olds curated by cellist Adrian Mantu of Galway Ensemble-in-Residence, RTÉ ConTempo Quartet.
The festival takes place in CMC on 18 and 19 April 2015 from 10.30-17.30 as part of MusicTown, a new 10-day music festival in Dublin.
Music featured: Eric Sweeney Duo for Saxophone and Piano performed by Gerard McChrystal and Kathryn Page.
More information: https://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2015/03/25/cmc-presents-a-mini-music-festival-for-children-on-18-19-april/
2015-03-2504 min
CMCIrelandRTÉ Horizons Series: David CoonanComposer David Coonan talks about his programme for the 2015 RTÉ Horizons Programme, which takes place on 20 January 2015.
The programme includes Coonan's piece for violin and orchestra , 'Träumerei' (2011) performed by violin soloist Kristine Balanas, and a new work commissioned by RTÉ, 'Sarcasms'.
The RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra will be conducted by Gavin Maloney.
https://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2015/01/01/rte-horizons-2015/
2015-01-1807 min
CMCIrelandInterview with Elaine AgnewInterviews with New Ross Piano Festival Artistic Director Finghín Collins and some of the composers who are part of the Ros Tapestry commission project, a series of 15 planned commissions over 3 years by Irish composers based on the Ros Tapestry panels.
More information: http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2014/09/02/new-ross-piano-festival/
Ros Tapestry project: http://www.rostapestry.com/
2014-09-2304 min
CMCIrelandCMC Director Evonne Ferguson and composer Ian Wilson talk about CMC's Culture Night 2014 eventCMC Director Evonne Ferguson and composer Ian Wilson talk about CMC's Culture Night 2014 event by CMCIreland
2014-09-2203 min
CMCIrelandSeán Mac Erlaine talks about his planned performance for Culture Night 2014 in CMC's courtyardSeán Mac Erlaine talks about his planned performance for Culture Night 2014 in CMC's courtyard by CMCIreland
2014-09-2203 min
CMCIrelandInterview with Gerry MurphyComposer Gerry Murphy talks about composing his piece for the New Ross Piano Festival. The work 'Battles in the Kingdom of Ossory' is one of 5 commissioned works based on the first 5 of the Ros Tapestry series of embroidered panesl depicting events related to events around the Anglo-Norman arrival in the South East of Ireland.
Further information: http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2014/09/02/new-ross-piano-festival/
2014-09-1905 min
CMCIrelandInterview with Sebastian AdamsComposer Sebastian Adams talks about his work commissioned by the New Ross Piano Festival as part of the Ros Tapestry series of commissions.
More information: http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2014/09/02/new-ross-piano-festival/
2014-09-1703 min
CMCIrelandJohn Kinsella talks about his work, 'Ros Tapestry Suite I: The Celts: An Island Fastness'Composer John Kinsella talks about his work for the New Ross Piano Festival, 'Ros Tapestry Suite I: The Celts: An Island Fastness', based on the first in the Ros Tapestry series of panels depicting events around the Anglo-Norman arrival in the South East of Ireland, specifically the founding of the town of New Ross, Co. Wexford.
The work will be premiered during the 2014 New Ross Piano Festival by Finghín Collins and is one of 5 commissioned works, all based on the Ros Tapestries, by Irish composers.
See http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2014/09/02/new-ross-piano-festival/
2014-09-1503 min
CMCIrelandInterview with Finghín CollinsPianist and New Ross Piano Festival Artistic Director Finghín Collins talks about the idea and background behind the Ros Tapestry commissions.
The project involves 15 commissions from Irish composers over 3 years to compose a short piano work based on each of the 15 Ros Tapestries, a series of embroidered panels depicting events around the Anglo-Norman arrival in the South East of Ireland.
See http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2014/09/02/new-ross-piano-festival/ for further information.
2014-09-1104 min
CMCIrelandNew Notes Now: Elaine AgnewInterview with Elaine Agnew along with rehearsal footage taken on 27 May 2014 for her project, 'Mostly Me', a composition of songs and percussion for children aged between 6 and 8 years performing alongside a quartet of musicians.
'Mostly Me' is one of four new music works commissioned by Wicklow County Council and produced by the Contemporary Music Centre under the Per Cent for Art Scheme on behalf of Music Generation Wicklow. These commissions will involve some 300 children and young people between the ages of 6 and 16 across County Wicklow.
The premiere will take place in the Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray on 8 June 2014. See cmcireland...
2014-06-0606 min
CMCIrelandNew Notes Now: Neil MartinInterviews and rehearsal footage from a workshop given by Belfast-born composer Neil Martin as part of the New Notes Now - New Music by Irish Composers for County Wicklow - commissioned by Wicklow County Council and produced by the Contemporary Music Centre under the Per Cent for Art Scheme on behalf of Music Generation Wicklow.
'The Russborough Suite' is a commission for a traditional piece of music arranged for two traditional groups: Club Ceoil in Blessington and Music Under the Mountains in Hollywood.
The premiere of the work will take place in a concert at Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Course...
2014-05-1910 min
CMCIrelandNew Notes Now: George HiggsComposer George Higgs talks about his work, 'Up the Downbeat', which will be performed in Arklow on 16 May by a group of young musicians from the VAULT Arklow Youth Centre, Co. Wicklow and St Mary's College Orchestra.
'Up the Downbeat' was produced as part of a New Notes Now, a programme of four new music works commissioned by Wicklow County Council and produced by the Contemporary Music Centre under the per cent for art scheme on behalf of Music Generation Wicklow.
Further information: http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2014/05/07/up-the-downbeat-george-higgs/
2014-05-0806 min
CMCIrelandEric Sweeney talks about his opera, 'The Invader'Eric Sweeney talks to Jonathan Grimes about his opera, 'The Invader' which receives its premiere in Waterford on 23 May 2014.
http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2014/04/22/the-invader-performances/
2014-04-2508 min
CMCIrelandCrash Ensemble Free State 8: Interview with Chris McCormackComposer Chris McCormack talks to Jonathan Grimes about his work programmed for the Crash Ensemble's Free State 8 concert on 17 April, 'Question for Piano Trio'.
Further details:
www.crashensemble.com
http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2014/03/27/crash-ensemble-free-state-8/
2014-04-1403 min
CMCIrelandCrash Ensemble Free State 8: Interview with Dermot McDermottComposer Dermot McDermott talks to Jonathan Grimes about his work programmed for the Crash Ensemble's Free State 8 concert on 17 April, 'Chivaree'.
Further details:
www.crashensemble.com
http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2014/03/27/crash-ensemble-free-state-8/
2014-04-1108 min
CMCIrelandCrash Ensemble Free State 8: Interview with Barry O'HalpinComposer Barry O'Halpin talks to Jonathan Grimes about his work programmed for the Crash Ensemble's Free State 8 concert on 17 April, 'Lethargarian'.
Further details:
www.crashensemble.com
http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2014/03/27/crash-ensemble-free-state-8/
2014-04-1007 min
CMCIrelandCrash Ensemble Free State 8: Interview with Bebhinn Nic DhomhnaillBebhinn Nic Dhomhnaill talks to Jonathan Grimes about her work programmed for the Crash Ensemble's Free State 8 concert on 17 April, 'Dimensions'.
Further details:
www.crashensemble.com
http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2014/03/27/crash-ensemble-free-state-8/
2014-04-1004 min
CMCIrelandCrash Ensemble Free State 8: Interview with Elis CzerniakComposer Elis Czerniak talks to Jonathan Grimes about his work programmed for the Crash Ensemble's Free State 8 concert on 17 April, 'Rotate'.
Further details:
www.crashensemble.com
cmcireland.wordpress.com/2014/03/27/c…ree-state-8/
2014-04-0805 min
CMCIrelandCrash Ensemble Free State 8: Interview with Seán ClancyComposer Seán Clancy talks about his work programmed for the Crash Ensemble's Free State 8 concert on 17 April, 'Fourteen Minutes of Music on the subject of Greeting Cards'.
Further details:
http://www.crashensemble.com
http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2014/03/27/crash-ensemble-free-state-8/
2014-04-0806 min
CMCIrelandInterview with Garrett SholdiceGarrett Sholdice talks about his new work for pianist Michael McHale and the Irish Chamber Orchestra, Concerto for Piano and Small Orchestra. The work will be performed on 6, 7 March in Dublin and Limerick.
See http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2014/03/03/piano-concerto-ico-sholdice/ for more details
2014-03-0310 minCMCIrelandMoving on Music JACK Quartet workshopBelfast-based music promoter Moving on Music in partnership with CMC held a workshop on writing for string quartet with the JACK Quartet for five upcoming composers on 17 January 2014 at the MAC, Belfast.
CMC's Karen Hennessy speaks to the participating composers Daniel Barkley, Amy Rooney, David Stockard, Francis Heery and Piaras Hoban about their experiences of the workshop. She also speaks to composer and composition lecturer Piers Hellawell about the importance of these kinds of experiences for composers.
For further information see: http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2013/12/23/jack-quartet-workshop/
2014-02-0405 min
CMCIrelandRTÉ Horizons: Interview with Séan ClancySéan Clancy talks about his new work for the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, Ten Minutes of Music on the Subject of IKEA.
Commissioned by RTÉ, the work will be performed on 4 February 2014 at the National Concert Hall as part of the RTÉ Horizons series.
Further information: cmcireland.wordpress.com/2013/12/19/r…2014-series/
2014-01-3103 min
CMCIrelandUp Close with Music: Interview with Ailís Ní RíainAilís Ní Ríain talks about her new work for solo violin, 'When I die, you can do what you want', composed in collaboration with Bosnian video artist Adela Jusic.
The work will be premiered at the opening concert of the group's 'Up Close with Music' series on 26 January at the RHA Gallery, Dublin.
Further information: http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2014/01/07/up-close-with-music-3/
2014-01-2403 min
CMCIrelandRTÉ Horizons series: Interview with Brian IrvineBrian Irivine talks about his new work for violinist Darragh Morgan and the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, 'À mon seul désir'.
Commissioned by RTÉ, the work will be performed on 28 January 2014 at the National Concert Hall as part of the RTÉ Horizons series.
Further information: http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2013/12/19/rte-horizons-2014-series/
2014-01-2303 min
Composer interviewsUp Close with Music: Interview with Enda BatesComposer Enda Bates talks to Jonathan Grimes about his new work for Concorde, 'The Dance of your Breath'.
The work will be premiered at the opening concert of the group's 'Up Close with Music' series on 26 January at the RHA Gallery, Dublin.
Further information: http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2014/01/07/up-close-with-music-3/
2014-01-2303 minCMCIrelandUp Close with Music: Interview with Enda BatesComposer Enda Bates talks to Jonathan Grimes about his new work for Concorde, 'The Dance of your Breath'.
The work will be premiered at the opening concert of the group's 'Up Close with Music' series on 26 January at the RHA Gallery, Dublin.
Further information: http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2014/01/07/up-close-with-music-3/
2014-01-2303 min
CMCIrelandRTÉ Horizons series 2014: Interview with Rhona ClarkeComposer Rhone Clarke talks to Jonathan Grimes about her upcoming RTÉ Horizons series concert on 14 January 2014, which features a new piece by her, 'Shift', and her earlier work, 'where the clouds go'.
Also on the programme is 'La Jalousie Taciturne' for string orchestra' by Gerald Barry and 'Go, Solo No. 1' by Pascal Dusapin.
The RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra is conducted by Gavin Maloney.
Further information on the RTÉ Horizons series: http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2013/12/19/rte-horizons-2014-series/
2014-01-0905 minComposer interviewsRTÉ Horizons series 2014: Interview with Rhona ClarkeComposer Rhone Clarke talks to Jonathan Grimes about her upcoming RTÉ Horizons series concert on 14 January 2014, which features a new piece by her, 'Shift', and her earlier work, 'where the clouds go'.
Also on the programme is 'La Jalousie Taciturne' for string orchestra' by Gerald Barry and 'Go, Solo No. 1' by Pascal Dusapin.
The RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra is conducted by Gavin Maloney.
Further information on the RTÉ Horizons series: http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2013/12/19/rte-horizons-2014-series/
2014-01-0905 min
CMCIrelandInterview with Ryan MolloyRyan Molloy talks about his work for the Danish String Quartet, 'Gealach Chríoch Lochlann', which receives its premiere on 27 November in Omagh, with performances in Belfast (28, 30 November) and Armagh (29 November).
http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2013/11/25/ryan-molloy-string-quartet/
2013-11-2506 minComposer interviewsInterview with Ryan MolloyRyan Molloy talks about his work for the Danish String Quartet, 'Gealach Chríoch Lochlann', which receives its premiere on 27 November in Omagh, with performances in Belfast (28, 30 November) and Armagh (29 November).
http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2013/11/25/ryan-molloy-string-quartet/
2013-11-2506 min
CMCIrelandGerald Barry on his opera, 'The Importance of Being Earnest'In an interview originally broadcast by RTÉ lyric fm on Nova in June 2013, Bernard Clarke talks to Gerald Barry about his latest opera, 'The Importance of Being Earnest'.
The opera will be performed in a national tour by NI Opera and Wide Open Opera, beginning in Derry on 26 October, with performances in Belfast (30 Oct), Cork (2 Nov) and Dublin (8, 9 Nov).
The clip in reproduced by kind permission of RTÉ lyric fm, with music illustrations provided by Schott UK.
Further information:
http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2013/10/03/the-importance-of-being-earnest-tour/
Nova: http://www.rte.ie/lyricfm/nova/
2013-10-0917 min
CMCIrelandInterview with Anne-Marie O'FarrellComposer Anne-Marie O'Farrell talks about her work, Rann Dó Trí, written for the BBC Concert Orchestra as part of the Baroque Remixed composition competition. The work was chosen as one of two pieces to be performed and broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 on 11 March.
See http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2013/02/27/ofarrell-baroque-remixed.
2013-02-2704 min
CMCIrelandInterview with Ian Wilson about his opera MinskInterview with Ian Wilson about his opera Minsk by CMCIreland
2013-02-0615 min
CMCIrelandInterview with David BremnerComposer and director of the Béal festival, David Bremner talks about the festival, which takes place from 7-9 November 2012 at the Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin.
Further information: http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2012/10/25/beal-festival-2/
2012-11-0510 min
CMCIrelandInterview with Frank CorcoranFrank Corcoran talks to Jonathan Grimes about his violin concerto which will be premiered by Alan Smale and the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Christopher Warren-Green, on 2 November 2012.
Further information: http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2012/10/02/rtenso-corcoran-concerto
2012-10-3111 min
CMCIrelandInterview with Ailís Ní Ríain about her music theatre work 'Treasured''Treasured' is a large-scale site-specific work written by Cork-born UK-based composer and writer Ailís Ní Ríain for Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral, inspired by the story of the HMS Titanic.
In this interview, recorded on 13 September 2012 at the Contemporary Music Centre, Dublin, the composer talks about the background and ideas behind the work.
More on 'Treasured':
cmcireland.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/treasured-ailis-ni-riain/
www.atreasuredevent.com
2012-10-0108 min
CMCIrelandInterview with Fergal Dowling and Michael QuinnDublin Sound Lab members Fergal Dowling and Michael Quinn talk about their programme for the InnerSound International Arts Festival in Bucharest, which takes place on 28 August 2012.
See http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2012/08/08/dublin-sound-lab-innersound/ for further information.
2012-08-2109 min
CMCIrelandInterview with Fidelio TrioThe Fidelio Trio (Darragh Morgan, Robin Michael and Mary Dullea) talk to Jonathan Grimes about their debut tour of the US, which takes place between 21 February and 1 March 2011. The tour is supported by Culture Ireland as part of Imagine Ireland – A year of Irish Arts in America in 2011 features world and US premieres of works by Irish composers Gerald Barry, Ed Bennett, Linda Buckley, Raymond Deane, Donnacha Dennehy, Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin and Ian Wilson.
The interview was recorded via Skype on 28 January 2011.
Further information: http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2011/02/03/debut-tour-of-usa-for-fidelio-trio/
2011-02-0307 min
Composer interviewsInterview with SoftdayIn advance of the launch in CMC on 9 February 2011 of Softday's 'Marbh Chrios (Dead Zone)', a limited edition USB artifact designed by Softday which documents their Donegal public art residency, Jonathan Grimes talks to Softday members Seán Taylor and Mikael Fernström about the project.
Further information:
http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2011/01/21/marbh-chrios-launch/
http://softday.ie
2011-01-2811 minCMCIrelandInterview with SoftdayIn advance of the launch in CMC on 9 February 2011 of Softday's 'Marbh Chrios (Dead Zone)', a limited edition USB artifact designed by Softday which documents their Donegal public art residency, Jonathan Grimes talks to Softday members Seán Taylor and Mikael Fernström about the project.
Further information:
http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2011/01/21/marbh-chrios-launch/
http://softday.ie
2011-01-2811 minCMCIrelandFuture of Music in the Digital World: Bill WhelanAudio excerpt from Bill Whelan's presentation, 'Ireland and the Global Culture Market: A Creator's View', at the Contemporary Music Centre's conference 'The Future of Music in the Digital World', which took place at the Coach House, Dublin Castle on 11 June 2010.
Further information on the Future of Music Conference is available from http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2010/06/11/cmc-conference/.
2010-06-1638 minCMCIrelandFuture of Music in the Digital World: Prof Mícheál Ó SúilleabháinAudio excerpt from Prof Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin's keynote address at the Contemporary Music Centre's conference 'The Future of Music in the Digital World', which took place at the Coach House, Dublin Castle on 11 June 2010.
Further information on the Future of Music Conference is available from http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2010/06/11/cmc-conference/.
2010-06-1615 minCMCIrelandFuture of Music in the Digital World: Andrew DubberAudio excerpt from Andrew Dubber's presentation, 'The Future of the Music Business and other Fictions', at the Contemporary Music Centre's conference 'The Future of Music in the Digital World', which took place at the Coach House, Dublin Castle on 11 June 2010.
Further information on the Future of Music Conference is available from http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2010/06/11/cmc-conference/.
2010-06-1624 minCMCIrelandFuture of Music in the Digital World: Gerd Leonhard, MediaFuturistAudio excerpt from Gerd Leonhard's presentation at the Contemporary Music Centre's conference 'The Future of Music in the Digital World', which took place at the Coach House, Dublin Castle on 11 June 2010.
Further information on the Future of Music Conference is available from http://cmcireland.wordpress.com/2010/06/11/cmc-conference/.
2010-06-1618 min