The Contemporary Music Centre in Ireland is one of the world’s foremost models of government support for composers, with dozens of composers receiving financial support, commissions and travel grants. We plunge into the incredible wealth of music created by this program.
Foster the Music: Ireland
Playlist
“He Wishes His Beloved Were Dead” from That the Night Come, by Donnacha Dennehy
Crash Ensemble; Alan Pierson, conductor; Dawn Upshaw, soprano
New Ross Dance Music, by Eric Sweeney
Finghin Collins, piano; Dearbhla Collins, piano; Alexander Bernstein, piano
The Mayfly, by Stephen Gardner
Fidelio Trio
Reflections II, by Jane O’Leary
Concorde Contemporary Music Ensemble; Jane O’Leary, conductor; Harry Sparnaay, bass clarinet
Relocating Elk… By Train, by Karen Power
Carin Levine, bass flute, tape
Little Engines, by Adam Melvin
Mary Dullea, piano
Changing Rates of Change, by Seán Clancy
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra; Gavin Maloney, conductor