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This Saturday night at 8pm, the National Concert Hall will live-stream the world premiere of Jennifer Walshe's 'Ireland: A Dataset'. The composer spoke to the...
John Spillane, Pauline Scanlon, Strung, The Bonny Men, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and Nia Byrne, Anna Mieke, Karen Casey, Greenshine and Maija Sofia to perform at five-day festival.
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Catriona Hewitson, Margo Arsane, Shengzhi Ren and Arthur Bruce to perform in both digital and live productions as part of the programme.
Tional virtual Gaelic festival will feature concerts, workshops and cèilidh sessions.
Irish composer's works to be performed by Paula Murrihy, Robin Tritschler, Ben McAteer and Iain Burnside.
Reviews
Irish composer Linda Buckley this week releases 'From Ocean's Floor', a new album of electronic and chamber work on the NMC label. Adrian Smith reviews.
Galway singer-songwriter Niamh Regan's debut album is the surprising inaugural release from new label Black Gate Records. Andrea Cleary reviews.
Caimin Gilmore, double-bass player with groups such as Crash Ensemble and singer/songwriter with the band Sun Collective, has recently released two EPs: a four-track record of new works for solo double bass, and a collection of songs and instrumentals with Sun Collective. Anna Murray reviews.
Articles
On the fiftieth anniversary of the passing of the great uilleann piper Leo Rowsome (1903–1970), his daughter Helena Grimes reflects on his legacy and remembers her musical childhood in Dublin.
The new Covid restrictions regarding indoor and outdoor gatherings have caused even more disruption in music and the arts, just as we thought things might be improving. Is it possible to have confidence about organising an event in this environment, and if not, what needs to be done, asks Shannon McNamee.
John Hume's views on the role of artists in a conflict are worth considering today, writes Toner Quinn.
The response from musicians to comments last week by Minister Heather Humphreys about reskilling and retraining was visceral, although her words were not directed towards them. Colm Kelly explores why.
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