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Paul and Nadar ensemble performed his new piece, Personal Best as part of What’s next?, a concert of four new works developed by early-career composers as part of the 2025 NADAR Summer School. The summer school and international festival commissions were supported by NADAR in partnership with the Contemporary Music Centre, New Music Dublin (Ireland), Gaudeamus (Netherlands), Warsaw Autumn (Poland) and Transit Festival (Belgium).Show NotesPaul ScullyWhat’s next? Nadar Summer School @ New Music Dublin 2026New Music Dublin FestivalGaudeamas FestivalWarsaw Autumn FestivalEpisode CreditsRecorded and edited by Jonathan GrimesAdditional editing by Keith FennellHosted by Evonne Ferguson and Jonathan Grimes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final episode of 2025 features a conversation with pioneering sound artist Danny McCarthy. Recorded in early December at CMC to mark the launch of his new album on Farpoint Recordings, Haunted by Silence, the episode also includes a live performance from the launch in the CMC’s Creative Space, featuring Danny alongside Anthony Kelly and David Stalling. Presented by Jonathan Grimes.Shownotes: https://www.cmc.ie/amplify/episode-129 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CMC Emerging Composers Laura Heneghan and Santiago Kodela, and co-founder of Icon Arts Transylvania Academy and Festival Diana Gheorghiu talk to Evonne Ferguson about the InTERRActions concert tour showcasing recent work from Romania and Ireland, and the Composer Residency at the ICON Arts Festival in Sibiu, Transylvania, attended this summer by both composers as part of CMC's ongoing partnership with the festival. Presented by Jonathan Grimes.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conversations with some of the featured artists at this year’s RAMP Festival in Rathmullan, Co. Donegal which took place in July. Timothy Cape, Mayah Kadish, Rob Casey and Ailbhe Nic Oireachtaigh talk to Jonathan Grimes.Show NotesRAMP Festival 2025Timothy CapeCMC Composer PageMayah KadishAilbhe Nic Oireachtaigh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amplify returns with a conversation with composer Jonathan Nangle, recorded during this year’s ISCM World New Music Days 2025 in Lisbon in June. Presented by Jonathan Grimes, the episode centres on Nangle’s work Artificial Blissful State — performed at the festival by saxophonist Henrique Portovedo — a piece that reflects on our relationship with technology and how we are increasingly controlled by it. Shownotes: https://www.cmc.ie/amplify/episode-126 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A conversation with composer and guitarist John Godfrey, Artistic Director of Quiet Music Ensemble, recorded in May 2025 ahead of the launch in CMC of two new albums on Farpoint Recordings - *Moon Phases* by Francis Heery and a remastered edition of *The Mysteries Beyond Matter*. Presented by Jonathan Grimes, the episode includes an extract from a live performance recorded at the launch event with John Godfrey, QME cellist Yseult Cooper Stockdale, and Anthony Kelly and David Stalling of Farpoint Recordings.Shownotes: https://www.cmc.ie/amplify/episode-125 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special live edition of amplify, recorded this April as part of the Music Current Festival in Dublin, presents Who Owns Music? A Discussion on Ownership of Music Material and Communities. The panel features Laetitia Deering (DIY arts facilitator), Eamonn Keating (IMRO), Maximilian Marcoll (festival composer) and Thilo Ruck (festival musician), who explore how digital technology is reshaping ideas of ownership in music — from copyright and distribution to creative control and the role of community. Hosted by Jonathan Grimes.Show Notes Music Current Festival Laetitia Deering Eamonn Keating Maximilian Marcoll Thilo Ruck Recording Engineer: Paul LynchEditing: Keith Fennell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conversations with Musici Ireland Artistic Director Beth McNinch and violinist Ioana Petcu-Colan, recorded during the launch of the group's album 'Earthrise' at CMC. Presented by Jonathan Grimes with Evonne Ferguson, the episode also features composer Liam Bates talking about composing the album's title track — a viola concerto written for Beth McNinch.Full show notes: https://www.cmc.ie/amplify/episode-123 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the third and final episode of our New Music Dublin Exchange Showcases, saxophonist Robert Finegan performs Jenn Kirby's Tripping. Presented by Jonathan Grimes. Show Notes Robert FineganJenn KirbyCMC Composer PageMusic recorded at IMRO, Copyright House, Pembroke Row, Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 HW59. Recording: Keith Fennell and Garrett SholdiceEditing: Keith Fennell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second episode of our New Music Dublin Exchange Showcases, CMC Emerging Composer Tadhg Kinsella, a classically trained percussionist and live electronics musician, performs a live improvisation using modular synthesisers. Presented by Jonathan Grimes. Show Notes Tadhg Kinsella Dublin Modular Music recorded at IMRO, Copyright House, Pembroke Row, Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 HW59. Recording: Keith Fennell and Garrett SholdiceEditing: Keith Fennell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of amplify features a conversation and improvisation by violinist Cora Venus Lunny and pianist Izumi Kimura, recorded live at the Contemporary Music Centre’s Creative Space as part of New Music Dublin Exchange. Presented by Jonathan GrimesShow NotesCora Venus LunnyIzumi KimuraInvisible Resistances (Farpoint Recordings, 2022)Folding (with Anthony Kelly) (Farpoint Recordings, 2021)CMC’s New Music Dublin ExchangeMusic recorded at CMC’s Creative Space, Fishamble Street, Dublin, 2 April 2025. Sound: Keith Fennell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Image credit: Paul Hillier's final concert as AD of Chamber Choir Ireland (In Illo Tempore, October 2024), filmed by Dominik Kosicki.Conductor Paul Hillier, who up to 2024 was Artistic Director of Chamber Choir Ireland, speaks to Evonne Ferguson about some of the Irish composers and works commissioned and performed during his time with the choir. The conversation was recorded in October 2024 and features works by Gerald Barry, Siobhán Cleary, Rhona Clarke, David Fennessy, Andrew Hamilton, Stephen McNeff and Jennifer Walshe. Show NotesChamber Choir Ireland: Paul HillierChamber Choir IrelandComposers featured in this episode:Gerald BarryCMC Composer PageSiobhán ClearyCMC Composer PageRhona ClarkeCMC Composer PageDavid FennessyCMC Composer PageAndrew HamiltonCMC Composer PageStephen McNeffCMC Composer PageJennifer WalsheCMC Composer PageMusicIn order of appearance in the episode:chOirland - David FennessyLetter to Michael - David FennessyTheophilus Thistle and the Myth of Miss Muffett - Siobhán Cleary (Live Recording)Everything is Ridiculous - Andrew HamiltonSchott and Sons Mainz - Gerald BarryLong Time - Gerald BarryThe White Noisery - Jennifer Walshe (Live Recording)Dives and Lazurus - Stephen McNeff (Live Recording)Pie Jesu from Requiem - Rhona Clarke (Live Recording)All music featured in this episode was performed by Chamber Choir Ireland under the direction of Paul Hillier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conversations with some of the artists who featured in the ‘Inventions: the harpsichord across Time and borders' concert on 9 November 2024 at Limerick City Gallery of Art. Jonathan Grimes speaks to harpsichordist Yonit Kosovske and project director Janet Oates, along with composers Evangelia Rigaki, Fiona Linnane and Meadhbh Hayes.Show NotesInventions: The Harpsichord Across Time and BordersYonit KosovskeEvangelia RigakiJanet OatesFiona LinnaneCMC Composer PageMeadhbh HayesStill, She Rises! concert - 23 March 2025Music‘2 steep 4 sheep (some hills are)' by Ailís Ní Ríain, performed live at Limerick City Gallery of Art by Yonit Kosovske on 7 November 2024‘Keening' by Evangelia Rigaki, recorded by Yonit Kosovske.‘Leatherwing' by Fiona Linnane, recorded by Yonit Kosovske.‘Harpsitrance' by Meadhbh Hayes, performed live at Limerick City Gallery of Art by Yonit Kosovske on 7 November 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CMC’s podcast returns for 2025 with a recording taken from CMC’s recent Spring Gathering event featuring soprano Sylvia O’Brien and flautist Bill Dowdall performing Cathy Purcell’s ‘Droplet’. Winner of the 2024 Finding a Voice Composition Competition, Cathy Purcell also speaks to Jonathan Grimes about her experience composing the work. Presented by Jonathan Grimes and Evonne Ferguson.Show NotesCathy PurcellFinding a Voice Composition CompetitionFinding a Voice FestivalEvlana EnsembleSylvia O’BrienBill DowdallMusic‘Droplet’ by Cathy Purcell, performed live in CMC by Sylvia O’Brien and Bill Dowdall on 30 January 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CMC celebrated the 60th Birthday of composer, Ian Wilson in CMC on December 4 2024, with an evening of music and discussion. For the final episode of amplify for 2024, Ian Wilson joins music journalist and contemporary music educator Tim Rutherford-Johnson for a conversation spanning his career and centred around a new essay commissioned by CMC. You'll also hear excerpts of live performances from the evening featuring Lina Andonovska (flute), Ioana Petcu-Colan (Violin) and the composer himself, Ian Wilson (piano). Show Notes Tim Rutherford-JohnsonIan WilsonCMC Composer PageLina Andonovska (Alto flute and piccolo)Ioana Petcu-Colan (Violin)You can order a hard copy of the essay here. Music All music featured in this episode was recorded live in CMC's Library and Creative Space on December 6 2024.Terra and Fuoco from I Quattro Elementi for solo violin - Ioana Petcu-Colan (Violin)Die Zwitscher-Maschine for solo piccolo - Lina Andonovska (Piccolo)Spilliaert's Beach for alto flute and piano - Lina Andonovska (Alto flute) and Ian Wilson (Piano) Episode Credits Recording and editing: Keith FennellIntroduction: Jonathan Grimes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caterina Schembri, whose debut album 'Sea Salt & Turpentine' was released on Ergodos, talks to Jonathan Grimes about her musical background and work as a composer.Show Notes Caterina Schembri Sea Salt & TurpentineMusicAll music taken from Sea Salt & Turpentine (Ergodos) Caterina Schembri - Sea salt & Turpentine, Michelle O’Rourke (voice), Ficino Ensemble Caterina Schembri - Soft charcoal over moonstone, Nathan Sherman (viola) Caterina Schembri - There is a willow, Michelle O’Rourke (voice), Ficino Ensemble Caterina Schembri - I wake up in the night when I dream in black and white , Michelle O’Rourke (voice), Ficino Ensemble Caterina Schembri - It was only half as far, Ficino Ensemble Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Larissa O'Grady joins CMC's Jonathan Grimes for an explorative discussion about her new release, Six New Works for Violin. on Farpoint Recordings. Show Notes Six New Works for Violin (Farpoint Recordings) by Larissa O'GradySix New Works For Violin is the debut release by Larissa O'Grady on the Farpoint Recordings label, and features an extraordinary programme of new music composed by a collection of six leading Irish composers including David Bremner, Jenn Kirby, Judith Ring, Anselm McDonnell, Robert Coleman, Fiona Linnane.This project came into existence as part of the Contemporary Artists Network, established by the Contemporary Music Centre, which pairs composers and performers interested in engaging with contemporary music from Ireland as artistic partners. As part of this Network, in 2022 Larissa O'Grady commissioned six new works for violin and electronics/multimedia by a group of six composers from Ireland, collaborating to explore the possibilities of new sounds, which culminated in a public performance of the commissioned works for violin and multimedia. These commissions were generously supported by Arts Council Ireland.Featuring a wide range of presentations from spoken word to sensor led playback, live and fixed electronics, microtonal writing conveying the chemical process of burning sugar, and a live field recordist recording and playing back the violin and sounds of a greater spotted woodpecker.Farpoint RecordingsDavid BremnerCMC Composer PageRobert ColemanCMC Composer PageJenn KirbyCMC Composer PageFiona LinnaneCMC Composer PageJudith RingCMC Composer PageAnselm McDonnellCMC Composer Page Music All music featured in this episode is available from Farpoint Recordings from the links below.Salient Memories - David Bremner Body Fragmented - Jenn Kirby Swept Through the Floods - Judith Ring Rusted Sugar - Anselm McDonnell Capturing Sound - Robert ColemanWould Be Poetess - Fiona Linnane Episode Credits Recording and editing: Jonathan GrimesAdditional Editing: Keith FennellIntroduction: Evonne Ferguson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A live podcast discussion recorded at the 2024 West Cork Chamber Music Festival. Composers Rhona Clarke and Deirdre Gribbin join Jonathan Grimes to discuss their work on ‘Magdalene Songs’, an ongoing project by pianist Deirdre Brenner, which features their songs along with songs by Deirdre McKay, all based on testimonies from survivors of the Magdalene Laundries.This discussion took place following a performance the previous evening of the ‘Magdalene Songs’ by mezzo Lotte Betts-Dean and Deirdre Brenner.From 1922 to 1996, more than 10,000 women and girls were incarcerated in Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries. Operated by four religious orders in 10 locations around the country, these for-profit institutions detained individuals against their will and forced them to work long hours, unpaid, under abusive and humiliating conditions. These institutions committed some of the most serious systematic violations against human rights in Ireland in the 20th century.This work by is intended to honour those women who were so gravely mistreated by church and state in the Magdalene Laundries by giving voice to their experience.Show Notes• https://www.westcorkmusic.ie/chamber-music-festival/• https://www.rhonaclarke.com/• https://www.cmc.ie/composers/rhona-clarke• http://jfmresearch.com/home/preserving-magdalene-history/about-the-magdalene-laundries/• https://www.deirdregribbin.com/• https://www.cmc.ie/composers/deirdre-gribbin• https://www.cmc.ie/composers/deirdre-mckay• https://www.deirdre-brenner.com/• https://www.lottebettsdean.com/MusicAll music from Magdalene Songs, performed live at West Cork Chamber Music Festival on 5 July 2024 at St Brendan’s Hall, Bantry by Lotte Betts-Dean (mezzo-soprano) and Deirdre Brenner (piano), and recorded by RTÉ Lyric fm. • Rhona Clarke - Martina• Deirdre Gribbin - Bernadette• Rhona Clarke - Evelyn• Deirdre McKay - Litany to the Magdalene DeadRecording and editing: Keith Fennell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s podcast features conversations recorded during the workshop of Composer Lab, a professional development initiative from CMC and the National Symphony Orchestra aimed at composers who have had limited opportunities to write for symphony orchestra. Jonathan Grimes speaks to the participating composers Amelia Clarkson, Barry O’Halpin, Finola Merivale, and Yue Song, as well as Composer Lab mentor David Fennessy and workshop conductor Gavin Maloney. Presented by Jonathan Grimes and Evonne Ferguson.Show NotesComposer Lab public workshopAmelia ClarksonCMC Composer PageBarry O’HalpinCMC Composer PageYue SongCMC Composer PagePastures at MalahideFinola MerivaleCMC Composer PageMusicAll music recorded during the Composer Lab workshop on 16 September 2024 by the National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Gavin Maloney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CMC's podcast on artists active in New Music in Ireland returns with interviews recorded with two of the featured Irish composers at this year's ISCM World New Music Days in the Faroe Islands. Recorded in June, the episode features conversations with composers Eric Skytterholm Egan and Rhona Clarke. Presented by Jonathan Grimes and Evonne Ferguson.Show NotesISCM World New Music Days 2024ISCMEric Skytterholm EganCMC Composer PageRhona ClarkeCMC Composer PageMusicEric Skytterholm Egan - in some or other Oasis (2014 rev. 2023) (Lapland Chamber Orchestra), live performance at Tórshavn Music School, Tórshavn, Faroe Island, 24 June 2024. Video of concert available here.Rhona Clarke - O Vis Aeternitatis (2020) (ARS NOVA Copenhagen, conductor Graham Ross), live performance at The Nordic House in Tórshavn, 29 June 2024. Video of concert available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An episode featuring a live panel discussion from Northern Ireland's newest contemporary music festival, TERRAIN in the Accidental Theatre, Belfast featuring Aisling Agnew, Lina Andanovska and Ian Wilson. Presented by Evonne Ferguson. Show Notes Aisling Agnew Lina Andanovska Ian Wilson CMC Composer page Music All music featured in this episode was performed live at TERRAIN Music Festival on 18 May 2024 Improvisation 1 - Lina Andonovska (contrabass flute & flute), David Lyttle (Drums) & Cathal Roche (alto sax) A Winter Sketchbook - Jane O'Leary - Aisling Agnew (flute) & Petcu-Colan (violin) Improvisation 2 - Lina Andonovska (contrabass flute & flute), David Lyttle (drums) & Cathal Roche (alto sax) 'Vigour, Rigour, Jigger' - Greg Caffrey - David McCann (cello) Episode CreditsChief Sound Engineer: Martin PriceSound Technician: Peter CunninghamPodcast Recording: Emma BainbridgeEditing: Keith Fennell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An episode featuring a panel discussion from the Topographies mini festival of Experimental music in Berlin along with contributions from Shane Latimer and Izumi Kimura. Presented by Evonne Ferguson.Show Notes Topographies Shane Latimer Residuum Izumi Kimura Francis Heery Elliot Murphy Ellen KingMusic Shane Latimer - Ten Minutes in the Tumble Dryer Shane Latimer, Izumi Kimura, Francis Heery, Ute Wasserman - live performance at Soweiso, Berlin, 23 May 2024 Ellen King - in situ, live recording from PAS, Berlin, 25 May 2024 Francis Heery - not knowing what brambles are, live recording from PAS, Berlin, 25 May 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan Grimes talks to violinist Darragh Morgan and pianist Mary Dullea about recording and performing Gerald Barry's music. The conversation was recorded at the 2024 New Music Dublin Festival, and also features extracts from their 2022 album of the composer's works ‘In the Asylum'.Show NotesDarragh MorganMary DulleaGerald BarryCMC Composer PageGerald Barry in Focus at New Music Dublin 2024MusicAll music taken from the album In the Asylum, Mode RecordsBaroness von Ritkart: 1 - Clever, noble, but not talented, (Darragh Morgan, violin and Mary Dullea, piano)Triorchic Blues, Fidelio TrioMidday, (Darragh Morgan, violin and Mary Dullea, piano)1998, (Darragh Morgan, violin and Mary Dullea, piano)Le Vieux Sourd, (Mary Dullea, piano)Recorded, presented and produced by Jonathan Grimes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in April, as New Music Dublin 2024 was approaching, Evonne Ferguson sat down for a chat with Linda Buckley and Iarla Ó Lionáird to discuss Tuile agus Trá, a new work for the National Symphony Orchestra composed by Linda and dedicated to the memory of her mother, Mary Buckley. Show Notes Linda Buckley ​CMC Composer page Iarla Ó Lionáird Doireann Ní Ghríofa National Symphony Orchestra New Music Dublin National Concert Hall The Creative Space @ CMC​Tuile agus Trá premiered on the 26 April in the National Concert Hall as part of New Music Dublin 2024. It was broadcast live on RTÉ lyric fm for a special episode of RTÉ lyric Live co-presented by Paul Herriott and John Harris. You can listen to the full broadcast here.Tuile agus Trá was commissioned by the National Symphony Orchestra and New Music Dublin.Episode CreditsPresented by Evonne FergusonRecorded and edited by Keith FennellShow NotesEpisode Credits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A conversation with composer Brian Irvine, recorded during last month's New Music Dublin festival. Brian's work ‘A Call to Arms' was premiered by Stone Drawn Circles and he speaks to Jonathan Grimes about the background to the work and composing for the group. ​Show NotesBrian IrivineCMC Composer PageStone Drawn CirlesRecorded and presented by Jonathan Grimes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A performance from composer electronic musician Brian Bridges, recorded at IMRO on 26 April during CMC's New Music Dublin Exchange - a programme which took place during the New Music Dublin festival, to which representatives of some of the most significant international contemporary music festivals, venues, programmers, promoters and broadcasters were invited.​Show NotesBrian BridgesNew Music Dublin ExchangeRecorded and edited by Keith Fennell.CMC wishes to thank Culture Ireland for their funding of New Music Dublin Exchange, and IMRO for their support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A performance from composer and improviser Bianca Gannon, recorded at IMRO on 25 April during CMC’s New Music Dublin Exchange - a programme which took place during the New Music Dublin festival, to which representatives of some of the most significant international contemporary music festivals, venues, programmers, promoters and broadcasters were invited.​Show Notes Bianca Gannon New Music Dublin ExchangeRecorded and edited by Keith FennellCMC wishes to thank Culture Ireland for their funding of New Music Dublin Exchange, and IMRO for their support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A performance from composer, fiddle and viola player Ultan O’Brien, recorded at IMRO on 25 April during CMC’s New Music Dublin Exchange - a programme which took place during the New Music Dublin festival, to which representatives of some of the most significant international contemporary music festivals, venues, programmers, promoters and broadcasters were invited.​Show Notes Ultan O’Brien New Music Dublin ExchangeRecorded and edited by Keith Fennell.CMC wishes to thank Culture Ireland for its funding of New Music Dublin Exchange, and IMRO for their support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A special live episode of amplify which was recorded at this year's Music Current Festival panel discussion presented in partnership with the Contemporary Music Centre. The panel was chaired by CMC's Director, Evonne Ferguson.Show Notes"Here, four composers, academics, researchers and media artists share insights into their personal practices, working methods, compositional techniques, rationale, and the strategies they use to approach compositional problems, and how technology might inform future music developments."Source: Music Current Festival - Future MusicPanelists:João Pedro Oliveira (PRT), composer
Amanda Feery (IRL), composer
Lara Gallagher (IRL), composer
Eryk Salvaggio (USA), researcher, new media artistMusicIn order of appearance in the episode:Daniel McDermott Bezier Lines (2024) - performed by Dublin Sound LabAmanda Feery Hireth (2024) - performed by The Black Page OrchestraLara Gallagher Leap of Foals (2024) - performed by lovemusic collectiveJohn McLachlan Qualia I (2024) - performed by Dublin Sound LabFergal Dowling Total Harmonic Distortion (2024) - performed by Dublin Sound LabAll music featured in this episode was recorded live at Music Current 2024 at the Project Arts Centre.Episode creditsEditing: Keith FennellRecording: Garrett Sholdice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we hear from Anselm McDonnell about his new release, Kraina, an album drawing on the themes of home and displacement. Show NotesAnselm McDonnell (CMC Composer Page)This interview was recorded on location by Evonne Ferguson at Queen's University, Belfast on 22 March 2024. It was recorded before the launch of Kraina which took place on the same date in the Harty Room in Queen's University, presented by CMC in partnership with Moving On Music, Belfast. The launch featured a performance by Cahal Masterson (piano) and Rebecca Murphy (soprano) of works from this new release.MusicAll music featured is taken from the album, Kraina available to purchase on BandcampIn order of appearance in the episode:Anselm McDonnell - Kraina I. Jeżeli PorcelanaCahal Masterson - pianoRebecca Murphy - sopranoJonny McGuinness - recording engineerAnselm McDonnell - Kraina II. The House on the InterfaceCahal Masterson - pianoRebecca Murphy - sopranoJonny McGuinness - recording engineerAnselm McDonnell - Her Name is SorrowDermot Dunne - accordionJoshua Ellicott - tenorLaura Sinnerton - violaRichard Brown - recording engineerEpisode CreditsEditing: Keith FennellRecording: Evonne Ferguson and Keith Fennell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show Notes We Only Want the Earth Listen to episode 1 Article about the series on RTÉ Culture Robert Coleman and Larissa O’Grady - Capturing Sound Judith Ring CMC Composer Page Larissa O’Grady Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special bonus episode of amplify, Jonathan Grimes speaks to Brian Bridges about his new work, Ramp Waves which he performed at Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival back in November. Show Notes Michel Chion: Requiem @ HCMFThis concert commemorated the 50th anniversary of the premier performance of Michel Chion’s Requiem at the Théâtre Récamier in Paris in 1973MusicRamp Waves was recorded live at Belfast Festival on 13 October 2023.This interview was recorded on 22 November 2023 at Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival. Editing: Keith Fennell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CMC travelled to Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival back in November. Whilst there we had the great pleasure of interviewing some of Ireland's finest exponents of new music who were performing at the festival. This episode features interviews with Kirkos, Stone Drawn Circles, Jennifer Walshe and Andreas BorregaardShow Notes MusicThank you to the composers, performers, BBC and Music Network for permission to use the recordings featured in this episode. In order of appearance in the episode: Excerpts from Kirkos - Beginner's Guide to Slow Travel (2023) performed and composed collaboratively by Sebastian Adams, Robert Coleman, Yseult Cooper Stockdale, Jane Hackett, Hannah Miller and Joan Somers Donnelly. Recorded live on 21 November at HCMF 2023 by Jonathan Grimes. Excerpt from Karen Power - can you hear me now???? (2019) performed by Stone Drawn Circles. Recorded live on 21 November 2023 at HCMF 2023 by the BBC. Excerpt form Úna Monaghan - In Formation (2023) performed by Stone Drawn Circles. Recorded live on 21 November 2023 at HCMF 2023 by the BBC. Excerpt from Jennifer Walshe - Oscailt (2023) performed by Jennifer Walshe (vocalist), Elizabeth Hilliard (soprano), Nick Roth (saxophone) and Panos Ghikas (viola/electronics). Recorded live at Riverbank Arts Centre on 20 September 2023 by The Rise Studio.Interviews recorded on location at HCMF 2023 by Evonne Ferguson and Jonathan Grimes.Editing: Keith Fennell and Jonathan Grimes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A very special live podcast event hosted by CMC at this year's Irish Composition Summer School to mark the recent centenary of James Wilson's birth, which took place in 2022, as well as celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Summer School. Show NotesThis event featured a programme of works by James Wilson, Martin O'Leary and John Buckley performed by Martin O'Leary (piano) and Patrick Burke (clarinet). The event also included a panel of former students, colleagues and friends of James Wilson including Rhona Clarke, Jane O'Leary, John Buckley, Martin O'Leary and John McLachlan, hosted by CMC's Jonathan Grimes.Recorded live at The Square, Irish Institute of Music & Song, Balbriggan, Dublin. MusicLive performances in order of appearanceJohn Buckley Jim Singing (1992) - Performed by Martin O’Leary (piano)Martin O’Leary Jim’s Air from Jimnopodie (1992) - Performed by Martin O’Leary (piano)James Wilson Three Play Things for Clarinet (1983) - Performed by Patrick Burke (clarinet)James Wilson Five Preludes for piano Op.87 (1982) - Performed by Martin O’Leary (piano) Further Notes Recording: Paul LynchEditing and mixing: Keith Fennell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded during the summer, Evonne Ferguson attended RAMP, the Rathmullan Music Project in Donegal for it's inaugural year. Whilst there Evonne spoke with project directors, Rob Casey and Peter Doherty about the inspiration for launching the project as well as speaking to some of the performers and composers taking part in the project including Una Lee, Xenia Pestova Bennett and Rhodri Davis.Show Notes RAMP is an initiative run by the Northern Lights Project in association with Earagail Arts Festival.Music Performers and composers in order of appearance on the episode: Rob Casey (piano), Ailbhe Nic Oireachtaigh (viola), David Lacey (percussion),Aonghus McEvoy (guitar) Xenia Pestova Bennett (piano) Una Lee (voice) & Aonghus McEvoy (guitar) Una Lee & Landless (voices) Rhodri Davies (harp)All music featured in this episode of the podcast was recorded live at RAMP 2023.Recording: Evonne FergusonEditing: Keith Fennell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded in July of this year, composer John McLachlan talks to Jonathan Grimes about his CMC Composer Residency at the Centre Culturel Irlandais, his current approach to composing, and his new album of piano music recorded by pianist Mary Dullea.Show Notes John McLachlan CMC Composer page John McLachlan Awarded CMC Residency at the Centre Culturel Irlandais, Paris Reflections on the residency Drinking the Stars (Farpoint Recordings)Music John McLachlan - December (Winter Music), Mary Dullea (piano) John McLachlan - Le dernier bourgeon de l’avenir John McLachlan - Ockham’s Razor, Mary Dullea (piano) John McLachlan - fail ceoil, Mary Dullea (piano) John McLachlan - Stone Bell and Sandwave - X. Narita, Mary Dullea (piano) John McLachlan - Stone Bell and Sandwave - XI. Celesta, Mary Dullea (piano) John McLachlan - Stone Bell and Sandwave - XX. Vita, Mary Dullea (piano)Editing: Keith Fennell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conductor Sinead Hayes joins Jonathan Grimes to discuss CMC and the National Symphony Orchestra’s recent Composer Lab workshop. Composer Lab is professional development initiative which aims to provide a creative and open environment for composers wishing to deepen their understanding of writing for the forces of a full symphony orchestra.Show Notes Composer Lab Composer Lab premiere performance and live broadcast Daragh Black Hynes Geoff Hannan Tom Lane Amy Rooney Sinead Hayes Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble 2023/24 Season NSO & CMC Composer Lab workshop 2023 - musings from the stalls Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CMC’s podcast returns for its fifth season with features on CMC’s Culture Night event, curated by CMC Emerging Composer, Paul Scully, composer Robert Coleman’s Timescapes soundwalk as part of IMMA’s Earth Rising Festival, and Ena Brennan’s new opera Breathwork for Irish National Opera. Presented by Jonathan Grimes and Evonne Ferguson, the episode includes contributions from composers Paul Scully, Robert Coleman and Ena Brennan, ornithologist Seán Ronayne, musician Seán Mac Erlaine, director John McIlduff, and soprano Michelle O’Rourke.Show Notes CMC Culture Night Paul Scully Timescapes soundwalk Robert Coleman CMC Composer Page Seán Ronayne Breathwork Ena Brennan CMC Composer PageRecording and editing: Keith Fennell, Jonathan GrimesProduction: Jonathan Grimes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marking his 70th year in 2023, Jonathan Grimes and Evonne Ferguson talk to composer Raymond Deane. The conversation was recorded in front on an invited audience at an event in CMC last month, and also includes extracts from live performances of some of his music.Show NotesRaymond DeaneCMC Composer PageMusicAll music used was recorded live in CMC on 30 JuneRaymond Deane - Excursus (Robert Finegan - saxophone)Raymond Deane - Microforms (Emma Coulthard - flutes, David Appleton - piano)Raymond Deane - 5 Roses in 4 Parts (Bláth Conroy Murphy, Bríd Ní Ghruagáin, Shane Barriscale and Paul McGough)Recording and editing: Keith Fennell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded in Belfast just before the Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble's final 2022/23 season concert, Jonathan Grimes talks to the group's outgoing Artistic Director Greg Caffrey and flautist and Concerts Manager Aisling Agnew about the ensemble's first 10 years.Show NotesHard Rain SoloistEnsembleGreg CaffreyCMC web siteMusicWith the exception of the opening music, all music is taken from the Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble's concert at the Harty Room, Queen's University Belfast on 16 June 2023Jane O'Leary - Beneath the Dark Blue Waves (Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble)Rhona Clarke - Non-stop (Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble), Harty Room, Queen's University, 16 June 2022Gráinne Mulvey - LUCA (Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble), Harty Room, Queen's University, 16 June 2022John Buckley - Three Mobiles after Alexander Calder (Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble), Harty Room, Queen's University, 16 June 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marking composer Seóirse Bodley's recent 90th birthday, amplify features a conversation with soprano Sylvia O'Brien about her collaboration with Bodley, and his approach to writing for voice. Presented by Jonathan Grimes and Evonne Ferguson.Show NotesSeóirse BodleySylvia O'BrienMusicSeóirse Bodley - St Kevin and the Blackbird from ‘The Hiding Places of Love' (Sylvia O'Brien, Isabelle O'Connell), Hugh Lane Gallery, April 2023Seóirse Bodley - Squall (Sylvia O'Brien, Seóirse Bodley), Hugh Lane Gallery, April 2007Seóirse Bodley - The Naked Flame (Sylvia O'Brien, Seóirse Bodley), Hugh Lane Gallery, April 2007Seóirse Bodley - At Banagher from ‘The Hiding Places of Love' (Sylvia O'Brien, Seóirse Bodley), Hugh Lane Gallery, April 2013Seóirse Bodley - At Banagher from ‘The Hiding Places of Love' (Sylvia O'Brien, Isabelle O'Connell), Hugh Lane Gallery, April 2023Seóirse Bodley - Postscript from ‘The Hiding Places of Love' (Sylvia O'Brien, Seóirse Bodley), Hugh Lane Gallery, April 2013Seóirse Bodley - Cavafy from ‘The Hiding Places of Love' (Sylvia O'Brien, Seóirse Bodley), Hugh Lane Gallery, April 2013 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded during New Music Dublin 2023, Jonathan Grimes talks to Andrew Hamilton about his new work ‘Friendly Piece’ which received its premiere at the festival by Crash Ensemble, and Yue Song, one of the composers who participated in the groups’s Crash Works initiative.Show Notes New Music Dublin - Can music be kind? Andrew Hamilton New Music Dublin - You Heard It First Ryan McAdams Yue SongEditing: Keith Fennell. Thanks to Crash Ensemble for the recordings of Andrew Hamilton’s Friendly Piece and Yue Song’s Senses IV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A conversation recorded during this year's New Music Dublin with Crash Ensemble's principal conductor Ryan McAdams, pianist Eliza McCarthy and composer Donnacha Dennehy about his new piano concerto Limina.Show NotesNew Music Dublin - Limina Donnacha DennehyEliza McCarthyRyan McAdamsMusicDonnacha Dennehy - Limina (Eliza McCarthy, Crash Ensemble, conductor Ryan McAdams), 20 April 2023, New Music Dublin. Thanks to Crash Ensemble for the recording.Editing: Keith Fennell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A conversation with composer Garrett Sholdice about his new album ‘The Blue Light'. Presented by Jonathan Grimes, the composer speaks about his musical preoccupations, the process of producing the album, and his approach to composing.Show NotesGarrett Sholdice: The Blue Light (Ergodos)Garrett SholdiceMusicGarrett Sholdice - Das blaue Licht: I (Crash Ensemble)Garrett Sholdice - Das blaue Licht: I (Crash Ensemble)Garrett Sholdice - Gymel (Crash Ensemble: Ed Creedon, Kate Ellis)Garrett Sholdice - Prelude No. 12 (Michael McHale)Garrett Sholdice - Das blaue Licht: II (Crash Ensemble)Garrett Sholdice - Und weinen, und l​ä​cheln (Michael McHale)Garrett Sholdice - St Dunstan​-​in​-​the​-​East (Michael McHale, Crash Ensemble) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first of two episodes with conversations recorded with some of the artists who featured in this year’s New Music Dublin festival. Presented by Jonathan Grimes and Evonne Ferguson, the episode includes interviews from CMC and Chamber Choir Ireland’s Choral Sketches workshop, composers Áine Mallon and Ailís Ní Ríain, and soprano Elizabeth Hilliard.Show Notes Ailís Ní Ríain: The Last Time I Died (NMC Recordings) New Music Dublin Choral Sketches 2023 Áine Mallon CMC Composer Page Ailís Ní Ríain CMC Composer Page Elizabeth HilliardMusic Ailís Ní Ríain - Seahorse (Long snouted) All other music from Choral Sketches workshop and Chamber Choir Ireland Concert at New Music DublinEditing: Keith Fennell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Read interview transcript: https://www.cmc.ie/amplify/episode-86A discussion with Stephen Graham, Head of School of Arts and Humanities and Senior Lecturer in Music at Goldsmith’s University of London about new music and its relationship to the economy.Show Notes Stephen Graham Becoming Noise Music Twentieth-Century Music in the West Composing CapitalMusic Seán Clancy - Sign New Music New Ireland four Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A live podcast discussion with composers Robert Curgenven, Karen Power, Judith Ring, and Jürgen Simpson on the impact of climate change on new music and how musicians are responding to the climate crisis and biodiversity loss through their work. Presented by Jonathan Grimes and recorded live during New Music Dublin 2023.Show NotesNew Music DublinWe Only Want the Earth radio seriesRobert CurgenvenDublin Open Form Pavilion of AirKaren PowerJudith RingJurgen SimpsonRecorded on 21 April 2023 in the Iveagh Room, National Concert Hall, Dublin. Sound: Keith FennellThanks to New Music Dublin and the National Concert Hall for hosting this event Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A live podcast recorded during New Music Dublin 2023 with some of the composers and artists featured at this year's festival. Composers Úna Monaghan, Kevin Volans and Susan Geaney, and conductor David Brophy join special guest American broadcaster and writer John Schaefer (New Sounds, WNYC) and CMC's Jonathan Grimes in conversation.Show NotesNew Music DublinJohn SchaeferÚna MonaghanKevin VolansCMC Composer PageSusan GeaneyQuiet Music EnsembleDavid BrophyRecorded on 22 April 2023 in the Iveagh Room, National Concert Hall, Dublin. Sound: Keith FennellThanks to New Music Dublin and the National Concert Hall for hosting this event Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A discussion recorded during this year’s Finding a Voice festival in Clonmel featuring composers Jacqueline Fletcher, Áine Mallon and Gráinne Mulvey. This discussion, which took place on 11 March 2023, is introduced and chaired by CMC Director, Evonne Ferguson.Show NotesFinding a Voice FestivalÁine MallonCMC Composer PageGráinne MulveyJacqueline Fletcher wins Finding a Voice 2023 Emerging Composer Competition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Composer Deirdre Gribbin talks to Jonathan Grimes about composing music for the film documentary, ‘Stolen’, writing her new cello concerto, the importance of narrative in her music, and her thoughts on the plight of women composers today.Show Notes Deirdre Gribbin CMC Composer Page Music Deirdre Gribbin - Hearing your Genes Evolve (Spero Quartet), live recording from the Hugh Lane Gallery, 26 February 2023 Deirdre Gribbin - music from the film Stolen (director Margo Harkin) Deirdre Gribbin - extract from Embers, a radio drama starring Patrick Stewart adapted and directed by Lou Stein from a BBC Radio 3 Drama production by Lou Stein Associates Deirdre Gribbin - How to Make the Water Song (Fidelio Trio), NMC Recordings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.