amplify #123 - Musici Ireland's Earthrise album launch
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
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amplify #122 - Robert Finegan performs Jenn Kirby's 'Tripping' at CMC's New Music Exchange
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
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amplify #121 - Tadhg Kinsella performs at CMC's New Music Dublin Exchange
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
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amplify #120 - Cora Venus Lunny and Izumi Kimura perform at CMC's New Music Dublin Exchange
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
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amplify #119 - Paul Hillier
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.
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