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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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.