new music::new Ireland, an international initiative of The Contemporary Music Centre Ireland, visits London for the first time with two exciting concerts of new music in October and November 2009.
With new talent emerging on the contemporary music scene all the time, these events showcase Irish composers and performers in vibrant, cutting-edge programmes.
The concerts, which are linked but contrasting, present two facets of new Irish music for violin and piano and are part of the Out Hear Monday night series at King’s Place, London.
In Solos and Duos for Violin and Piano: 1 (12 October, 8.00-9.00pm), new music specialists Darragh Morgan (violin) and Mary Dullea (piano) play cutting-edge contemporary Irish music. In addition to a piece by well-known composer Gerald Barry, their programme includes three premieres and ranges across the styles and generations.
“We are delighted to bring our international programme, new music::new Ireland, to London and in particular to the vibrant Out Hear series at King’s Place. We invite you to ‘break your sound barrier’ on this exciting journey into the world of contemporary Irish music,” says Karen Hennessy, Promotion Manager, The Contemporary Music Centre.
new music::new Ireland is presented by The Contemporary Music Center in association with Culture Ireland as part of a programme of high profile events on the international stage, including Carnegie Hall, New York, last October.
The Contemporary Music Centre is Ireland’s national archive and promotion agency for new music, supporting and developing the work of Irish composers nationally and internationally. It is funded by the Arts Council/ An Chomhairle Ealaíon; the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Culture Ireland.
For press tickets and further information contact Karen Hennessy, Promotion Manager, the Contemporary Music Centre, 19 Fishamble Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 8, Ireland.
Tel : +353 1 673 1922 or email: khennessy@nullcmc.ie web site: www.cmc.ie
Please see http://bit.ly/NMNI09 for a preview video of new music::new Ireland at King’s Place.
