Focus
New Music Radio plans underway
A group of composers have come together with the Contemporary Music Centre to develop a new website for showcasing the work of Irish composers. The idea was first proposed by composer Fergus Johnston at a public discussion during the Mostly Modern Contemporary...
Philistinism ...an aerial view
A recent book argues that Britain is in the grip of a ‘philistine agenda’ which treats the public like children who need to be protected from cultural and intellectual challenges. Composer Roger Doyle finds parallels in Irish broadcasting.
A Response to Roger Doyle
A list of points made by Aodán Ó Dubhghaill, Head of RTÉ lyric fm, in response to the talk given by Roger Doyle at the Mostly Modern Open Forum.
On Going Solo
Recording in traditional music, David Power's My Love is in America and Tim Collins' Dancing on Silver.
"Are You Talking to Me?": Traditional and Classical Music in Ireland
Irish traditional music has played an interesting role in the writing on Irish classical music through the years – sometimes an inspiration to composers, sometimes a burden – but, asks Toner Quinn, do traditional musicians recognise themselves or their music in these writings?
Whacko Jacko ar RnaG
From 2nd May Raidió na Gaeltachta will be permitted to play songs with English lyrics between 9pm and 1am. What will this mean for the type of music being played?
Unity of Being: The Music of Deirdre Gribbin
In the first of an occasional series of articles on living Irish composers, musicologist Bob Gilmore discusses the work of Deirdre Gribbin, native of Northern Ireland and presently Artistic Director of the London-based Society for the Promotion of New Music.
Live Reviews: Raymond Deane – Concursus (world première)
Irish Chamber Orchestra
Raymond Deane: Concursus (world première); Thurs 21 April 2005
St Mary’s Church, Mallow, Co. Cork; Katherine Hunka, Director
Live Reviews: Improv at the Printing House Festival
Saturday 23 April / The Printing House, Trinity College, Dublin