Programme:

Julia Wolfe Believing (Irish Premiere)
David Lang sunray (Irish Premiere)
Philip Glass Closing (Irish Premiere)
Steve Martland Horses of Instruction (Irish Premiere)

Formed in 1992, the Bang on a Can All-Stars are recognized worldwide for their ultra-dynamic live performances and recordings of today’s most innovative music. Freely crossing the boundaries between classical, jazz, rock, world and experimental music, this six-member amplified ensemble has consistently forged a category-defying identity. With a massive repertoire of works written specifically for the group’s distinctive instrumentation and style of performance, the All-Stars have become a genre in their own right. Performing each year throughout the U.S. and internationally, the group’s celebrated projects include their landmark recording of Brian Eno’s ambient classic Music for Airports, as well as live performances with Philip Glass, Meredith Monk, Don Byron, Iva Bittova, Thurston Moore, and others. Current and recent project highlights include the world premiere of Julia Wolfe’s Flower Power, Road Trip, an immersive and visually stunning concert collaboratively composed by Michael Gordon, David Lang and Julia Wolfe to commemorate the 30+ year journey of Bang on a Can; performances and a recording of Julia Wolfe’s Pulitzer Prize winning Anthracite Fields for the All-Stars and guest choir; Field Recordings, a major multi-media project and two CD/DVD releases featuring over 30 commissioned works by pioneering musicians from across all genres and borders; the world premiere and album release of Cloud River Mountain, a new collaboration featuring Chinese superstar singer Gong Linna; and more. The All-Stars record on Cantaloupe Music and have released past recordings on Sony, Universal and Nonesuch.