Ian Wilson, concept & music
Dušica Mladenović, violin
Soundtrack made in collaboration with Steve McCourt
Directed by Olivia Songer
Set design by Jack Scullion

“Beside the Sea” is an ambitious and innovative work for violinist and soundtrack staged within a specially-built set that evokes a dock by the sea. Through an imaginative combination of sound, staging, and movement a story is told of how music, love, and family meet one of the greatest challenges. This event has been made possible with the support of the Arts Council, Bealtaine Festival and the NCH.

Irish composer Ian Wilson wanted to make this piece since his father Jim died in 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s; the result is a work of art which examines the roles memory and music have in shaping a person, in establishing the strongest bonds between people, and in defining what is most important in life.

"I cannot recommend this production highly enough"
Gráinne Mulvey, professor of composition, TUD