Earthrise Musici Ireland

• Deirdre Gribbin (b. 1967): Before the Moon Shattered and Shone Again:
• 1 Gribbin: Before the Moon Shattered and Shone Again 06:55
• Liam Bates (b. 1988): Earthrise:
• 2 Bates: Earthrise: I. Majestically 08:55
• 3 Bates: Earthrise: II. Gently 07:20
• 4 Bates: Earthrise: III. With Spirit 08:18
• Ian Wilson (b. 1964): String Quartet No. 12 "Her Charms Invited":
• 5 Wilson: String Quartet No. 12 "Her Charms Invited" 07:24
• Linda Buckley (b. 1979): Fiol:
• 6 Buckley: Fiol 14:31
• Dierdre McKay (b. 1972): Mr. Shah:
• 7 McKay: Mr. Shah 08:49
• Total Runtime 01:02:12

Info zu Earthrise

Musici Ireland, unter der Leitung der Bratschistin Beth McNinch, hat sich seit seiner Gründung im Jahr 2012 als Pionier der irischen Kammermusik etabliert. Das Ensemble ist dafür bekannt, zeitgenössische Werke in Auftrag zu geben und uraufzuführen. Es zeichnet sich durch sein Engagement für irische und weibliche Komponisten aus und erweitert die Grenzen der modernen Kammermusik mit einem interdisziplinären und sozial engagierten Ansatz. Deirdre Gribbins „Before the Moon Shattered and Shone Again“ erforscht die Zyklen der Natur, inspiriert von der keltischen Mythologie und der ständigen Präsenz des Mondes. Das Streichquartett symbolisiert das Wachsen, Schwinden und die Erneuerung des Lebens – eine passende Antwort auf die Stille und die Störungen, die durch die Pandemie verursacht wurden. Deirdre McKays „Mr Shah“ lässt sich von der Stille des Weltraums inspirieren und betrachtet den starken Kontrast zwischen der fast vollständigen Stille des Kosmos und dem Klangreichtum auf der Erde. Ian Wilsons „Her Charms Invited“ (Streichquartett Nr. 12) interpretiert die komplexe Ornamentik des traditionellen irischen Sean-Nós-Gesangs in einem zeitgenössischen musikalischen Rahmen neu. Linda Buckleys „Fiol“ (für Streichtrio) behandelt das Ensemble als zwölfsaitiges „Meta-Instrument“ und erinnert an die Resonanzen der norwegischen Hardanger-Fiedel. Das Titelstück, Liam Bates' „Earthrise“, das von Musici Ireland in Auftrag gegeben wurde, zieht seine Inspiration aus der Bewegung unseres Planeten. Mit Beth McNinch an der Bratsche fängt das Stück den seelenvollen Klang der Bratsche ein und erinnert an einen umherwandernden Beobachter, der an den sich entwickelnden Rhythmen und Harmonien der Erde teilnimmt.

Musici Ireland

Musici Ireland
Founded in 2012, Musici Ireland is a creative and innovative production house comprised of a core group of dedicated musicians.

We are Musici Ireland, and our journey began in 2012 as a passionate chamber music collective. Our vision was simple: to bring together some of Ireland’s most celebrated musicians and share the beauty of chamber music with audiences across the country. Over the years, our passion for collaboration and innovation has guided us to grow and evolve. Today, we stand as a groundbreaking multidisciplinary production house, pushing artistic boundaries and creating impactful new works that resonate deeply with audiences.

At the heart of Musici Ireland is a dedicated group of internationally renowned artists, including directors, choreographers, dancers, and composers. We love to collaborate, not just among ourselves, but with national and international artists who share our vision. Over the years, we’ve built lasting relationships with venues and guest artists, regularly performing at the National Concert Hall in Dublin and making a memorable debut at the Kilkenny Arts Festival in 2019. Our performances have also reached global audiences, with broadcasts on RTÉ Lyric FM spanning 12 countries.

In 2021, we embraced a new chapter in our journey, expanding our creative vision to integrate multidisciplinary projects that blend music, theatre, and visual arts. Our work often explores socially relevant themes, creating immersive experiences that move and inspire. A key highlight of this evolution was our first original production, “A Mother’s Voice,” which premiered in January 2023. This powerful piece, dedicated to the women affected by Ireland’s Mother and Baby Homes, combines animation, live music, art installations, and recorded testimonies. The production has been performed in Ireland, Luxembourg, Germany, and made its American debut at the Contemporary American Theater Festival in July 2024. We’re proud to say that both the 2024 Kilkenny Arts Festival and CATF performances were sold-out runs, underscoring the impact of this important work.

Despite our evolution, our roots as a chamber music collective remain strong. Concert engagements continue to be a core part of who we are, and we remain deeply committed to bringing exceptional live performances to audiences across Ireland and beyond. Alongside our groundbreaking multidisciplinary productions, we prioritise the chamber music tradition, regularly performing beloved classical works as well as new compositions. This balance of honouring the past while embracing the future is central to our mission, as we continue to commission, record, and present new works.

2024 and Beyond: Expanding Horizons As 2024 unfolded, we were thrilled to make our German debut as part of Zeitgeist Irland 24, showcasing the works of Irish composers and further solidifying our presence on the international stage. We will also release our album “Earthrise” on Metier Records, a testament to our commitment to expanding the classical repertoire with contemporary voices and innovative compositions.

Throughout our journey, we’ve remained dedicated to producing unique, socially relevant, and musically driven experiences that challenge and inspire. As artists-in-residence at the Belltable/Limetree Theatres in Limerick, we continue to explore new creative territories, always keeping music at the heart of what we do. Musici Ireland is proud to be a trailblazer in the Irish arts scene, and we look forward to continuing to push the boundaries of what’s possible in music and the arts.

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