Earthrise

Musici Ireland

Beth McNinch, artistic director & solo viola

Ioana Petcu-Colan, Mia Cooper & Siobhan Doyle, violin

Ed Creedon, viola

Katie Tertell & Niamh Molloy, cello

Roger McCann, double bass

Dianne Marshall, harp

Meadhbh O’Rourke, flute

Conor Sheil, clarinet

Peter Ryan, horn

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Deirdre Gribbin Before the moon shattered and shone again (2019)

Amanda Feery Square Movement (2016)

Linda Buckley Fiol (2008)

Liam Bates Earthrise (2023)

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Chamber music collective Musici Ireland have made a name for themselves in Ireland and further afield for sharing stories of the country and its history, with an inspiring blend of artistry and social activism. This daytime concert is a celebration of the group’s upcoming debut album, which features chamber works by six living Irish composers.

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Displaying the ensemble’s versatility, their programme encompasses everything from  meditation and glimpses of the natural world to moments of heightened drama. It ends with the Dublin premiere of Earthrise – a new concerto for viola and chamber ensemble by Wexford-based Liam Bates – alongside a presentation from the composer and soloist Beth McNinch about the commission, how it came about and the process of writing such a significant new work.