Contemporary Music Centre, Ireland: Monthly Podcast

Tracks taken from the Contemporary Music Centre's latest CD release, Contemporary Music from Ireland, Volume 6.

Tracks taken from the Contemporary Music Centre's latest CD release, Contemporary Music from Ireland, Volume 6.

Tracks taken from the Contemporary Music Centre's latest CD release, Contemporary Music from Ireland, Volume 6.

Brazilian-born electro-acoustic composer Victor Lazzarini talks to Jonathan Grimes about his work with the EAR Ensemble, teaching computer music in NUI Maynooth, and the connection between his composing, researching and teaching.

Tracks taken from the Contemporary Music Centre's latest CD release, Contemporary Music from Ireland, Volume 6.

Tracks taken from the Contemporary Music Centre's latest CD release, Contemporary Music from Ireland, Volume 6.

Tracks taken from the Contemporary Music Centre's latest CD release, Contemporary Music from Ireland, Volume 6.

The Contemporary Music Centre's first video podcast features the band LouReedsBrain playing in the Centre on Dublin's annual Culture Night in September.

Featuring interviews and audio clips with a selection of composers and performers, this audio podcast provides a stimulating introduction to CMC's latest release, Contemporary Music from Ireland, Volume Six.

'I've always thought of music composition as some sort of giant playground', says Brian Irvine. He talks to Jonathan Grimes about his Associate Composer position with the Ulster Orchestra, his own ensemble, and his upcoming work with Opera Theatre Company and Welsh National Opera.

Electro-acoustic composer Fergal Dowling has recently completed a three-year DPhil in Composition at York University. He talks to Jonathan Grimes about his upcoming projects, his approach to composing, and his involvement with the EAR Ensemble.

'I'm more nervous of playing my own music than I am of other composers', says pianist / composer Philip Martin. He talks to Jonathan Grimes about his third piano concerto, his working methods, and his interest in art and how it influences his works.

The Contemporary Music Centre marks its 20th anniversary this month with three outdoor sound installations forming a music trail in the Old City area of Dublin's Temple Bar.

'I enjoy getting feedback from other artists and the discussion that you can have', says Ed Bennett. He talks to Jonathan Grimes about his upcoming projects, the composing process, writing for orchestra, and how he enjoys collaborating with other artists.

Having recently travelled to Antarctica to research a new commission, Rachel Holstead is currently on a two-month residency in Banff, Canada. Her new work for the Irish Chamber Orchestra will be premiered next month.