amplify #25 - Eric Sweeney (1948-2020)

The first in a new series of CMC's podcast features a special tribute to composer Eric Sweeney, who passed away in July of this year. The episode features contributions from David Adams, John Buckley, Hazel Farrell, Ronan Guilfoyle and Grainne Mulvey about the composer's life, music and sizeable contribution to music in Ireland. Presented by Jonathan Grimes and Evonne Ferguson.Show NotesEric SweeneyCMC Pageericsweeney.comDavid AdamsJohn BuckleyHazel FarrellRonan GuilfoyleGrainne MulveyThrough the Digital Door: works by Eric Sweeney in CMC's LibraryMusicKyrie from Hymn to Gaia (Eric Sweeney)Ceol Rince Ros Mhic Treoin (New Ross Dance Music) (Finghin Collins, Dearbhla Collins, Alexander Bernstein)There is no Rose (Chamber Choir Ireland)Duo (John Finucane, Elisaveta Blumina)Canzona (RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra)Symphony No. 2 (RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra)Dance Music (RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra)Le Circle de Lumiere (Eric Sweeney)The Widening Gyre (Eric Sweeney)Guitar Concerto (John Feeley, Sunrise Quartet)Walk/Don't Walk (Ríona Ó'Duinnín, Geraldine O'Doherty, Nancy Johnson)The InvaderEvening: the lighthouse at Hook Head (Olga Scheps)Thanks to Susan Brodigan, CMC Library Coordinator, for her help in sourcing the archival recordings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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