Greg Caffrey talks to Michael Quinn about his musical background, latest works, his playful style and other upcoming projects.
Copyright ©2008 Contemporary Music Centre, Ireland.
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An Interview with Greg Caffrey
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Episode 1
[13.1M; 13:34] mp3 clip
- Becoming interested in contemporary music
- Entering formal music education
- The importance of fun and enjoyment in his approach to composition
- The importance of collaborating with performers while composing each work
- How the work Honk came about
Music excerpts used:
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| 0:00 & 13:18 |
Honk (Gerard McChrystal [ssax], Mary Dullea [pf]) © Greg Caffrey |
| 3:48 |
Pluck, Blow (Gerard McChrystal [sax], Craig Ogden [gui]) © Meridian Records |
| 7:30 |
On the Ning Nang Nong from Spike (The Greg Caffrey (Large) Circle) © Greg Caffrey |
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Episode 2
[12.9M; 12:36] mp3 clip
- What inspires his compositions
- The use of voice in certain works
- Working with the Ulster Orchestra on Theophilus in Space
- His residency at La Cité International des Artes, Paris
Music excerpts used:
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| 0:00 & 3:04 |
The Gofongo from Spike (The Greg Caffrey (Large) Circle) © Greg Caffrey |
| 6:28 |
Theophilus in Space (The Ulster Orchestra) |
| 11:00 |
Ett Mobilt Hem (Greg Caffrey [gui] Andrew Lavery [vibs] Andrea Lotscher [fl] Kev Lawless [bcl]) © Greg Caffrey |
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Greg Caffrey was interviewed on video by Michael Quinn in SERC, Bangor, Co. Down, on 8 February 2008.
The views expressed in this interview are those of the persons concerned and are not necessarily those of the Contemporary Music Centre.
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