The January-February issue of the JMI is now available.

This issue contains a wide range of articles on the state of Irish contemporary music in the 21st century.

In Redefining “Irish” Music in America: making the case for Irish classical music, musicologist Axel Klein explains how he traveled from Bonn to the USA last October to dispel the myth that “Irish music” only means “Irish traditional music”.

Also in this issue, Séamas de Barra discusses Arnold Bax and his intriguing relationship with the musical Fleischmann family of Cork.

Kevin O’Connell presents the ideas behind his programming of the third RTÉ Living Music Festival.

This issue also includes John McLachlan’s reviews of the inaugural concert of the Young Composers’ Collective, and a new CD of music from Northern Ireland by Lontano.

Visit www.thejmi.com for more information.

Posted: 3 February 2005