Contemporary ensemble Concorde presents music from Ireland, Italy and the USA in the National Gallery on 14 May.

Concorde invited composers from around the world to submit scores, and three pieces new to Irish audiences will be presented this Sunday.

Mei-Fang Lin, born in Taiwan and resident in California, submitted the quintet L'image reconstituze. Drew Krause, who lives in New York City, has submitted Coil for flute, cello and piano. Nicola Straffelini, who teaches composition in Verona, will be represented by Arabesco for flute, bass clarinet and piano.

Irish composer Deirdre McKay will also be featured, with performances of her tribute to Beckett, between, and her ensemble piece Umber Sepia, which creates a beautiful under-water atmosphere.

Concorde members performing these works are Jane O'Leary (piano), Madeleine Staunton (flute), Paul Roe (clarinet), Elaine Clark (violin) and David James (cello), with Dermot Dunne as conductor.

The concert takes place at 3.00 pm on Sunday, 14 May 2006 in the National Gallery of Ireland, admission free. For details please visit the Calendar.

Concorde is supported by the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon.

Posted: 11 May 2006