3 DECEMBER 2008 - Number 70

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December 2008

CMC NEWS

 The Contemporary Music Centre has published a feasibility study looking at ways to develop the recording of music in Ireland and invites feedback on the report.
www.cmc.ie/news/2008/recording-report.html

NEW ON THE SITE Swiss-based Irish composer John Wolf Brennan talks on to Michael Quinn about his life and work. View, listen or read the interview. www.cmc.ie/articles/article1793.html

CD OF THE MONTH Operating Theatre - The Early Years: CD of Roger Doyle's music to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the founding of his theatre group with Olwen Fouere, Operating Theatre. www.cmc.ie/shop/cd_detail.cfm?itemID=2660

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DECEMBER?

 A new exhibition involving composer Jennifer Walshe and Tallaght-based artist collective Grúpat runs until 17 January 2009.
www.cmc.ie/news/2008/alight-exhibition.html

 Ian Wilson's work is performed at the Centre Culturel Irlandais in Paris on 9 December.
www.cmc.ie/news/2008/wilson-commission-premiere.html

PREMIERES

Elaine Agnew, Navan, 4 Dec... David Flynn, Peter Moran, Donal Sarsfield, Galway, 4 Dec... Stephen Gardner, Dublin, 9 Dec..., Frank Corcoran, Romania, 11 Dec... Jane O'Leary, Netherlands, 14 Dec... And lots more performances...
www.cmc.ie/calendar

CHRISTMAS ARRANGEMENTS

The Contemporary Music Centre closes for Christmas on 23 December 2008, reopening on 5 January 2009. The Board and staff of CMC wish everyone a peaceful Christmas.
www.cmc.ie/news/2008/christmas.html

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