Concert series of new work by Stephen Gardner: The Gift

22 May 2019 19:30 - 29 May 2019 19:30
 
A semi-improvised musical work which celebrates the gift by The Choctaw Nation towards Irish Famine Relief in 1847. This was a remarkable act of generosity and humanity, given that The Choctaw were a
displaced people in a state of destitution.
 
The contemporary Choctaw poet LeAnne Howe and Irish poet Doireann Ni Ghriofa have commemorated this event. Their text is the basis of this work.
A basic score by Stephen Gardner was developed and improvised upon over the course of several months.
 
The musicians are Ellen Demos, experimental vocalist, Sean MacErlaine, woodwind and live processing, Alex Pectu, percussion, Arun Rao, cello.
 
The work will last approximately 40 minutes, with a reception commencing 30 minutes before that.
 
Admission Free, but places are strictly limited.