Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble: Contemporary Cities
King John's Castle
Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble collaborate with talented young musicians from Limerick School of Music and Ulster Youth Orchestra. This Creative Ireland project introduces performers to modern music, developing their skills and awareness of contemporary styles. Featuring music by Limerick composers Fiona Linnane and John O'Shea, Belfast composers Elaine Agnew and Piers Hellawell, alongside contemporary greats Arvo Pärt and Terry Riley, this is a unique chance for creative exchange, culminating in a special performance at King John's Castle, Limerick. This project is funded by the Creative Ireland Creative Communities on a Shared Island initiative.
Programme
Elaine Agnew - 'Green' (Premiere of New Arrangement) 2025
Fiona Linnane - 'Los Arcos' 2011
Fiona Linnane - 'Danse Macabre' (Premiere of New Arrangement) 2025
Piers Hellawell - 'Maquette' 2005
Terry Riley - 'In C' 1964
John O'Shea - 'Intuition' (Manifest) 2025
Arvo Pärt- 'Fratres' (1977)
Tickets
Free. No booking required.