New CMC promotional CD launched on 20 April
The Contemporary Music Centre has released the ninth volume in its promotional CD series Contemporary Music from Ireland. Ms Rosemary Collier, Head of Music and Opera, The Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon, performed the official launch on Tuesday, 20 April 2010. The CD is funded by Culture Ireland, the Music Network/Arts Council Music Recording Scheme 2009, and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
Featuring established names such as John Buckley, Ronan Guilfoyle, and John McLachlan, the disc also presents music by several composers with a growing reputation in new music circles - David Fennessy, Judith Ring and Jonathan Nangle. A number - Michael Ball, Gareth Williams, Christopher Norby and Bill Whelan - also feature in the series for the first time and we are delighted to have the opportunity to present their work.
The Contemporary Music from Ireland promotional CD series gives a snapshot of what is happening right now in contemporary music in Ireland. Volume Nine features ten works selected by an artistic panel from over 45 submissions. As well as showcasing the vitality of Irish composition, the CD features many national and international performing groups and individuals, all of whom are committed and active perfomers of new music.
The CD will be distributed nationally and internationally to radio stations, festivals, concert promoters, performers and universities amongst other places.
For further information contact Karen Hennessy, Promotion Manager, Contemporary Music Centre, tel: 01 673 1922, email: khennessy@cmc.ie.