World premiere in Birr of new works from Peader Townsend.

Peader Townsend has been busy this summer composing new works for the recently formed  Irish Chamber Ensemble. Peader is also the percussionist in the ensemble which will give its first public recital on the final night of the Birr arts festival on August 12th. The performance will feature arrangements and transcriptions from Peader as well as two world premieres, 'A hero's Love' a short folk story based work, and 'Stargazing' a three movement contemporary work.