Piers Hellawell makes his debut on Delphian Records with a diverse programme of premiere recordings. With sources of inspiration ranging from the self-immolation of Jan Palac to the lost Etruscan language and the sculptures of abstract expressionist David Smith, the full breadth and depth of Hellawell’s compositional preoccupations are represented in authoritative performances by some of his closest collaborators.

Now available to preorder in advance of release on 21st May.

Flautist William Dowdall features in this new disc of arrangements of traditional Irish tunes for flute and instruments by composer John Buckley. Released by the Celestial Harmonies label, the CD also features, among others, Irish harpists Andreja Malir and Anne-Marie O'Farrell, and the Dublin String Quartet.

This CD includes five of John Kinsella’s works, including a new version of his ‘Nocturne’, for Cello and String Orchestra, recorded by the Irish Chamber Orchestra in their studio in Limerick. It also features a live version of his ‘Prelude and Toccata’ for String Orchestra recorded at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana in 2009.

Commissioned by Offaly County Council, Vincent Kennedy’s Kilcormac Cantata is the result of a public art project inspired by the stories, events and history of the people of Kilcormac, Co. Offaly. The work was recorded in November 2011 and the project involved national school students, members of Coláiste Naomh Cormac Grúpa Ceoil, the Frankfort Rockers and St. Cormac’s Choir performing alongside professional musicians.