List of Irish composers
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A list of composers from Ireland
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- Elaine Agnew (born 1967), Contemporary composer, currently RTÉ Lyric FM composer in residence.
- Michael AlcornMichael AlcornMichael Alcorn is a composer and the current Director of the School of Music and Sonic Arts at Queen's University, Belfast. He was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1962....
(born 1962) Contemporary Composer - Michael William BalfeMichael William BalfeMichael William Balfe was an Irish composer, best-remembered for his opera The Bohemian Girl.After a short career as a violinist, Balfe pursued an operatic singing career, while he began to compose. In a career spanning more than 40 years, he composed 38 operas, almost 250 songs and other works...
(1808–1870), Romantic operaOperaOpera is an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining text and musical score, usually in a theatrical setting. Opera incorporates many of the elements of spoken theatre, such as acting, scenery, and costumes and sometimes includes dance...
composer best known for The Bohemian GirlThe Bohemian GirlThe Bohemian Girl is an opera composed by Michael William Balfe with a libretto by Alfred Bunn. The plot is loosely based on a Cervantes tale, La Gitanilla.The opera was first produced in London at the Drury Lane Theatre on November 27, 1843...
" - Derek BallDerek BallDerek Ball is an American sound engineer. He won an Academy Award for Best Sound for the film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. He worked on 40 films between 1968 and 1987.-External links:...
(born 1949) contemporary Irish composer based in Scotland - Gerald Barry (born 1952) leading contemporary Irish composer.
- Seóirse BodleySeóirse BodleySeóirse Bodley is an Irish composer and former associate professor of music at University College Dublin . He has been Saoi of Aosdána since 2008.-Biography:...
(born 1933) One of Irelands most prominent contemporary composers - Brian BoydellBrian BoydellBrian Boydell was an Irish composer whose works include orchestral pieces, chamber music, and songs. He was professor of music at Trinity College, Dublin for 20 years, founder of the Dowland Consort, conductor of the Dublin Orchestral Players, and a prolific broadcaster and writer on musical...
(1917–2000) One of the leading Irish composers of the 20th century. - Ina BoyleIna BoyleIna Boyle was an Irish composer. She was born in Bushey Park near Enniskerry and took violin and cello lessons as a child. She studied counterpoint, harmony and composition with Drs. Kitson and Hewson in Dublin, and by correspondence with her cousin Charles Wood. She also traveled to London...
(1889–1967) Talented female 20th Century Irish composer. - John BuckleyJohn BuckleyJohn Buckley may refer to:* John Buckley, , English religious leader and martyr, also known as Saint John Jones* John Buckley , British Victoria Cross recipient* John Buckley , Irish Catholic religious leader...
(born 1951) Prominent contemporary composer and teacher. - Kim CarrollKim CarrollKim Carroll is a film score composer and multi-instrumentalist. He attended Glenstal Abbey School where he studied music with pianist/composer Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin. After a short teaching stint in Cork he left for Los Angeles to concentrate on music composition and film scoring.Kim currently...
(born 1970) contemporary Irish film composer and multi-instrumentalist - Rhoda CoghillRhoda CoghillRhoda Coghill was an Irish poet, pianist and composer. She was born in Dublin and studied with Patricia Read in the Leinster School of Music. She continued her studies with Arthur Schnabel in Berlin...
(1903–2000) 20th century composer - Greg Caffrey (born 1963) contemporary composer
- Rob CanningRob CanningRob Canning is a journalist and presenter of Network Ten's Sports Tonight, he has been with the program since 2000. He previously presented the show on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and when Brad McEwan is away until the cancellation of the program in September 2011...
(born 1974) contemporary composer - Siobhán Cleary (born 1972) contemporary composer
- Frank CorcoranFrank CorcoranFrank Corcoran is an Irish composer. His output includes chamber, symphonic, choral and electro-acoustic music, through which he explores particularly Irish issues like language and history...
(born 1944) Prominent contemporary composer resident in Germany. - Shaun DaveyShaun Davey- Early years :Shaun Davey was born in Belfast in 1948. He graduated from Trinity College, Dublin in the history of Art in 1971. He then took a master's degree at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London. In the late 1970s, he made his first recording, "Davey and Morris," with Donal Lunny and others...
(born 1948), 20th century composer, his repertoire includes symphony, orchestral and movie scores - Jerome de Bromhead (born 1945) leading Irish composer of the late 20th Century whose career was cut short by a car accident.
- Raymond DeaneRaymond DeaneRaymond Deane is an Irish composer of classical music.-Biography:He was brought up on Achill Island and has lived in Dublin, Basel, Cologne, Berlin, Oldenburg, Paris and Fuerth....
(born 1953) contemporary Irish composer and political activist known for his outspoken views. - Donnacha DennehyDonnacha Dennehy,Donnacha Dennehy is a composer, born in Dublin in 1970. He gained his secondary education in Templeogue College, Dublin. He studied Music at Trinity College, Dublin and later pursued graduate studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign...
(born 1970) contemporary Irish composer and founder of the Crash EnsembleCrash EnsembleCrash Ensemble is an Irish new music ensemble, founded in 1997 by composer Donnacha Dennehy, conductor and pianist Andrew Synott and clarinettist Michael Seaver. It played its first concert in Dublin in 1997...
. - Roger Doyle (born 1949) contemporary Irish composer known for his electro-acoustic works.
- Arthur DuffArthur DuffArthur Knox Duff was an Irish composer and conductor, best known for his short orchestral pieces such as the Handel-inspired Echoes of Georgian Dublin.-Early years and education:...
(1899-1956) composer of short orchestral suites, notably Echoes of Georgian Dublin. - Benjamin Dwyer (born 1965) contemporary Irish composer and guitarist. Director of Music21 festival.
- Ciarán FarrellCiarán FarrellCiarán Farrell is an Irish composer who has been active in his field since graduating from Trinity College Dublin in 1997...
(born 1969), 20th century composer. - David Fennessy (born 1976) contemporary composer, studied with James MacMillan.
- John FieldJohn Field (composer)John Field was an Irish pianist, composer, and teacher. He was born in Dublin into a musical family, and received his early education there. The Fields soon moved to London, where Field studied under Muzio Clementi...
(1782–1837), Romantic composer and pianist, notable for cultivating the nocturneNocturneA nocturne is usually a musical composition that is inspired by, or evocative of, the night... - Aloys FleischmannAloys FleischmannAloys Fleischmann was an Irish composer and musicologist. In addition he wrote several books and articles on Irish music.-Life:...
(1910–1992) 20th Century Irish composer of German extraction, leading composer and educator of his time. - David FlynnDavid FlynnDavid Flynn is an Irish composer and musician with a number of major awards and commissions to his name. His recent music is noteworthy for merging the influence of traditional Irish music with contemporary classical music and jazz...
(born 1977), contemporary composer known for his work mixing traditional Irish and contemporary classical music ideas. - Ronan GuilfoyleRonan GuilfoyleRonan Guilfoyle is one of Ireland's premier jazz musicians. He is the director of jazz at Newpark Music Centre in Dublin, Ireland and has performed extensively around the world...
(born 1958) contemporary composer and jazz bassist whose works mix jazz and contemporary classical ideas. - Herbert Hamilton Harty (1879–1941) late Romantic composer and a leading conductor of his time.
- Michael Holohan (born 1956) contemporary composer
- Rachel Holstead (born 1978) contemporary composer
- Fergus JohnstonFergus JohnstonFergus Johnston is an Irish composer and member of Aosdána. He studied for both a degree in music and a Master's Degree in Music and Media Technology at Trinity College Dublin and has a PhD in composition from the National University of Ireland, Maynooth...
(born 1959) contemporary composer - Richard KearnsRichard KearnsRichard Kearns is an Irish classical composer.-Biography:Born in North Gloucester Place, Dublin, Ireland, Kearns served an apprenticeship as a Goldsmith and studied part time at "The National College of Art and Design"...
(born 1952) classical composer - T.C. Kelly (1917–1985) 20th century composer known for light orchestral pieces
- John Kinsella (born 1932) contemporary composer known particularly for his symphonies.
- John LarchetJohn LarchetJohn Francis Larchet was an Irish composer. He was music director at the Abbey Theatre from 1907 to 1934, and taught counterpoint at the Royal Irish Academy of Music 1920-1955.His daughter, Sheila Larchet Cuthbert, is an Irish harpist and author....
(1884–1967) influential teacher and composer in the mid 20th century - Stuart Leathem (born 1980), contemporary composer of electro-acoustic music. Also noted for film-scores and collaboration/production with and for other artists in various genres
- Philip MartinPhilip Martin (pianist)Philip Martin is an Irish pianist and composer.Philip Martin was born in Dublin and won an Associated Board scholarship to the Royal Academy of music in London where he studied with Franz Reizenstein, Whilst there, he won many prestigious awards and prizes...
(born 1947) contemporary composer and internationally renowned pianist - Frederick MayFrederick May (composer)Frederick May was an Irish composer and arranger. His musical career was seriously hindered by a lifelong hearing problem and, despite displaying early promise, he produced relatively few compositions.-Early years:...
(1911–1985) 20th Century modernist composer known for his forward looking String Quartet. - Michael McGlynnMichael McGlynnMichael McGlynn is an Irish composer, producer, director and founder of Anúna, Ireland's National Choir.-Career:...
(born 1964) contemporary composer of mostly choral music. Founder and director of choral group AnúnaAnúnaAnúna is an Irish choral group. In 1987 Dublin composer Michael McGlynn founded An Uaithne, a name which describes the three ancient types of Celtic music, Suantraí , Geantraí and Goltraí . One of the group's stated aims is to explore and redefine this music... - Deirdre McKay (born 1972) contemporary composer
- John McLachlan (composer) (born 1964) contemporary composer, writer on music, executive director of Association of Irish Composers
- Ernest John MoeranErnest John MoeranErnest John Moeran was an English composer who had strong associations with Ireland .-Early life:...
(1894–1950) well known early 20th century composer with many works based on Irish themes. - Grainne MulveyGráinne MulveyGráinne Mulvey is an Irish composer.-Biography:She studied with Eric Sweeney at Waterford Regional Technical College, Hormoz Farhat at Trinity College Dublin and Agustín Fernández at Queen's University, Belfast. In 1999 she gained a DPhil in Composition at the University of York under Nicola LeFanu...
(born 1966) contemporary composer - Gerry MurphyGerry MurphyGerry Murphy was the Director of Football Development at Huddersfield Town between 1988 and 2009...
(born 1947) contemporary composer and teacher, - Gerard Gormley (born 1983) contemporary composer
- Frank McNamaraFrank McNamara (musician)Frank McNamara is an internationally known arranger, conductor, composer, and pianist from Ireland.-Biography:His career began at the age of 11, when he first appeared on Irish national television. Frank attended Trinity College, Dublin, where he graduated with music honors...
, composer and pianist known for symphony and orchestral work - Eoin O'KeeffeEoin O'KeeffeEoin O’Keeffe is an Irish composer, currently residing in the United Kingdom. O’Keeffe grew up in Clonmel, Ireland. As a member of his local youth band, he played clarinet and later trumpet, before spending some time as conductor and arranger...
(born 1979), 21st century composer. - Jane Ó'LearyJane O'LearyJane O'Leary in an American musician and composer who lives and composes in Ireland.-Biography:Jane O'Leary was born in Hartford, Connecticut. She graduated from Vassar College and studied with Milton Babbitt at Princeton University where she received a PhD in composition...
American born Irish composer. Founder of Concorde ensembleConcorde Contemporary Music EnsembleThe Concorde Contemporary Music Ensemble, founded in 1976, is an Irish contemporary music ensemble. The group's purpose is stated as "[promoting] new music on a regular basis." It has released three full length albums and has gone on several international tours through Europe and North America. The...
. - Seán Ó RiadaSeán Ó RiadaSeán Ó Riada , was a composer and perhaps the single most influential figure in the revival of Irish traditional music during the 1960s...
(1931–1971), 20th century composer, led the revival of traditional Irish music in the 1960s. - A. J. PotterA. J. PotterArchibald James Potter was an Irish composer and teacher, who wrote hundreds of works including operas, a mass, and four ballets, as well as orchestral and chamber music.-Early years:...
(1918–1980) 20th century composer known for mixing serialism and traditional Irish melodies. - Charles Villiers StanfordCharles Villiers StanfordSir Charles Villiers Stanford was an Irish composer who was particularly notable for his choral music. He was professor at the Royal College of Music and University of Cambridge.- Life :...
(1852–1924) prominent late Romantic composer - Eric SweeneyEric SweeneyEric Edwin Sweeney was an English footballer. His regular position was as a forward. He was born in Birkenhead, Merseyside. He played for Charlton Athletic and Manchester United.-External links:*...
(born 1948) contemporary composer known for mixing minimalism with traditional Irish music. - Fiachra TrenchFiachra TrenchFiachra Terence Wilbrah Trench is a musician and composer from Drogheda, County Louth in Ireland....
(born 1941), contemporary film scoreFilm scoreA film score is original music written specifically to accompany a film, forming part of the film's soundtrack, which also usually includes dialogue and sound effects...
composer (Pearl HarborPearl Harbor (film)Pearl Harbor is a 2001 American action drama war film directed by Michael Bay and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Randall Wallace, who wrote the screenplay...
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) - Joan TrimbleJoan TrimbleJoan Trimble was an Irish composer and pianist.- Education and career :She studied at the Trinity College, Dublin, the Royal Irish Academy of Music, and the Royal College of Music....
(1915–2000) 20th Century composer. - Gerard VictoryGerard VictoryGerard Victory was a prolific Irish composer, writing over two hundred works across many genres and styles including tonal, serial, aleatoric and electroacoustic music.-Biography:Victory was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1921...
(1921–1995) 20th century Irish composer. - Kevin VolansKevin VolansKevin Volans is a composer associated with the post-minimalist movement in contemporary composition. He was born in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa on July 6, 1949, and even though he has spent most of his life outside his native country, is the best known South African composer active today.In...
(born 1949) contemporary composer born in South Africa, now an Irish citizen. - Ian WilsonIan Wilson (composer)Ian Wilson is a prolific, award-winning Irish composer of classical music. He also served as the music director of the Sligo New Music Festival from 2003 to 2011....
(born 1964) contemporary composer - James WilsonJames Wilson (composer)James Wilson was a notable Irish composer. Though born in England, Wilson was a resident of Ireland for over 50 years.-Early life:...
(1922-2005) prolific Irish-based composer - Charles WoodCharles Wood (composer)Charles Wood was an Irish composer and teacher.Born in Armagh, Ireland, he was the fifth child and third son of Charles Wood Sr. and Jemima Wood. His father was a tenor in the choir of the nearby St. Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh , and later worked as the Diocesan Registrar of the church...
(1866–1926) late Romantic composer, known for his church music. - Kerry Lloyd Whitehouse born 1974 (composer known for his mix of electronic gothica and orchestral work,Horror and science fiction disturbia.www.kerrylloydwhitehouse.com