Notes and Editorial Reviews
Gráinne Mulvey and Deirdre Gribbin are rapidly establishing a formidable reputation as two composers to watch. Recorded here for the first time are six key works. These include Mulvey's 'Rational Option Insanity' - the work that catapulted her to stardom when it won the first prize of the RTE 'Musician of the Future' competition in 1994. Gribbin's own amazing sound-world reveals a very special voice. 'How To Make The Water Sound' is a mystical exploration of the sound of water. 'The Sanctity of Trees' is a meditative work for solo guitar that celebrates nature's effect on a small boy. 'Giles' is a mercurial journey through the world of Italian 'commedia dell'arte'. A fascinating collection of pieces from two unique talents. 'Two
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Works on This Recording
1.
Rational Option Insanity by Gráinne Mulvey
Conductor:
Prionnsias O'Duinn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Concorde Ensemble
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1993; Ireland
2.
How to Make the Water Sound by Deirdre Gribbin
Conductor:
Prionnsias O'Duinn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Concorde Ensemble
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1997; Ireland
3.
The Sanctity of Trees by Deirdre Gribbin
Conductor:
Prionnsias O'Duinn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Concorde Ensemble
Period: 20th Century
Written: Ireland
4.
And now the shadows are too long by Deirdre Gribbin
Performer:
Jane O'Leary (Piano),
Paul Roe (Clarinet)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1993
5.
Giles by Deirdre Gribbin
Performer:
Madeleine Staunton (Flute)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1989
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