Donnacha Dennehy (b. 1970)

[brewski]

Now living in the U.S. and teaching at Princeton, Donnacha Dennehy is originally from Ireland, where he founded the Crash Ensemble in 1997.

https://www.donnachadennehy.com/

I've heard a few of his smaller pieces here and there, but was prompted to start the topic after seeing the livestream schedule for this summer's Aspen Music Festival, where Augustin Hadelich will play Dennehy's Violin Concerto (2021), which the festival co-commissioned.

https://www.aspenmusicfestival.com/events/calendar/livestream-aspen-festival-orchestra-3/

-Bruce

[aligreto]

If you are interested you might want to investigate this CD of his:





I do have another one in my collection and I will post it later for you.

[brewski]

If you are interested you might want to investigate this CD of his:





I do have another one in my collection and I will post it later for you.

Thank you!

-Bruce

[aligreto]

Here is the other Dennehy CD that I have in my collection





BTW the title Grá agus Bás translates from the Irish as Love and Death

[brewski]

Here is the other Dennehy CD that I have in my collection





BTW the title Grá agus Bás translates from the Irish as Love and Death

Thanks, this one is even more appealing than the first one, with Dawn Upshaw, the Crash Ensemble, and Alan Pierson conducting (whom I know from the group Alarm Will Sound). And also, what cover art!

Appreciate your putting both of these on my radar.

-Bruce

[aligreto]

You are very welcome. I am sure that you will enjoy them both.