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Messiaen Anniversary Concert reviews
The Times reviews The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World: “The night before, more mysticism at a Messiaen Anniversary Concert. The French composer was honoured in a performance of his Quatuor pour la fin du temps, played with robust commitment by Finghin Collins (piano), Elizabeth Cooney (violin), Richard Harwood (cello) and Carol McGonnell (clarinet). And…
Read MoreReminder: Brighton Festival
Gavin Friday will be in Brighton, England on Monday 19th, to narrate Ian Wilson’s The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World at the Brighton Festival. He will be joined by a new ensemble featuring three highly talented young Irish artists and the cellist of the Belcea Quartet. The piece was originally commissioned by the IIB…
Read More‘Handsomest Drowned man’ at Brighton Festival
Gavin Friday will narrate Ian Wilson’s The Handsomest Drowned man in the World at the Brighton Festival (UK) as part of the Messiaen Anniversary Concert on May 19th
Read MoreThe Handsomest Drowned Man in The World
Composed by Belfast-born Ian Wilson, ‘The Handsomest Drowned Man In The World’ features Gavin Friday, narrator collaborating with musicians Carol McGonnell, clarinet; Catherine Leonard, violin; Guy Johnston, cello and Finghin Collins, piano. The world première of Wilson’s composition will be staged at the National Gallery of Ireland on October 4th, 2007, 6.30 pm. Based on…
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