The Louth Contemporary Music Society, who recently were sampled by the xx and Mike Posner have a gig this week as part of the Drogheda Arts Festival.
Presenting a new work world premiere by UK composer James Dillon, performed by the Crash Ensemble, The Louth Work: Orphic Fragments happens at St. Peter’s Church of Ireland Drogheda this Saturday 29 April 2017. They promise “a stimulating adventure into the most contemporary sounds in new music.”
The Louth Work: Orphic Fragments sets ancient texts, attributed to Orpheus himself, interspersed with poetry from Petrarch and Apollinaire. The words are explored and dissected, spoken and whispered as well as sung. Dillon accompanies the voice with an ensemble of five instrumentalists, fully exploiting the wide range of textures and colours they offer. Extended performing techniques, unusual percussion sounds and innovative electronicsall contribute to the unique soundworld of this rich and engaging aural tapestry. The programme also includes Jennifer Walshe’s Three Songs by Ukeoirn O'Connor. Crash will be joined by the stupendous soprano Peyee Chen.
Tickets €10 available from Droghedaartsfestival.ie, www.Eventbrite.ie or on the door.
Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005 . He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Cara Magazine, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, founder of Lumo Club, club promoter, event curator and producer of gigs, listening parties & events in Dublin.
