In this episode, we hear from Anselm McDonnell about his new release, Kraina, an album drawing on the themes of home and displacement. 

Show Notes

Anselm McDonnell (CMC Composer Page)

This interview was recorded on location by Evonne Ferguson at Queen's University, Belfast on 22 March 2024. It was recorded before the launch of Kraina which took place on the same date in the Harty Room in Queen's University, presented by CMC in partnership with Moving On Music, Belfast. The launch featured a performance by Cahal Masterson (piano) and Rebecca Murphy (soprano) of works from this new release.

Music

All music featured is taken from the album, Kraina available to purchase on Bandcamp

In order of appearance in the episode:

Anselm McDonnell - Kraina I. Jeżeli Porcelana

Cahal Masterson - piano
Rebecca Murphy - soprano
Jonny McGuinness - recording engineer

Anselm McDonnell - Kraina II. The House on the Interface

Cahal Masterson - piano
Rebecca Murphy - soprano
Jonny McGuinness - recording engineer

Anselm McDonnell - Her Name is Sorrow

Dermot Dunne - accordion
Joshua Ellicott - tenor
Laura Sinnerton - viola
Richard Brown - recording engineer

Episode Credits

Editing: Keith Fennell
Recording: Evonne Ferguson and Keith Fennell

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