Crash Ensemble commission new work by Daniel Figgis
Posted by Bea Cloke on Thursday Mar 15, 2012 Under Live eventsDaniel Figgis is writing a new work for Crash Ensemble. His work for Crash Ensemble will be premiered as part of Crash’s 2012 programme.
The work in 23 interlacing sections is written for the full ensemble (10 players) plus tape.
We are thrilled that the ever-inventive Daniel Figgis will be writing a piece for us. We have been fans of his since we first heard his wonderful album, Skipper, and are excited to discover what he will invent for us. Donnacha Dennehy, Artistic Director, Crash Ensemble.
Having long admired the Crash it is an honour to adventure with an ensemble at the very height of their powers. Daniel Figgis.
Crash Ensemble is Ireland’s foremost music ensemble and one of the best in the world, as recognised internationally. Crash Ensemble, an Irish new-music collective with international cachet and considerable chops. Washington Post, 2011.
Crash Ensemble commissioning series continues its commitment to collaborating on and performing the world’s most ground-breaking new music.
Figgis’ new work for Crash Ensemble was commissioned using funds provided by the Arts Council of Ireland.
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