New Music from Ireland is in the spotlight for this New Sounds program. Ireland has seen a renaissance in the past 5-10 years or so in contemporary music, with works drawing on minimalism, post-minimalism, electronica, and world music. To that end, we'll hear composer and heavy metal guitarist David Flynn's post-minimalist string quartet “The Cranning.” There's also music from producer and composer Daniel Figgis, along with music from composer and founder of the Crash Ensemble, Donnacha Dennehy. Plus, listen to selections by composer/vocalist Michael McGlynn, founder of the Irish choral ensemble Anúna. And more.

PROGRAM # 2893, New Music from Ireland (First aired on Wed. 1-28-09)

ARTIST(S)	RECORDING	CUT(S)	SOURCE
Daniel Figgis	Skipper	The Please Front, excerpt [1:30]	Black Burst Records #005, distr. by Rough Trade www.roughtrade.com. Info at www.danielfiggis.com
Ioana Petcu-Colan	Private CD	David Flynn: Tar Eis an Caoineadh {12:00]	Not commercially available. Info at www.daveflynn.com
Anuna	Sensation	McGlynn: O Maria [6:00]	Danu 023 www.anuna.ie
The Crash Ensemble & Iarla O Lionaird	Live, Merkin Concert Hall, March 28, 2007	Donnacha Dennehy: Gra Agus Bas [30:00]	For info on Donnacha Dennehy’s works, and available recordings, go to www.donnachadennehy.com
Anuna	Sensation	McGlynn: O Ignis Spiritus [6:00]	See above.
Daniel Figgis	Skipper	Alison Creaking [3:30] The Please Front [3:30]	See above.