Donnacha Dennehy x Crash Ensemble Land of Winter Irish Premiere

As part of Sounds from a Safe Harbour Festival

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Crash play the Irish premiere of founder/composer Donnacha Dennehy’s ‘Land of Winter’; a twelve-movement sonic exploration of Ireland’s seasonal changes. ‘Land of Winter’ reflects a reimagining of the Latin name for Ireland - Hibernia (Land of Winter) intertwining the cyclical nature of time with a beautiful and dense sonic landscape.

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A little note from Donnacha: 

‘Structurally, the piece is divided into twelve ‘months’ continuously connected, beginning in December, and culminating at the end of November, ready to start all over again in winter. Solstices and equinoxes are translated musically using overtone distributions throughout the ensemble, creating sweeps of color and shade across the aural space.”

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“….an Irish new-music collective with international cachet and considerable chops” - Washington Post

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“André de Ridder conducts Dennehy’s own Crash Ensemble with swagger and enthusiasm, and they respond with a bright, urgent performance…” - The Arts Desk

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Crash Ensemble Credits:

André de Ridder, Conductor

Larissa O’Grady, Violin 

Maria Ryan, Violin 

Lisa Dowdall, Viola

Kate Ellis, Cello

Malachy Robinson, Double Bass

Leonie Bluett, Clarinet 

Macdara O’Seiradain, Clarinet

Rebecca Halliday, Oboe

Cliona Warren, Bassoon

Alex Petcu, Percussion

Caitriona Frost, Percussion

Andrew Zolinsky, Piano

Glen Carr, Trumpet

Roddy O’Keeffe, Trombone

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Duration of piece: 52 minutes

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