
A podcast from the Contemporary Music Centre, Ireland on new music and composers from Ireland.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 125 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsArts | |||

Conversations with some of the featured artists at this year’s RAMP Festival in Rathmullan, Co. Donegal which took place in July. Timothy Cape, Mayah Kadish, Rob Casey and Ailbhe Nic Oireachtaigh talk to Jonathan Grimes.Show Notes
* RAMP Festival 2... more
Amplify returns with a conversation with composer Jonathan Nangle, recorded during this year’s ISCM World New Music Days 2025 in Lisbon in June. Presented by Jonathan Grimes, the episode centres on Nangle’s work Artificial Blissful State — performed ... more
A conversation with composer and guitarist John Godfrey, Artistic Director of Quiet Music Ensemble, recorded in May 2025 ahead of the launch in CMC of two new albums on Farpoint Recordings - *Moon Phases* by Francis Heery and a remastered edition of ... more
This special live edition of amplify, recorded this April as part of the Music Current Festival in Dublin, presents Who Owns Music? A Discussion on Ownership of Music Material and Communities. The panel features Laetitia Deering (DIY arts facilitator... more
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Really informative pod and the sound production is excellent too 🎧
Content could just as well be music from the alleged "classical/tonal" era, chock full of metaphysics of music as emotion, as expression of compositorial intent, the myth of the performers' sweaty brow. Massively irritating, including the "patriotic" undercurrent. Defnitely non-contemporary. New Music is fallaciously given as "composed in contemporary times". Maddening, really.
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Focused on the vibrant landscape of new music in Ireland, this podcast features in-depth conversations with composers and musicians reflecting on their creative processes, recent works, and the significant societal themes influencing their compositions. Topics frequently discussed include collaboration, the intersection of contemporary music with societal issues, and the exploration of the emotional and historical narratives behind various compositions. With an emphasis on innovative collaborations and unique musical techniques, it brings fresh insights into the contemporary music scene and highlights the personal stories of those shaping it. This podcast appeals to listeners interested in modern classical music, social themes in art, and t... more
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