Lyric FM Nova Interview

An interview with Ailis Ni Riain on 30th June 2007 featuring her compositions StreetSong, Dogs in Waiting, DON'T!, Wound, Scars and Screams and The Man Made of Rain (circa 40 mins).

1. Under the Rose... © 2000

Second movement "The Cavalier’s Farewell to his Steed" after a painting by Jack B Yeats. Flute/Piccolo, Violin, Piano & Spoons. Performed by Concorde Ensemble, Ireland. Commissioned by Concorde Ensemble with funds from the Arts Council of Ireland. 1 min 44 sec.

2. First Absolute Execution © 2004

First Movement "WMD (when mankind deceives)" Bass Clarinet and Accordion. Performed by Gareth Davies and Elizabeth Moser. Commissioned by Music for Galway with funds from The Arts Council of Ireland. 1 min 25 sec.

3. Metro:Gnome © 2001

Wind band, electric guitar and amplified voices. Performed by Der Ereprijis (Holland). 2 min 49 sec.

4. But Will You? from The Falling © 2004

Harp, prepared piano, electronics and voice. Text by Ailis Ni Riain. 6 Mins 4 Secs

5. Spurious Balancing © 2003

A madrigal for Counter-tenor, Tenor and Baritone.Text by Ailis Ni Riain. Performed by Les Solistes Jeunes.3 mins.

6. EXIT Music I from EXIT © 2003

50 minute Music-theatre work.  Six voices, Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Guitar, Harp, Vibraphone, Percussion, Double Bass/Electric Bass, tape with projected images.  Texts: Ailis Ni Riain, Kenneth Clarke, Eavan Boland, Biblical. Performed by RNCM players and opera department. 3 min 45 sec.

7. Silently in Space © 2002

String Quartet & Wine Glasses. An excerpt. Dibley Quartet @ Quartetfest, The Royal Northern College of Music, UK. 4 min 51 sec.

8. SHAME from The Falling (2004)

From the 45 min music-theatre piece for stage Harpist/Actor, Voice, Electronic Sound. Text/voice by Ailis Ni Riain. 4 min 15 sec.