Sklonište at Imbolc International Music Festival, Derry

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Dermot Dunne will perform Sklonište – Ailís’ 60 minute work for live classical accordion and video combining the experiences and motivations of international aid-workers and the surrealism of war. Sklonište is alternative reflection on the longest siege in modern warfare – 13,952 were killed. Details here.

The IMBOLC International Music Festival programme features an eclectic mix of new music, intimate performance and music for the ears of all ages. It features some of the world’s finest musicians from Ireland, Scotland, England, Scandinavia and Canada, with music from a wide range of genres represented.

Date: 1st Feb 2018
Time: 12:30
Location: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin

Reviews for Sklonište:

‘Ni Riain has composed a work which is serious, engaged, authentically post modern – but which still manages to be lyrical, melodic and deeply moving.’

“Powerful”

“I was deeply effected by your piece…what a piece, I am still in “there”…