THE COMPOSERS
The first composer I have included is a one which featured in my master’s thesis, Jane O'Leary.
The second is Irish Composer and Conductor Eímear Noone.
The third is Belize born British Composer & Musician Errollyn Wallen.
Jane O'Leary PhD
b.1946
An American-born Irish musician and composer who has been living in Ireland since 1972. A founding member of Aosdána and graduate of Vassar College. Jane is the founder artistic director and pianist of the ensemble Concorde, which regularly performs contemporary music.
Eímear Noone
Eimear Noone is an Irish conductor and composer. Best known for her award-winning work on video game music, as well as film and television compositions.
Eímear was the first female conductor for the Academy Awards in 2020.
Errollyn Wallen
Errollyn Wallen grew up in Britain. She moved to London, England, from Belize with her family when she was two years old.
Before studying music, she trained as a dancer!
She composed; Choral music, Chamber music, Orchestra music and has written 22 operas. She takes influences from a wide range of genres including Avant-garde classical music and popular song writing.