amplify #119 - Paul Hillier

Image credit: Paul Hillier's final concert as AD of Chamber Choir Ireland (In Illo Tempore, October 2024), filmed by Dominik Kosicki.Conductor Paul Hillier, who up to 2024 was Artistic Director of Chamber Choir Ireland, speaks to Evonne Ferguson about some of the Irish composers and works commissioned and performed during his time with the choir. The conversation was recorded in October 2024 and features works by Gerald Barry, Siobhán Cleary, Rhona Clarke, David Fennessy, Andrew Hamilton, Stephen McNeff and Jennifer Walshe. Show NotesChamber Choir Ireland: Paul HillierChamber Choir IrelandComposers featured in this episode:Gerald BarryCMC Composer PageSiobhán ClearyCMC Composer PageRhona ClarkeCMC Composer PageDavid FennessyCMC Composer PageAndrew HamiltonCMC Composer PageStephen McNeffCMC Composer PageJennifer WalsheCMC Composer PageMusicIn order of appearance in the episode:chOirland - David FennessyLetter to Michael - David FennessyTheophilus Thistle and the Myth of Miss Muffett - Siobhán Cleary (Live Recording)Everything is Ridiculous - Andrew HamiltonSchott and Sons Mainz - Gerald BarryLong Time - Gerald BarryThe White Noisery - Jennifer Walshe (Live Recording)Dives and Lazurus - Stephen McNeff (Live Recording)Pie Jesu from Requiem - Rhona Clarke (Live Recording)All music featured in this episode was performed by Chamber Choir Ireland under the direction of Paul Hillier.