Quiet Music Ensemble
Quiet Music Ensemble is a Cork-based Experimental Music group led by composer and performer John Godfrey. The word ‘quiet’ in its name is intended to conjure both the sense of hushed and of peaceful; its music is a restrained meditation on sound itself. The group consists of some of the top solo and chamber performers in the country: John Godfrey, founder/director/electric guitar; Seán Mac Erlaine, clarinets/saxes; Roddy O'Keefe, trombone; Ilse De Ziah, cello; Dan Bodwell, double bass; Alexis Nealon, sound engineer.
It draws its repertoire from diverse artistic sources, including composers of music, sound artists and visual artists, and specialises in improvisation, guided or free. It performs in unconventional spaces and contexts, and specialises in extended performances.
QME has premiered commissioned and other new works from world-renowned composers such as Alvin Lucier, Pauline Oliveros, David Toop, Jennifer Walshe, Mark Applebaum, Christopher Fox, Martin Iddon, Michael Pisaro and others. At its launch festival in 2008, QME premiered 5 new works and appeared alongside world-renowned composer/performers Pauline Oliveros and David Toop.
Manager: Anna Murray
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July 2022
- Jul 2, 2022 Quiet Music Ensemble at Solstice Arts Centre Jul 2, 2022