All Earth Once Drowned at New Music Dublin
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About this event
New Music Dublin in association with Improvised Music Company & The Complex
Composer Ed Bennett presents a fresh incarnation of his renowned Decibel Ensemble for the premiere of new commission All Earth Once Drowned, to texts by poet Cherry Smyth.
Through a combination of music and spoken word, Bennett’s work addresses some of the most pertinent environmental issues of our time in a collective call for action. Bennett has gathered Irish and UK musicians of international standing into a 10-piece ensemble, to create deeply personal music in response to Smyth’s texts and the wider environmental problems faced by our planet.
Cherry Smyth performs with the ensemble, interweaving her texts throughout this expansive composition, which ranges from music of huge energy and rage to quiet and delicate introspection.
Supported by Beyond Borders from the PRS Foundation.
Cherry Smyth, text/spoken word
Decibel Ensemble:
Ed Bennett, conducting/electronics
Xenia Pestova Bennett, piano
Kate Ellis, cello
Tom Challenger, sax
Martin Sanderson, trombone
Neil McGovern, sax
Barry O’Halpin, guitar
Damien Harron, percussion
Steve Davis, drums
Location
15 Little Green Street, D07 T3HK
Venue details
The Complex is run by creative artists. It is the new Northside arts centre. Since February 2009 it has staged a rich programme of artistic and cultural productions, exhibitions and events in the Dublin 7 area. From our original home in Smithfield Square to Benburb Street, our new permanent premises is located at Little Green Street, next to the old Fruit and Vegetable Market.
The new arts centre features nine artist’s studios as well as two performance areas, rehearsal and exhibition space.
