Monthly Archives: March 2010

Edirol SD-20 Sibelius Sound Set

I’ve finally finished producing a Music XML Sound Set for my Edirol StudioCanvas SD-20 so that I can use it with Sibelius 6 properly.  I thought I would share it in case anyone else needs it.  It took me a … Continue reading

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IMRO Award for Composition

I have been selected as the winner of the IMRO Award for Chamber Ensemble composition prize in the ESB Feis Ceoil for my piece Aquastrata.  Very happy and grateful!  Further details on a performance will be announced soon.

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New website content

New musicological articles which I have written are now available on the new Words page.  I’ve also added a new Video page.

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Irish Composers’ Collective March 2010 concert

Ensemble ICC return to An Ceoláras Náisiúnta Dublin with CORA VENUS LUNNY VIOLIN and KATE ELLIS CELLO on Monday the 22nd March 2010 at 8:30pm. Enjoy a pleasent evening of music for violin and cello (and more!) by ICC composers: Glen Austin – … Continue reading

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Ensemble ICC Feb 2010 concert review

Michael Dervan at The Irish Times has published a review of the Ensemble ICC February 2010 gig. The Irish Composers’ Collective holds concerts every month in the Kevin Barry Room at the National Concert Hall in Dublin.

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Penbridge Trio commission

I have been commissioned by the Penbridge Trio to compose a new work for violin, guitar and piano. Violinist Martha Morrison, guitarist Andrew Booth and pianist Bryan Kelly are running a campaign on Kickstarter to raise funds for their project … Continue reading

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