Image: Ed Bennett, Maxim Rysanov, Nikita Boriso-Glebsky and Dora Kokas in St. Anne's Church, Dublin during the Music Network March Concert
Music Network commissioned Ed Bennett to write new music for the Music Network March 2023 tour. ‘Imbolc Meditation’ was premiered at St. Brendan’s Church, Bantry, on 12 March 2023.
A note from composer Ed Bennett: 'Imbolc is a Gaelic festival which marks the halfway point on the first of February between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Originally a pagan festival it was later adopted by Christians as St. Brigid’s Day. This music was written in the dark period between November and January when many of us retreat into a more inward kind of existence, a time for reflection and contemplation, which perhaps the music reflects. Towards the end of the work a brighter kind of luminosity appears, an optimistic nod to spring, peace and brighter times. Imbolc Meditation is dedicated in gratitude to these wonderful musicians Max Rysanov, Nikita Boriso-Glebsky and Dóra Kokas on their debut Music Network tour of Ireland.'
Performed by Maxim Rysanov, Nikita Boris-Glebsky & Dóra Kokas in Bantry, Dublin, Dún Laoghaire, Kilkenny, Tinahely, Carrick-on-Shannon, Letterkenny and Clifden.
Maxim Rysanov – viola
Nikita Boris-Glebsky – violin
Dóra Kokas – cello
Recorded at St. Ann’s Church, Dawson Street, Dublin 2 on 14th March 2023
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Every year we commission a number of new works by Irish composers which are performed by renowned Irish and international performers for audiences across the county as part of our national touring programme.
Image: Ed Bennet St Anne's Church, Dublin
Image: Ed Bennett, Maxim Rysanov, Nikita Boriso-Glebsky and Dora Kokas in St. Anne's Church, Dublin during the Music Network March Concert
Image: Maxim Rysanov, Nikita Boriso-Glebsky, Dora Kokas in St Annes Church Dublin
Image: Maxim Rysanov, Nikita Boriso-Glebsky and Dora Kokas in St. Anne's Church, Dublin
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Image: Ed Bennett, Maxim Rysanov, Nikita Boriso-Glebsky and Dora Kokas in St. Anne's Church, Dublin during the Music Network March Concert