Vyvienne Long 'String Collision Tour' featuring The Balanescu Quartet Galway
Mar 07 2013
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Vyvienne Long 'String Collision' Tour featuring The Balanescu Quartet on 1st March, 2013 - 8.00pm at Triskel Arts Centre, Cork City.
An Irish lyricist, a Romanian virtuoso and a string quintet band – what happens when these musical forces collide? March 2013 sees renowned songwriter and cellist Vyvienne Long embark on a nationwide tour with the critically acclaimed Balanescu Quartet for their first ever Irish performances together.
Vyvienne has composed original material and arranged her songs for the newly formed string quintet. Vyvienne released her critically acclaimed debut album Caterpillar Sarabande in 2010. Her beautifully disarming and intensely personal songs have been in demand for soundtracks in Ireland and internationally since, including Kirsten Sheridan's 'Dollhouse', the Icelandic documentary 'The Future of Hope' and RTE's drama series 'RAW'.
Admired as a compelling vocalist and songwriter of incisive wit, critics have drawn comparisons with Björk, Tori Amos and Joanna Newsome. The avant-garde Balanescu Quartet has acquired a reputation as one of the leading contemporary music groups in the world today. Collaborations include composers such as Michael Nyman and Gavin Bryars, and projects with Lounge Lizard John Lurie, Jack de Johnette, Ornette Coleman, David Byrne, the Pet Shop Boys, Spiritualized, Kate Bush and Kraftwerk. See www.vyviennelong.com for tour details.
Vyvienne Long 'String Collision' Tour featuring The Balanescu Quartet on 1st March, 2013 - 8.00pm at Triskel Arts Centre, Cork City.
An Irish lyricist, a Romanian virtuoso and a string quintet band – what happens when these musical forces collide? March 2013 sees renowned songwriter and cellist Vyvienne Long embark on a nationwide tour with the critically acclaimed Balanescu Quartet for their first ever Irish performances together.
Vyvienne has composed original material and arranged her songs for the newly formed string quintet. Vyvienne released her critically acclaimed debut album Caterpillar Sarabande in 2010. Her beautifully disarming and intensely personal songs have been in demand for soundtracks in Ireland and internationally since, including Kirsten Sheridan's 'Dollhouse', the Icelandic documentary 'The Future of Hope' and RTE's drama series 'RAW'.
Admired as a compelling vocalist and songwriter of incisive wit, critics have drawn comparisons with Björk, Tori Amos and Joanna Newsome. The avant-garde Balanescu Quartet has acquired a reputation as one of the leading contemporary music groups in the world today. Collaborations include composers such as Michael Nyman and Gavin Bryars, and projects with Lounge Lizard John Lurie, Jack de Johnette, Ornette Coleman, David Byrne, the Pet Shop Boys, Spiritualized, Kate Bush and Kraftwerk. See www.vyviennelong.com for tour details.
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