Heralded as a “supergroup within new music circles in Ireland” by Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, Stone Drawn Circles inhabits a new space in Irish contemporary music. In their relatively short existence as a group, the ensemble’s debut performance season includes performances at prestigious festivals including HCMF, New Music Dublin and a PRS Beyond Borders tour of the UK.
Fearless interpreters of new music, ‘Stone Drawn Circles’ are newcomers to the burgeoning Irish contemporary music scene. The group brings together 6 trailblazing artists who hold exploratory music at the heart of their practice. Each member is fervently active in the performance and dissemination of new music. Artist-led, the ensemble features players from groups including Eighth Blackbird, stargaze, Crash Ensemble and Ergodos Musicians. Equally at ease with complexity as they are in graphic scoring and improvisation, Stone Drawn Circles are a collective of risk-takers and sonic explorers.
‘Stone Drawn Circles’ are Lina Andonovska - flutes, Nathan Sherman - viola, Michelle O’Rourke - voice, Alex Petcu - percussion, Caimin Gilmore - double bass and Úna Monaghan - harp/sound design.
Contains swearing.
'In Formation' and 'Landay Sequenza' were created with the financial assistance of a Commission Award, funded by the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon.
Brian Irvine's 'A Call to Arms' was commissioned by the Contemporary Music Centre for Stone Drawn Circles with funds from PRS Foundation Beyond Borders.
Stone Drawn Circles are supported by the Arts Council of Ireland. The Stone Drawn Circles: In Formation tour is project-managed by the Contemporary Music Centre, Ireland, supported by PRS Foundation Beyond Borders funding.
In association with the University of Aberdeen Music Department.
