Brian Irvine
Brian Irvine was born in Belfast. His huge body of work reflects an obsessive love of music creation in all its forms. It includes operas, orchestral works, large-scale community oratorios, film and dance scores as well as numerous ensemble, solo, chamber pieces. His music has been performed all over the world and commissioned by many international artists and organisations. He is currently working on Nest (60’): a multi media installation for symphony orchestra, chorus, sonic processing, 5000 objects and film (commissioned by London 2012 Festival); an opera with writer Owen McCafferty (commissioned by Northern Ireland Opera) and a violin concerto for violinist Darragh Morgan (commissioned by the RTE National Symphony Orchestra.
“Some of the most exhilarating and imaginative music you’ll ever hope to hear… musical play in the highest sense: exuberant, spontaneous and irresistibly alive.”
– Washington Post
