Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 16:00
Bewerunge Room, Logic House, South Campus
Dr Seán Doherty: 'Bridging Tradition and Innovation: Integrating Irish Traditional Music into Contemporary Composition'
Composer Seán Doherty’s introduction to music came through the rich fiddle tradition of his native Derry/Donegal. This heritage profoundly influences his instrumental compositions. In this seminar, Doherty will explore how he integrates Irish traditional music into his work, focusing on three key areas: the adaptation of existing melodies, the creation of new ones, and the application of abstract melodic structures from Irish traditional music.