Discography

 

We have no prairies, Limb from Limb Records (IRE) Lfl007 (October 2024). Lina Andonovska and Cathal Roche perform “we have no prairies” (2024) for contrabass flute, contra-alto clarinet and soundtrack.

Orpheus Down Farpoint Recordings (IRE) fp094 (April 2024). Gareth Davis and Dario Calderone perform “Orpheus Down” (2021) for bass clarinet and double bass.

Echoes and Shadows, Farpoint Recordings (Ireland) fp080 (August 2021). Dušica Mladenović, Dušan Panajotović, Mia Cooper, Katherine Hunka, Ioana Petcu-Colan and Helena Wood (violins) perform "Quattro Stagioni" (2016) for four violins; "Eigenschatten" (2004/2020) for two violins; and "I Quattro Elementi" (2020) for solo violin.

nine(birds)here, ES-DUR (Germany) ES2081 (November 2020). NDR Choir conducted by Philipp Ahmann performs "nine(birds)here" (1990), "I carry your heart" (2011) and "Little red fish" (with Raschèr Saxophone Quartet, 2006).

Wild is the wind, Diatribe Records DIACD033 (November 2020). Various artists perform "Denier" for flute, 2 violins & 2 cellos (2017); "Wild is the wind" for bass clarinet (2018); "Species Counterpoint" for 2 baritone saxophones & soundtrack (2019); "The emptiness of the ever-expanding universe…" for ensemble (2018); "motherFUNK!" for baritone saxophone & loopstation (2012); and "Nox" for large ensemble (2008).

Refleksija, Metropolis Music (Serbia) MCD098 (September 2019). The Anime Violin Trio performs "1927" (2009) and Dušica Mladenović performs "Sonata for Solo Violin" (2014).

As the quiet crow flies, Farpoint Recordings fp058 (June 2016). crOw and The Quiet Club perform As the quiet crow flies (2015).

Stations, Diatribe Records DIACD016 (2014). Matthew Schellhorn performs Stations for piano solo (2006-7).

Still life in green and red, Limb from Limb Records LfL 005 (2012). The ConTempo Quartet performs Still life in green and red,string quartet no.13 (2011).

Bewitched, Limb from Limb Records LfL 004 (2012). Deirdre Moynihan and the Rice Ensemble perform Bewitched for soprano and strings (2010).

The Book of Ways, Limb from Limb Records LfL 003 (2011). Cathal Roche, saxophones, and the RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet perform The Book of Ways for improvising saxophonist and improvising string quartet (2011).

In shadows, Riverrun Records RVRCD82 (2011). RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet, Cathal Roche, Hugh Tinney and Malachy Robinson perform re:play for tenor saxophone and sextet (2007), Across a clear blue sky (string quartet no.10, 2009) and im Schatten (string quartet no.11, 2010).

Winter finding, RTÉ Lyric fm Records LYRICCD126 (2010). RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Gerhard Markson and David Porcelijn, performs an angel serves a small breakfast (1999, violin soloist Rebecca Hirsch), Man-o’-War (2001), Licht/ung (2004) and Winter finding (2004/5).

want & longing, Nippi Records NIP 002 (2010) by Common Tongue (Lorcán Mac Mathúna, voice, Cathal Roche, saxophones and Ian Wilson, live electronics). The debut release from Ian’s trio featuring newly-composed melodies to old Irish songs performed by this unique combination of sean-nós singing, free improv and electronica.

Una Santa Oscura, Limb from Limb Records LfL 002 (2010). Una Santa Oscura (2009) is a 47-minute work in 13 movements for violin and tape performed by Ioana Petcu-Colan. Electronic score realised in collaboration with Stephen McCourt and John Greenwood.

Sullen earth, Riverrun Records RVRCD80 (2009). The Belgrade Strings, conducted by Ian Wilson, perform Sullen earth (2005, soloist Gordana Matijević-Nedeljković), Limena (1998, soloist Hugh Tinney) and The Capsizing Man and other stories (1994/97).

Double Trio, Diatribe Records DIACD006 (2009). Double Trio (2008) is a 55-minute work in 8 movements performed by Cathal Roche, saxophones, Mia Cooper, violin, Stu Ritchie, drums, Cliona Doris, harp, Richard O’Donnell, vibraphone and Daniel Bodwell, double bass.

TUNDRA, Limb from Limb Records LFL 001 (2008). Mark O'Keeffe performs TUNDRA for trumpet and electronics (2008). Sound realised in collaboration with Jürgen Simpson. Available from the Contemporary Music Centre (www.cmc.ie).

Veer, Riverrun Records RVRCD77 (2007). The Callino Quartet performs Veer, string quartet no. 4 (2000), ...wander, darkling, string quartet no. 5 (2000), In fretta, in vento, string quartet no. 6 (2001) and Lyric Suite (2004).

Pieces of Elsewhere, promotional recording (2005). Natalie Raybould, soprano and the RIAM Percussion Ensemble perform Pieces of Elsewhere (2005), 17 haiku settings. Free copies available from the composer while stocks last (postage charge applies).

from the Book of Longing, Riverrun Records RVRCD65 (released 2004). Hugh Tinney, piano and Catherine Leonard, violin perform from the Book of Longing (1996), Drive (1992) and Spilliaert's Beach (1999) and Hugh Tinney performs BIG (1991), For Eileen, after rain (1995), Verschwindend (2001), Lim (1998) and A Haunted Heart (1996).

towards the Far Country, Black Box Music BBM 1031 (2000). The Vanbrugh Quartet performs Winter’s edge (1992), The Capsizing Man and other stories (1994) and towards the Far Country (1996), string quartets 1 - 3.

Seven Last Words, Timbre Records DMHCD4 (1997). Kammerspiel performs The Seven Last Words, piano trio no. 2 (1995), Catalan Tales, piano trio no. 3 (1996) and Six Days at Jericho for cello and piano (1995).

Earthrise, Metier (UK) MEX 77133 (January 2025). Musici Ireland performs “Her charms invited” (2010), string quartet #12.

Totemic, Ergodos (Ireland) ER37 (April 2022). Nathan Sherman, viola and Alex Petcu, percussion, perform "TOTEMIC" (2020) for viola and percussion.

After The Tryst: New Music for Saxophone and Piano, Delphian Records DCD34201 (2018). McKenzie-Sawers Duo performs Drive for soprano saxophone and piano (1992).

New Irish Music, RTÉ Lyric fm CD149 (2015). Chatham Saxophone Quartet and Aimee Farrell Courtney perform Heaven lay close for saxophone quartet and bodhrán (2009).

Ton sur Ton, Nieuwe muziek voor saxofoons en orgel, Orgelparkrecords 014-2014 (February 2015). Pieter van Dijk and the Amstel Saxophone Quartet perform Pulsar for organ and saxophone quartet (2012).

Piano Quartets by Bridge, Bax, Wilson, Walton, Nimbus Alliance NI6230 (2013). The Cappa Ensemble performs Noct for violin, viola, cello and piano (2011).

The Irish Piano, RTÉ Lyric fm CD 139 (2012). Michael McHale performs Sonnenwende for solo piano (2009).

Mrs Malcolm, Largo Music (2012). Scottish Saxophone Ensemble performs So softly for saxophone quartet (1992).

One Day Fine, RTÉ Lyric fm CD 131 (2011). Iarla Ó Lionáird and the National Chamber Choir of Ireland conducted by Paul Hillier perform The Beloved and Her Lover for solo voice and choir (2009).

Amstel Raga, Amstel Records AR008 (2011). Niti Ranjan Biswas and the Amstel Quartet perform heaven lay close for tabla and saxophone quartet (2009).

Breathe, Atoll Records acd 111 (2010). William Dowdall performs Lios na Gaoithe for solo flute with glissando head joint (2009).

RESERVOIR, Diatribe Records DIACDSOLO01 (2010). Isabelle O’Connell performs BIG for solo piano (1991).

On The Other Hand, Amstel Records AR 007 (2009). Ties Mellema and Hans Eijsackers perform sKiPpY for alto saxophone and piano (2008).

Dusting for Prints, De Bonte Koe Records BKR014 (2009). The Esquire Saxophone Quartet performs So softly (1992).

Spiritual Overdrive, New Dynamic Records 700261 228655 (2007). The Aurelia Saxophone Quartet performs So softly (1992).

WASBE 2007, Mark Records 7223-MCD (2007). The International Youth Wind Orchestra performs Miranda, Ariel, Umbriel for symphonic wind ensemble (2007).

1 Gram of Time, Amstel Records AR004 (2005). The Amstel Saxophone Quartet. Includes Atlantica for saxophone quartet. Available directly from the Quartet: see their website at www.amstelquartet.nl

Pluckblow, Meridian Records CDE 84546 (2007). Gerard McChrystal and Craig Ogden perform Tern/Icarus (2004) for alto saxophone and guitar.

Changes, Philmultic Records PMPCD808 (2008). Liu Fang and Michael O’Toole – ‘Duo Pipa and Guitar’ – perform Spilliaert’s Beach for pipa and guitar (1999/2008).

Straight Lines, Erasmus Music & Media (2002). Amstel Saxophone Quartet. Features So softly. Available directly from the Quartet: see their website at www.amstelquartet.nl

Highlights from the European Brass Band Contest 2006, Doyen Records DOY CD211 (2006). The Brass Band Willebroek performs Seascape with high cliffs (2005) for brass band.

In blue sea or sky, Riverrun Records RVRCD59. Cliona Doris, harp. Includes In blue sea or sky for solo harp (2000).

British Fantasies American Dreams, Guild Music GMCD 7230 (2001). Nancy Ruffer, flute, Helen Crayford, piano. Includes Spilliaert's Beach for alto flute and piano (1999).

Contemporary Music from Ireland, Volume 2, CMC CD02 (1997). Promotional CD available from the Contemporary Music Centre, Dublin. Includes Timelessly this for clarinet, piano, violin and cello (1992) performed by Concorde.

Meeting Point, Silva Screen Records SILKD 6010 (1996). Gerard McChrystal, saxophones. Includes I sleep at waking for alto saxophone (1995). [Deleted from catalogue; available directly from Gerard McChrystal at www.saxsaxsax.com

Ceathrar, Contemporary Irish String Quartets. Chandos CHAN 9295 (1994). Vanbrugh Quartet. Includes Winter’s edge - string quartet no. 1 (1992).