WHO IS:
is a classical and minimalist composer, pianist and trumpet player, folk singer, writer, poet and music educator. Oliver Sweeney, in the Irish music magazine Hot Press, wrote of him: “He is a genius whose music is without frontiers, and whose originality makes him one of the most innovative artists in the varied musical genres of today.” As composer and pianist he is very original and eclectic, and he composed enormous varieties of music, creating a very personal style: “one of the most exciting sounds we have heard in years” (The 20th Queen Festival at Queen, Belfast 1981). His compositions for cello and piano and for oboe and piano as well as his world music became soundtracks for films, television programs, theatre and ballets.
DURING THE FESTIVAL:
He will play “Nomadic Piano Journey” , June 27th.