'Silently, She's Combing' | 'Chamber Music' by James Joyce Vol. 1 (Composed by Desmond Earley)

'Silently, She's Combing' - Choral Scholars of University College Dublin, featuring Solstice Ensemble

Listen to the full album here: https://lnk.to/JamesJoyceChamberMusic

Experience the haunting beauty of "Silently, She's Combing", the latest release from the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin, featured on our new album Chamber Music, released on September 20th. Composed by Desmond Earley, this piece brings to life James Joyce’s poem (XXIV) from his iconic Chamber Music collection, capturing the ethereal imagery of a woman silently and gracefully combing her hair.

Accompanied by a mystical arrangement for voices and small ensemble, the music subtly mirrors the introspective themes of distance and indifference, resonating with the mystical aura of Ireland. Soprano soloists blend seamlessly with the ensemble, evoking a timeless, reflective atmosphere, guided by the rich textures of string and wind instruments.

This video not only showcases the Choral Scholars' distinctive blend of Irish choral sound but also the ensemble’s interpretation of Joyce’s works in a contemporary, yet deeply respectful manner.

Conducted by Desmond Earley, this performance is part of a broader international collaboration to fulfil Joyce’s dream of setting all 36 poems from Chamber Music to music.

Soloists by Emily Doyle and Kiri O'Neill
Solstice Ensemble Leader - Anita Vedres

Executive Producer: Desmond Earley
Production Manager: Hanna Marshall
Director: Matthew Leigh
Producer: Nodlag Houlihan
Director of Photography: Andrew Cummins
Camera Assistant: Edmond Moriarty

Editor: Emmet Reddy

Hair& Makeup by Amanda Conlon
Colourist: Emmet Reddy

Producer: Nick Parker
Editors: Nick Parker & Desmond Earley
Recording Engineer: Andrew Mellor
Mixing and Mastering: Andrew Mellor

Record Label: Signum Classics

Artistic Director: Desmond Earley
Ensemble Manager: Hanna Marshall

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Listen to the full album here: https://lnk.to/JamesJoyceChamberMusic

Video produced by Zucca Films.

Audio recorded in Blackrock College, Rock Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Ireland over the course of a number of project sessions from October 2021, February 2023 and November 2023.

(P) 2024 The copyright in the sound recording used in this video is owned by Signum Records Ltd

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