CRASH ENSEMBLE Ed Bennett Everything is Connected<\/p>\n
Crash Ensemble premieres Everything is Connected, a bold and inclusive new work by acclaimed Irish composer Ed Bennett, created with collaboration and community at its core.<\/p>\n
Commissioned by Crash, the project brings together members of the ensemble with local musicians and performers from diverse musical backgrounds in a dynamic live performance showcasing the possibilities of collaborative performance. <\/p>\n
For this world premiere concert, Crash are joined by Music Generation Wexford\u2019s “WindJammers” in a compelling presentation of Bennett\u2019s expansive and energetic score.<\/p>\n
Described by The Guardian as creating \u201cunclassifiable, raw-nerve music of huge energy and imagination\u201d, Bennett is one of Ireland\u2019s most distinctive contemporary composers. His work spans orchestral music, opera, electronic music, installations and film, and has been commissioned and performed internationally by organisations including the BBC, RT\u00c9 and Music Network. In 2024, he was elected to Aosd\u00e1na in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the creative arts in Ireland.<\/p>\n
Everything is Connected celebrates collaboration, connection, and the collective energy of live performance – an ambitious new work that showcases community musicians alongside one of Ireland\u2019s leading contemporary ensembles.<\/p>\n
Crash Ensemble:<\/p>\n
Cello – Kate Ellis<\/p>\n
Violin – Larissa O\u2019Grady<\/p>\n
Clarinet – Leonie Bluett<\/p>\n
Trombone – Roddy O\u2019Keeffe <\/p>\n
Electric Guitar – Barry O\u2019Halpin<\/p>\n
Composer\/Director\/Electronics – Ed Bennett<\/p>\n
This premier performance will be in Wexford County Hall Carricklawn Wexford<\/p>\n