“A Mother’s Voice” a powerful piece of multi-disciplinary performance and my first time producing and directing a large scale performance.

The Morrigan d’amore by Jonathan Hill

My final thoughts on a year of research and learning

Recording at the gorgeous Tinahely Arts Centre

A creative and inspiring week in beautiful Olot, Catalonia

Deeds not Words by Libby Croad

Including a video with dancers

recording Jessie Montgomery at the National Opera House, Wexford.

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creating a “quick and dirty” collaboration with the wonderful Elena Lalucat

Discovering the pitfalls of recording on location

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My first venue visit to test acoustics for solo viola as part of my SEVN bursary. Check out the video to hear the differences from stairwell, gallery and theatre spaces.

I must admit, when I first got this award, to receive mentoring for a year in cross genre work, I felt slightly uncomfortable. I had imposter syndrome. This feeling continued as I arrived at my first day to meet my fellow recipients this weekend.

I am only at the beginning of this journey to try and list as many pieces for solo, unaccompanied viola, written by female composers, as possible. This is in no way a comprehensive list and I will be editing and updating over the next year. If you are reading this and are aware of other works/composers I have missed, please do get in touch.

Beth, who is Artistic Director of Musici Ireland, will use the bursary to research and discover repertoire for solo viola. This will include both long forgotten and contemporary works, with a particular focus on Irish and female composers.