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Michael McGlynn (born 11 May 1964) is an Irish composer, producer, director, and founder of the vocal ensemble Anúna.
MICHAEL MCGLYNN. Image by George Hutton. Born in 1964 in Dublin, Ireland, Michael's music combines elements of modality and contemporary compositional practices. He founded the vocal ensembles ANÚNA ( 1987), M’ANAM in 2018 and Systir a year later.
Learn about Michael McGlynn, a versatile and acclaimed artist who creates music and lyrics, films and vocal ensembles. Explore his biography, works, awards, collaborations and education programmes.
Anúna (stylized in all caps) is a vocal ensemble formed in Ireland in 1987 by Irish composer Michael McGlynn under the name An Uaithne. Taking the current name in 1991, [8] the group has recorded 18 albums and achieved a high level of international success, including a significant role in Riverdance from 1994 to 1996. [9]
In 1987, Dublin composer Michael McGlynn founded ANÚNA, Ireland's National Choir. The name is derived from the Irish An Uaithne, a collective term for the three ancient types of Irish music Suantraí (lullaby), Geantraí (happy song) and Goltraí (lament).
Anúna in performance singing Michael McGlynn's "Sanctus" from "The Celtic Mass". Soloists Rachel Thompson, Lucy Champion, Sara DiBella and Jan Kuhar.
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Learn about Michael McGlynn, the creator of ANÚNA, Ireland's National Choir, and his journey of composing choral music inspired by Irish culture and traditions. Explore his website, blog and other projects such as M'ANAM and Systir.
