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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). The music they perform is composed by Michael McGlynn and includes reconstructions of ...
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Despite having been based in Ireland since their foundation and providing training to many Irish singers, McGlynn announced in December 2022 that the group would cease public performance in Ireland, while continuing in Northern Ireland and beyond.
Although best known as a writer of choral music, McGlynn has written orchestral and instrumental works as well as cantatas and masses. 2007 saw the premiere of the cantata St. Francis commissioned by RTÉ, the Irish National broadcasting station.
Jan 1, 2002 · In Ireland, we had a thriving traditional music scene albeit primarily local, a contemporary music festival that even had performances of modern works by a full symphony orchestra in the National Concert Hall, and a fantastic early music festival.
Anúna continues to represent this country as Ireland's National Choir and remains synonymous with what is perceived internationally as “Irish” choral music. In that much I have succeeded. I still find the latter hard to grasp as I am only a composer by accident, not design.
From December 2022 we ceased performance and rehearsal/training in the Republic of Ireland. Today the group is philosophically based in Ireland and the ethos remains Irish through the music and the experiences gained over time” Michael McGlynn
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Born in 1964 in Dublin, Ireland, Michael is a composer of music and lyrics, film maker and runs the three connected vocal ensembles that he founded ANÚNA, M’ANAM and Systir. Image by George Hutton
