Blue Haze of Deep Time (LIVE)

Conductor, Ryan McAdams 

Performers:
Crash Ensemble 

Larissa O’Grady, Violin
Lisa Dowdall, Viola
Kate Ellis, Cello
Malachy Robinson, Double Bass
Susan Doyle, Flute 
Leonie Bluett, Clarinet 
Brian Bolger, Electric Guitar
Alex Petcu, Percussion
Andrew Zolinsky, Piano
Colm O’Hara, Trombone

Production Manager, Francesca de Buyl
FOH Sound, Elise Mollé
Audio Producer, Adrian Hart
Movement Direction, Laura Sheeran
Visuals (JFR & Studio), Dan Tapper 
Lighting, TBC
Essay by Donal Sarsfield

Monitors, John Philips
Stage Manager, Arden Tierney

Jonathan Nangle Blue Haze of Deep Time (World Premiere)

Jonathan Nangle draws inspiration from his field recordings of the sea, made during walks near his home. These sounds form the foundation of the piece, marking the start of a musical journey. Much like Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, each movement represents a distinct moment in time, inviting the listener to experience the colours, rhythms, and textures of the sea. The titles of the movements—Bláth Bán, Blue Haze of Deep Time, Iridescent Oceans of Gold and White Granite,  Inbhear Glas, Marginal Sea and Where Grey Waves Rise and Fall Unseen—reflect Nangle’s personal connection to the locations and emotions evoked by these sounds. He hopes to share these moments with the audience, stirring emotions and memories that resonate universally, alongside visuals created by Dan Tapper.

Blue Haze of Deep Time (2021–2025) marks the culmination of Nangle’s residency with Crash Ensemble, following a collaboration for Crash Ensemble’s 10th Anniversary in 2007, the release of his debut album PAUSE (2017, via Ergodos) performed by Crash, and a commission as part of the [REACTIONS] series. This is Nangle’s first commission for the full ensemble.

The piece takes the form of both a full-length concert created in close partnership with Crash Ensemble during Nangle's residency. The concert will be presented in promenade style, where the audience will move through different spaces at the National Concert Hall, experiencing each movement of the piece live. 
The installation featured in the performance, will also occupy the public areas of the NCH throughout the festival.

Blue Haze of Deep Time was commissioned by Crash Ensemble with support from the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon

http://www.jonathannangle.com/

https://www.dantappersounddesign.com/ 

https://www.crashensemble.com/

Presented by New Music Dublin
Sponsored by RTE/NCH/Arts Council Ireland