Irish Composers: Sean O'Riada
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The document discusses the evolution of Irish music, particularly focusing on céilí bands and their popularity among Irish immigrants in the 1960s. It highlights Sean Ó Riada as a significant figure in this movement, who contributed to the scene through his education and notable compositions. The text prompts readers to explore differences between traditional céilí music and Ó Riada's influences.
Irish Composers: Sean O'Riada
- 1. Sean Ó Riada ©Ms Keleghan’s Education Blog
- 2. Before Sean O Riada….. We had Céilí Bands. What instruments can you see? ©Ms Keleghan’s Education Blog
- 3. Then along came….. ©Ms Keleghan’s Education Blog
- 4. Developments Irish music and céilí bands became very popular and began to develop among Irish immigrants. In the 1960’s céilí bands kept Irish dances alive and brought them to a wider audience. ©Ms Keleghan’s Education Blog
- 5. Sean Ó Riada One of the most important figures in Irish music in the 1960’s. He studied at University College Cork where he obtained a music degree in 1952. He composed a number of works in classical European style. ©Ms Keleghan’s Education Blog
- 6. Mise Éire In 1959 he composed music for a documentary that made him a national figure. Mise Éire Seoladh na nGamhan Can you identify any Irish features or instruments in this video? Compare this music to music in ceili bands. What differences can you hear? ©Ms Keleghan’s Education Blog
- 7. Ceoltóirí Chualann ©Ms Keleghan’s Education Blog
- 8. Listen to this excerpt of music performed by Ceoltóirí Chualann. Can you spot the difference with this style of Irish music? ©Ms Keleghan’s Education Blog