amplify

About amplify

A podcast from the Contemporary Music Centre, Ireland on new music and composers from Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Contemporary Music Centre

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Oct 2019

Latest episode

23 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

134 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Sept 2026

   amplify #133 - Michael Gallen on his new opera 'The Curing Line'

   Amplify returns with a conversation with Michael Gallen about his new opera 'The Curing Line'. Ahead of performances in Strasbourg and Paris in September and November, the composer talks to Jonathan Grimes about the ideas and themes behind the opera and the process of creating the work. Show Notes Michael Gallen (https://www.cmc.ie/composers/michael-gallen) Composer website (https://www.straymaker.com/michaelgallen) The Curing Line (https://www.straymaker.com/the-curing-line) Musica festival performance (https://festivalmusica.fr/en/editions/musica-2026/show/1799.the-curing-line) Theatre de la Ville Paris performances (https://www.theatredelaville-paris.com/en/spectacles/saison-26-27/theatre/the-curing-line-michael-gallen) Music As Amharc - Miroirs Étendus (1:26) Amhrán na gCoinnle - Amy Ní Fhearraigh, Miroirs Étendus (11:35) All other extracts taken during rehearsals at Íontas Theatre, Castleblayney in July 2026 Interview recorded at Íontas Arts Centre, Castleblayney, July 2026 Image credit: Maria Lax Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   5 Jun 2026

   amplify #132 - 'INK' - live painting and electronics by Anna Murray at CMC's New Music Dublin Exchange 2026

   This episode of amplify features a showcase performance at NMDX 2026 from mixed-media artist, Anna Murray as part of her new project 'INK' (https://www.ink-music.com/) combining live painting and electronics together in an improvised performance. This performance was recorded at IMRO on 17 April 2026 during CMC's New Music Dublin Exchange - an international networking and exchange programme which takes place as part of New Music Dublin festival. The episode also features a interview with Anna in conversation with CMC's Jonathan Grimes. You can view Anna's performance recorded live at NMDX 2026 here (youtube.com/watch?v=QTq7o8lghhA&feature=youtu.be) Show Notes Anna Murray (https://www.cmc.ie/composers/anna-murray) 'INK' (https://www.ink-music.com/) New Music Dublin Exchange 2026 (https://www.cmc.ie/events/2026/apr/nmdx-new-music-dublin-exchange-2026) New Music Dublin (https://www.newmusicdublin.ie/) NMDX is made possible through the generous support of Culture Ireland, with additional funding provided by New Music Dublin. CMC would also like to thank IMRO for their support of the showcase performances and for hosting the programme. Episode Credits Hosted by Evonne Ferguson and Jonathan Grimes Audio Editing: Keith Fennell Audio Recording and Live Production: Keith Fennell and Garrett Sholdice Video Recording and Editing: Meabh Noonan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   15 May 2026

   amplify #131 - Timothy Cape and Joanna Mattrey performing live at CMC's New Music Dublin Exchange 2026

   This episode of amplify features an improvised performance from composer and improvisor, Timothy Cape and violist, composer and sound artist, Joanna Mattrey, as part of a showcase performance at NMDX 2026. This performance was recorded at IMRO on 16 April 2026 during CMC's New Music Dublin Exchange - an international networking and exchange programme which takes place as part of New Music Dublin festival. The episode also features a post-performance interview with Timothy and Joanna in conversation with CMC's Jonathan Grimes. You can view Tim and Joanna's performance recorded live at NMDX 2026 here (You can view Tim and Joanna) Show Notes Timothy Cape (https://timothycape.net/) Joanna Mattrey (https://www.joannamattrey.com/) New Music Dublin Exchange 2026 (https://www.cmc.ie/events/2026/apr/nmdx-new-music-dublin-exchange-2026) New Music Dublin (https://www.newmusicdublin.ie/) NMDX is made possible through the generous support of Culture Ireland, with additional funding provided by New Music Dublin. CMC would also like to thank IMRO for their support of the showcase performances and for hosting the programme. Episode Credits Hosted by Evonne Ferguson and Jonathan Grimes Audio Editing: Keith Fennell Audio Recording and Live Production: Keith Fennell and Garrett Sholdice Video Recording and Editing: Meabh Noonan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Who has been a guest on amplify

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• John Godfrey
• Laetitia Deering
• Eamonn Keating
• Maximilian Marcoll
• Thilo Ruck

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

365,479

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

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Quality

84

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

51

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