Who: Eibhlis Farrell.
Where: Dundalk, Ireland.
What: After completing her doctorate, Eibhlis worked as a composer and became Head of Music Creative Media at the Dundalk Institute of Technology.
Her works have been performed and broadcast internationally. She is a member of Aosdána, and has served as a member of the Toscaireacht.
In Her Words:
The most valuable thing was the peace, quietness and time to write uninterrupted.
I was working on a setting of Ave Maris Stella for soprano and string quartet, a choral setting of Ave Maria and a cycle of songs of Irish poetry.
It is cool in the evenings so bring a warm jumper or fleece. The best eating experience was the local nectar and ambrosia: local goat cheese, honey and figs form the garden eaten altogether. I thought the area was beautiful and loved Carcassonne - musicians feel a real connection with the troubadours of the area. I would love to do a performance in the little church.