A Babel Of Languages

A lecture by Roger Doyle (Composer) for the Music Composition Centre Talks.

Roger Doyle is known for his pioneering work as a composer of electronic music. He has worked extensively in theatre, film and dance, in particular with the music-theatre company operating theatre, which he co-founded with performer Olwen Fourere. Babel, his magnum opus, which took ten years to compose, was released on a 5-CD set in 1999 and contains 103 pieces of music. It is a celebration of the multiplicity of musical language and evolving technologies. Other works include an onstage piano score for the Gate Theatre production of Salome, directed by Steven Berkoff, which played in Dublin, London's West End and on thee world tours. Recent work includes the 3 hour electronic work Passades, a series of soundtracks for imaginary films- a cinema for the ear - for the National Symphony Orchestra and The Crash Ensemble. His electronic opera Heresy, premiered in The Project Arts Centre in 2016, and was released on a double album in 2018. He is a member of Aosdana, Ireland's state-sponsored academy of creative artists and was recently elected to the higher honour of Saoi, conferred on him by President Michael D Higgins. A feature documentary film has been made on him, directed by Brian Lally, called The Curious Works of Roger Doyle.


Please indicate if you have any access requirements, such as ISL/English interpreting, so that we can facilitate you in attending this event. Contact: rigakie@tcd.ie