SYM – Showcase Your Music – Episode 02

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  Patrick Cassidy

  A renowned Irish born composer of great distinction and reputation. Distinguished by his emergence as Ireland’s most prominent composer with the release of the Children of Lir, the BBC subsequently produced a documentary reflecting this seminal work. After graduating from The University of Limerick with a degree in Applied Mathematics, Patrick released his debut album, “Cruit” in 1988 which featured music by 17th an 18th century Irish Harpists adeptly arranged for both the Irish harp and a baroque ensemble. From this foundation, emerged his epochal work, “The Children of Lir,”. Other major “Works” include “Deirdre of the Sorrows”, “Immortal Memory”, “Famine Remembrance”, which had it's premiere at Saint Patrick's Cathedral, New York. Currently, Patrick Cassidy resides in Los Angeles where in addition to his concert work and compositions, he scores and collaborates on film and documentary projects. Notable credits include; Hannibal, Veronica Guerin, Confessions of a Burning Man, Salem’s Lot, King Arthur, Layer Cake, Che Guevara, Ashes and Snow, Kingdom of Heaven, The Front Line, L'Aviatore, Kill The Irishman, Calvary, 1916 The Irish Rebellion. Patrick’s sublime aria,“Vide cor Meum” was composed as a “mini” Opera for the Ridley Scott film, “Hannibal”.This aria has been presented at both the Oscar and Emmy Awards and “Vide cor Meum” has appeared in multiple top-ten lists and essential collections throughout the world including the Warner Classics CD, the “40 Most Beautiful Arias.” Significantly, Patrick Cassidy is noted in this distinctive collection as the only living composer. Patrick’s new opera “Dante” will premiere in 2021 as part of the Dante Anniversary Commemoration in Italy.

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