Silently, She’s Combing - Choral Scholars of University College Dublin

Official Music Video from the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin, performing ‘Silently, She’s Combing’ from James Joyce’s ‘Chamber Music’
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Experience the haunting beauty of ‘Silently, She’s Combing,’ a stunning choral setting of James Joyce’s Chamber Music, performed by the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin. This video includes an exclusive 3-second album promo to celebrate the release of our new album, out now!
This piece is part of our ‘James Joyce Chamber Music’ series, where we set Joyce's poetry to music. This choral arrangement offers a lyrical and ethereal interpretation of one of Ireland’s most celebrated writers. For lovers of choral music, classical arrangements, and James Joyce's literary works, this performance provides an immersive experience of Irish cultural history.
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Composed by Desmond Earley, this piece brings to life James Joyce’s poem (XXIV) from his iconic Chamber Music collection, capturing the ethereal imagery of a woman silently and gracefully combing her hair. Accompanied by the Solstice Ensemble, led by Anita Vedres, the music subtly mirrors the introspective themes of distance and indifference, resonating with the mystical aura of Ireland. Soprano soloists Emily Doyle and Kiri O'Neill blend seamlessly with the ensemble, evoking a timeless, reflective atmosphere, guided by the rich textures of string and wind instruments.
This video not only showcases the Choral Scholars' distinctive blend of Irish choral sound but also the ensemble’s interpretation of Joyce’s works in a contemporary, yet deeply respectful manner. Conducted by Desmond Earley, this performance is part of a broader international collaboration to fulfil Joyce’s dream of setting all 36 poems from Chamber Music to music.
Credits:
Soloists: Emily Doyle and Kiri O'Neill
Solstice Ensemble Leader: Anita Vedres
Production Team:
Executive Producer: Desmond Earley
Production Manager: Hanna Marshall
Director: Matthew Leigh
Producer: Nodlag Houlihan
Director of Photography: Andrew Cummins
Camera Assistant: Edmond Moriarty
Editor: Emmet Reddy
Hair & Makeup: Amanda Conlon
Colourist: Emmet Reddy
Audio Production:
Recording Engineer: Andrew Mellor
Mixing & Mastering: Andrew Mellor
Label: Signum Classics
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Video produced by Zucca Films.
Audio recorded in Blackrock College, Dublin.
(P) 2024 The copyright in the sound recording used in this video is owned by Signum Records Ltd.
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