MusicTown 2019: Songs From Below by Glasshouse & sfiiinx

Glasshouse revive their acclaimed arrangement of Jóhann Jóhannsson's Orphée as part of Songs from Below, an exciting new collaboration with sfiiinx for MusicTown 2019. Join us on a journey in the footsteps of Orpheus as we delve into the underworld to retrieve the sounds that lie below.

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📣 Glasshouse & sfiiinx are proud to present 📣 Songs from Below as part of MusicTown 2019

Join us on a journey in the footsteps of Orpheus as we delve into the underworld to retrieve the sounds that lie below.

Jóhann Jóhannsson found inspiration in the Greek myth and presented his interpretation in the album Orphée, a work that labelled him "one of the brightest lights" in the post-classical genre. In a new arrangement by Aran O'Grady, Glasshouse play tribute to the bright light cast by Jóhannsson in his lifetime.

Glasshouse are joined by chamber pop ensemble sfiiinx for the night, with new music by Síobhra Quinlan inspired by the songs that lie below. This is an exciting collaboration between two emerging ensembles on the Irish scene.

Praise for Glasshouse's Orphée at Dublin Unitarian Church in December"

"The @MusicGlasshouse Jóhann Jóhannsson show last night was such a beautiful immersive elegiac tribute & celebration. Five new pieces responding to JJ's music by young Irish composers each a highlight.” - @NiallCrumlish

“A beautiful night of music at the Unitarian Church from @MusicGlasshouse playing Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Orphée in its entirety as well as some other works. It’s been a heavy and somber week. Tonight felt like a fitting soundtrack of grief infused with some hope.” - @fergbreen