The Folly of Melancholy Release 23/11/2022
The Folly of Melancholy came about as a gift to myself during a fertile but challenging period of self reflection and artistic growth.
These musical sketches are quiet meditations. Improvisations recorded in the beautiful setting of Calary Church during September 2021.
I am deeply indebted to my parents Fergus and Brenda, my husband Adam, children Budi, Somer and Beau and my circle of close friends. I would also like to thank Ben Rawlins and Laoise O'Brien for their willingness to trust my artistic direction regarding this album and to John Medlycott for letting us take refuge in Calary Church whilst recording. A special word of thanks to Tomás Mac Uileagóid of Eala harps for sharing 'Lazarus' his beautiful Irish harp with me and for sharing the images of his harp making process for the album design.
releases November 23, 2022
Recorded at Calary Church, Co. Wicklow, 9th-11th September 2021
Recorded and mastered by Ben Rawlins
Edited and Produced by Laoise O'Brien
All music composed / arranged by Aisling Ennis
Album concept and artistic direction by Aisling Ennis
Front Cover Image designed by Aisling Ennis
These musical sketches are quiet meditations. Improvisations recorded in the beautiful setting of Calary Church during September 2021.
I am deeply indebted to my parents Fergus and Brenda, my husband Adam, children Budi, Somer and Beau and my circle of close friends. I would also like to thank Ben Rawlins and Laoise O'Brien for their willingness to trust my artistic direction regarding this album and to John Medlycott for letting us take refuge in Calary Church whilst recording. A special word of thanks to Tomás Mac Uileagóid of Eala harps for sharing 'Lazarus' his beautiful Irish harp with me and for sharing the images of his harp making process for the album design.
releases November 23, 2022
Recorded at Calary Church, Co. Wicklow, 9th-11th September 2021
Recorded and mastered by Ben Rawlins
Edited and Produced by Laoise O'Brien
All music composed / arranged by Aisling Ennis
Album concept and artistic direction by Aisling Ennis
Front Cover Image designed by Aisling Ennis
Bio
Aisling Ennis is highly regarded as a harpist both at home in Ireland and internationally. A passionate performer, arranger and educator, she enjoys a varied career as a solo, chamber, orchestral harpist and educator. A former student of the Royal Academy of Music and Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, Royal Irish Academy of Music and holds a first class Master’s degree in Arts Management and Cultural Policy from UCD as well as a PGCE in Primary Education. Aisling is known for her evocative playing across a broad spectrum of genres, her ongoing experimental collaborations and innovative approaches to programming.
Upcoming work includes ongoing performances of her new adaptation of Mozart's Magic Flute, solo appearances with Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh and Irish Chamber Orchestra, ongoing recitals with Trio Tain who will guide a cohort of Wicklow musicians through Music Network’s residency scheme. Aisling will continue her series of experimental collaborations with three international female artists (Imogen-Blue Hinojosa, Shiva R Joyce and Una Palliser) on the subject of ‘Mother’. Thanks to Strategic Project Funding from Wicklow Arts Office, 2023 will also see Aisling bring her lecture recital ‘Ceol Sí: Fairy Music to every library in county Wicklow. Aisling is a 2022 member of Wicklow Artists Panel and works to support and enrich the arts in her beloved home, Wicklow.
Aisling performs on a Salvi Minerva concert harp, Tomás Mac Uileagóid 'Eala' Irish harps and Camac electric harps. Aisling's work is supported by Arts Council Ireland and Wicklow County Council.
Upcoming work includes ongoing performances of her new adaptation of Mozart's Magic Flute, solo appearances with Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh and Irish Chamber Orchestra, ongoing recitals with Trio Tain who will guide a cohort of Wicklow musicians through Music Network’s residency scheme. Aisling will continue her series of experimental collaborations with three international female artists (Imogen-Blue Hinojosa, Shiva R Joyce and Una Palliser) on the subject of ‘Mother’. Thanks to Strategic Project Funding from Wicklow Arts Office, 2023 will also see Aisling bring her lecture recital ‘Ceol Sí: Fairy Music to every library in county Wicklow. Aisling is a 2022 member of Wicklow Artists Panel and works to support and enrich the arts in her beloved home, Wicklow.
Aisling performs on a Salvi Minerva concert harp, Tomás Mac Uileagóid 'Eala' Irish harps and Camac electric harps. Aisling's work is supported by Arts Council Ireland and Wicklow County Council.
Downloadable Tracks:
www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/o4l66837tx7jy89c21nv5/h?dl=0&rlkey=ooepgn6968wpjgu4ry2hcbyxc
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/o4l66837tx7jy89c21nv5/h?dl=0&rlkey=ooepgn6968wpjgu4ry2hcbyxc
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/o4l66837tx7jy89c21nv5/h?dl=0&rlkey=ooepgn6968wpjgu4ry2hcbyxc
Photos
| Aisling Ennis by Maxwell Photography |
| Aisling Ennis Headshot by Ger Holland Photography |
| Folly of Melancholy Cover Art |
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