Donnacha Dennehy - Limina (CD)

Donnacha Dennehy occupies a singular space in contemporary classical composition, bridging the minimalist tradition with a distinctly Irish sensibility shaped by his studies with Steve Reich and Helmut Lachenmann. Limina, built around the voice of soprano Nora Fischer, draws on ancient Irish texts and explores the threshold between worlds, the literal meaning of the Latin title. Conductor Ryan McAdams has been a consistent champion of new American and European scores, and this recording documents a significant moment in Irish contemporary music.