Discography

*The Book of Ways,* Limb from Limb Records LfL 003 (May 2011). Cathal Roche, saxophones, and the RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet perform The Book of Ways for improvising saxophonist and improvising string quartet (2011).
In shadows, Riverrun Records RVRCD82 (April 2011). RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet, Cathal Roche, Hugh Tinney and Malachy Robinson perform re:play for tenor saxophone and sextet (2007), Across a clear blue sky (string quartet no.10, 2009) and im Schatten (string quartet no.11, 2010).
*Winter finding,* RTÉ Lyric fm Records LYRICCD126 (September 2010). RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Gerhard Markson and David Porcelijn, performs an angel serves a small breakfast (1999, violin soloist Rebecca Hirsch), Man-o’-War (2001), Licht/ung (2004) and Winter finding (2004/5).
want & longing, Nippi Records NIP 002 (2010) by Common Tongue (Lorcán Mac Mathúna, voice, Cathal Roche, saxophones and Ian Wilson, live electronics). The debut release from Ian’s trio featuring newly-composed melodies to old Irish songs performed by this unique combination of sean-nós singing, free improv and electronica.
*Una Santa Oscura*, Limb from Limb Records LfL 002 (February 2010). Una Santa Oscura (2009) is a 47-minute work in 13 movements for violin and tape performed by Ioana Petcu-Colan. Electronic score realised in collaboration with Stephen McCourt and John Greenwood.
Sullen earth, Riverrun Records RVRCD80 (August 2009). The Belgrade Strings, conducted by Ian Wilson, perform Sullen earth (2005, soloist Gordana Matijević-Nedeljković), Limena (1998, soloist Hugh Tinney) and The Capsizing Man and other stories (1994/97).
Double Trio, Diatribe Records DIACD006 (April 2009). Double Trio (2008) is a 55-minute work in 8 movements performed by Cathal Roche, saxophones, Mia Cooper, violin, Stu Ritchie, drums, Cliona Doris, harp, Richard O’Donnell, vibraphone and Daniel Bodwell, double bass.
TUNDRA, Limb from Limb Records LFL 001 (2008). Mark O'Keeffe performs TUNDRA for trumpet and electronics (2008). Sound realised in collaboration with Jürgen Simpson. Available from the Contemporary Music Centre (www.cmc.ie).
*Veer, Riverrun Records RVRCD77 (April 2007). The Callino Quartet performs Veer, string quartet no. 4 (2000), ...wander, darkling, string quartet no. 5 (2000), In fretta, in vento, string quartet no. 6 (2001) and Lyric Suite* (2004).
*Pieces of Elsewhere, promotional recording (October 2005). Natalie Raybould, soprano and the RIAM Percussion Ensemble perform Pieces of Elsewhere* (2005), 17 haiku settings. Free copies available from the composer while stocks last (postage charge applies).
*from the Book of Longing, Riverrun Records RVRCD65 (released April 2004). Hugh Tinney, piano and Catherine Leonard, violin perform from the Book of Longing* (1996), Drive (1992) and Spilliaert's Beach (1999) and Hugh Tinney performs BIG (1991), For Eileen, after rain (1995), Verschwindend (2001), Lim (1998) and A Haunted Heart (1996).
*towards the Far Country, Black Box Music BBM 1031 (2000). The Vanbrugh Quartet performs Winter’s edge* (1992), The Capsizing Man and other stories (1994) and towards the Far Country (1996), string quartets 1 - 3.
*Seven Last Words, Timbre Records DMHCD4 (1997). Kammerspiel performs The Seven Last Words, piano trio no. 2 (1995), Catalan Tales, piano trio no. 3 (1996) and Six Days at Jericho* for cello and piano (1995).
One Day Fine, RTÉ Lyric fm CD 131 (March 2011). Iarla Ó Lionáird and the National Chamber Choir of Ireland conducted by Paul Hillier perform The Beloved and Her Lover for solo voice and choir (2009).
*Amstel Raga, Amstel Records AR008 (January 2011). Niti Ranjan Biswas and the Amstel Quartet perform heaven lay close* for tabla and saxophone quartet (2009).
*Breathe,* Atoll Records acd 111 (2010). William Dowdall performs Lios na Gaoithe for solo flute with glissando head joint (2009).
RESERVOIR, Diatribe Records DIACDSOLO01 (April 2010). Isabelle O’Connell performs BIG for solo piano (1991).
*On The Other Hand, Amstel Records AR 007 (November 2009). Ties Mellema and Hans Eijsackers perform sKiPpY* for alto saxophone and piano (2008).
*Dusting for Prints, De Bonte Koe Records BKR014 (February 2009). The Esquire Saxophone Quartet performs So softly* (1992).
*Changes, Philmultic Records PMPCD808 (2008). Liu Fang and Michael O’Toole – ‘Duo Pipa and Guitar’ – perform Spilliaert’s Beach* for pipa and guitar (1999/2008).
Spiritual Overdrive, New Dynamic Records 700261 228655 (2007). The Aurelia Saxophone Quartet performs ...so softly (1992).
Pluckblow, Meridian Records CDE 84546 (2007). Gerard McChrystal and Craig Ogden perform Tern/Icarus (2004) for alto saxophone and guitar.
WASBE 2007, Mark Records 7223-MCD (2007). The International Youth Wind Orchestra performs Miranda, Ariel, Umbriel for symphonic wind ensemble (2007).
Highlights from the European Brass Band Contest 2006, Doyen Records DOY CD211 (2006). The Brass Band Willebroek performs Seascape with high cliffs (2005) for brass band.
*1 Gram of Time, Amstel Records AR004 (October 2005). The Amstel Saxophone Quartet. Includes Atlantica* for saxophone quartet. Available directly from the Quartet: see their website at www.amstelquartet.nl
*Straight Lines, Erasmus Music & Media (2002). Amstel Saxophone Quartet. Features …so softly*. Available directly from the Quartet: see their website at www.amstelquartet.nl
*In blue sea or sky, Riverrun Records RVRCD59. Cliona Doris, harp. Includes In blue sea or sky* for solo harp (2000).
*British Fantasies American Dreams, Guild Music GMCD 7230 (2001). Nancy Ruffer, flute, Helen Crayford, piano. Includes Spilliaert's Beach* for alto flute and piano (1999).
*Contemporary Music from Ireland, Volume 2, CMC CD02 (1997). Promotional CD available from the Contemporary Music Centre, Dublin. Includes Timelessly this* for clarinet, piano, violin and cello (1992) performed by Concorde.
*Meeting Point, Silva Screen Records SILKD 6010 (1996). Gerard McChrystal, saxophones. Includes I sleep at waking* for alto saxophone (1995). [Deleted from catalogue; available directly from Gerard McChrystal at www.saxsaxsax.com
Ceathrar, Contemporary Irish String Quartets. Chandos CHAN 9295 (1994). Vanbrugh Quartet. Includes Winter’s edge - string quartet no. 1 (1992).