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Echoes of Ireland - The Music of Michael McGlynn

"Echoes of Ireland - The Music of Michael McGlynn" is a richly woven tapestry of sound and scenery, unfolding the life and artistry of one of Ireland's most compelling contemporary composers.

Presented by George Hutton, this 80-minute film invites you on a mesmerising voyage that begins amidst the rugged beauty of Bundoran, Co Donegal, and sweeps across the globe. Featuring an extraordinary international collection of performers from from across the planet, the film brings Michael McGlynn's music to life in ways that are both intimate and expansive.

The release coincides with the launch of the latest ANÚNA album Eilífð (Eternity), a collection of McGlynn’s own music and arrangements.

Set against the stunning landscapes of Ireland and Iceland, and enriched by thoughtful reflections from musicians and scholars, "Echoes of Ireland" captures the spirit and soul of McGlynn's work, offering an evocative journey through the echoes of his unique and timeless compositions.

Interviewees include Linda Lampenius (Finland), Professor Harry White (University College Dublin), Karen Tanaka (Japan), Eric William Barnum (USA), Issac S.Cates (USA), Clare Stewart (Scotland).

Produced by George Hutton & Michael McGlynn

Featuring

ANONA (Japan)
ANÚNA (Ireland)
Apollo5 (U.K.)
Les Itinérantes (France)
M'ANAM (Iceland/Ireland)
Molto Cantabile (Switzerland)
Müller Chamber Choir (Taiwan)
Ordained & Isaac S. Cates (USA)
Spectrum (Iceland)
Systir (Ireland)
Vocalis (USA)
Zero8 (Sweden)

  • Michael McGlynn
    Director
  • George Hutton
    Producer
  • Michael McGlynn
    Producer
  • Apollo5
    Featuring
  • Ordained
    Featuring
    ANÚNA
  • Systir
    Featuring
  • Les Itinérantes
    Featuring
  • Spectrum
    Featuring
  • ANONA
    Featuring
  • Zero8
    Featuring
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 20 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 6, 2025
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, France, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English, French, Japanese
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Michael McGlynn

Michael is a composer and is Artistic Director of the groups ANÚNA, M'ANAM and Systir. He directs and produces performance and documentary films. Invocations of Ireland (2008) has been broadcast across Australia and New Zealand and released on DVD in Australia [DV1] and Japan [Columbia]. In December 2020 his film ANÚNA : A Whisper of Paradise (2020) was broadcast as part of the Voces8 Live from London series, while ANÚNA : On a Cold Winter’s Night (2020) has been broadcast on SVT2, Sky Arts and TG4 (Ireland) in Ireland. His film "M'ANAM: Between Two Worlds" was premiered in January 2024 at Bío Paradís cinema in Reykjavík.

He has created shorts and promotional films for Nintendo, Square, Wexford Opera, Systir, M’ANAM and ANÚNA.

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Director Statement

When George and I put this film together it was a learning process for us both. I think he is an excellent presenter and his script is direct and spot on in its analysis. It is only a small part of how I view the world, but I am very glad I have had the privilege of making it.