The First Child, the final opera in my trilogy with the writer/director Enda Walsh will premiere at the Dublin Theatre Festival from 2-9 October. Produced by Irish National Opera and Landmark Productions, it features a cast of Sarah Shine (soprano), Niamh O’Sullivan (mezzo), Eric Jurenas (countertenor), Dean Power (tenor), Emmet O’Hanlon (baritone), Caia Hynes (actor/dancer) and Joan Sheehy (actor). Features a small children’s choir (coached by Elaine Kelly) and Crash Ensemble, all conducted by Ryan McAdams.

Augustin Hadelich will premiere my new violin concerto with the philharmonie zuidnederland on 22nd and 23rd October in the Netherlands. The premiere will be conducted by Claus Peter Flor. The Violin Concerto was co-commissioned by the Oregon Symphony, Aspen Music Festival and philharmonie zuidnederland.

April 2021 I was delighted and honored to be awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2021.