Moeran Chamber Music

Ernest Moeran’s love for Ireland and absorption of its music and musicians led to the composer living on the island of Valentia for two years while later making Kenmare his second home from around 1934 until his death there in 1950. Moeran’s experiences in Ireland appear to have influenced him melodically in the traditional folk dance-like textures he embraces, particularly throughout his early Piano Trio and Violin Sonata featured on this album alongside his Prelude for Cello and Piano. This output makes connections between Mary Dullea's research into the under performed music of Moeran and its location on Valentia Island, where she is Artistic Director of an annual chamber music festival,