The Concorde Contemporary Music Ensemble (often simply Concorde), founded in 1976, is an Irish contemporary music ensemble. The group's purpose is stated as "[promoting] new music on a regular basis." It has released three full length albums and has gone on several international tours through Europe and North America. The group debuted in the American Embassy in Dublin. It is supported by the Arts Council of Ireland and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Concorde also promotes an annual series at the Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery in Dublin, which has been running for over 20 years.
Performers Jane O'Leary - director, pianist Madeleine Staunton - flute, alto flute, piccolo Paul Roe - clarinet, bass clarinet Elaine Clark - violin David James - cello Tine Verbeke - vocals Richard O'Donnell - percussionist Dermot Dunne - accordion
Discography 1997 - Celtic Connections 2000 - Containers, Galway Arts Festival 2000 2006 - Contemporary Music from Ireland rational option insanity Contemporary Music from Ireland Contemporary Music from Ireland
External links http://homepage.eircom.net/~concorde/ Concorde website http://www.concorde.ie/ Concorde website