Causeway by Nós Nua - Youth Folk Orchestra with Mohsen Amini & Guests
CAUSEWAY tells the story of The Giant’s Causeway - one of the ancient myths that has connected Scotland to Ireland for thousands of years.
The suite comprises 10 movements and tells the story of the encounter between two fierce giants, Irish giant Finn McCool (or Fionn Mac Cumhaill), Scottish giant Benandonner. and Finn’s wife Úna, the true hero of the story.
Tracklist
| 1. | Benandonner | 6:33 |
| 2. | Finn & Úna | 4:39 |
| 3. | Only a Fool | 3:34 |
| 4. | The Red Man | 3:49 |
| 5. | Causeway | 3:05 |
| 6. | Úna's Game | 4:31 |
| 7. | Deception | 1:38 |
| 8. | Lough Neagh | 2:01 |
| 9. | The Road Home | 3:39 |
| 10. | Fingal's Cave | 3:41 |
Credits
released February 5, 2024
Composed by Mohsen Amini
Performed by Nós Nua - Youth Folk Orchestra with Mohsen Amini, Benedict Morris, Kay Webster, Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla & Kerrianne McArdle & Conal Duffy
Commissioned by Music Generation Louth and Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol
Co-funded by Music Geration/Arts Council & Department of Education
Composed by Mohsen Amini
Performed by Nós Nua - Youth Folk Orchestra with Mohsen Amini, Benedict Morris, Kay Webster, Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla & Kerrianne McArdle & Conal Duffy
Commissioned by Music Generation Louth and Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol
Co-funded by Music Geration/Arts Council & Department of Education
License
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Causeway tells the tale of one of many ancient myths that have connected Scotland to Ireland for thousands of years - The Giants Causeway.
Composed by Mohsen Amini in collaboration with members of the orchestra, it was commissioned by the partnership of Music Generation Louth & Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol and funded by the Arts Council of Ireland, via the Young Ensemble Scheme.