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Crash Ensemble return to Lime Tree Theatre with Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Drone Mass on May 7

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Crash Ensemble return to Lime Tree Theatre with Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Drone Mass on May 7. Drone Mass at Kilkenny Arts Festival. Credit Dylan Vaughan

Crash Ensemble return to Lime Tree Theatre with Chamber Choir Ireland to present Jóhann Jóhannsson’s mesmerising Drone Mass on Wednesday 7th May

Drone Mass is a mysterious and richly atmospheric work inspired by ancient Egyptian Coptic hymn. Picture: Dylan Vaughan

Experience Jóhann Jóhannsson’s captivating Drone Mass, with Chamber Choir Ireland and Crash Ensemble. Two of Ireland’s leading ensembles join together in a mesmerising soundscape of voices, strings, and electronics.

Following the enormous success of last year’s sold-out Irish Premiere at Kilkenny Arts Festival, the companies now bring this iconic work to the Lime Tree Theatre stage for one night only.

Drone Mass is a mysterious and richly atmospheric work inspired by ancient Egyptian Coptic hymn, and since Jóhann Jóhannsson’s untimely death in 2018 it has come to be regarded as the Icelandic composer’s crowning achievement.


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Born in Iceland, Jóhann Jóhannsson was an award-winning composer, musician and producer who wrote music for a wide array of media including theatre, dance, television, and film. Often blending electronics with classical orchestrations, his work bears the diverse influences of the Baroque, Minimalism, and drone-based and electro-acoustic music.

Crash Ensemble are a group of world-class musicians who play some of the most adventurous, ground-breaking music of today.

Crash Ensemble Drone Mass at Kilkenny Arts Festival. Credit Dylan Vaughan
Experience Jóhann Jóhannsson’s captivating Drone Mass, with Chamber Choir Ireland and Crash Ensemble. Photo: Dylan Vaughan

Led by cellist and Artistic Director, Kate Ellis and Principal Conductor, Ryan McAdams, Crash Ensemble commission, collaborate, explore, investigate and experiment with a broad spectrum of music creators and artistic collaborators.

As the country’s national chamber choir, Chamber Choir Ireland holds a unique place in the cultural life of Ireland. Through broadcasts, streaming, and live performances, they bring the joy of world-class choral music to over a million listeners each year.

Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Drone Mass Presented by Crash Ensemble & Chamber Choir Ireland takes place on Wednesday, May 7 at 8pm in Lime Tree Theatre. Tickets are €22/€20 and are available now on the Lime Tree website.

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