About Siobhan's commission
Over the course of this new commission, Siobhán developed work for the harpist, Úna Monaghan, with visuals and live electronics based on the myth of the Abhartach, a tyrannical Irish chieftain who lured his victims with his harp music.
Úna Monaghan is a harper, composer, researcher, and sound artist from Belfast. Her recent work has combined traditional music with bronze sculpture, sound art, and movement sensors. Her compositions have been presented on BBC and RTÉ television and radio, and in theatre productions, festivals and conferences internationally. She performs with harp and computer and released an album of her compositions for Irish harp and electronics, named For in 2018.
You can find out more information on the Myth of Abhartach on folkandflora.ie