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James Wilson

James Wilson (1922-2005)

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Title	Description
James Wilson Tribute [ARTICLE]	The Contemporary Music Centre regrets the passing of the composer James Wilson, who died in Dublin on 6 August 2005 at the age of 82.
What’s it like to be James Wilson? [INTERVIEW]	Short, informal question and answer interview with James Wilson
Interview with James Wilson [ARTICLE/VIDEO]	In his last interview recorded shortly before his death in August 2005, James Wilson talks to Jonathan Grimes about his life and composing career.
Interview with Rhona Clarke [ARTICLE/VIDEO]	Rhona Clarke speaks on video to Ita Beausang about her development as a composer, her music, and her working methods.
Irish Composers and the Media [ARTICLE]	Does the media under-represent Irish composers? Is new music too difficult, too abstract for the media and their audiences? These and other questions were explored at a seminar held at the Contemporary Music Centre on 28 January. John McLachlan, a composer and executive director of the Association of Irish Composers, reports.
Interview with Eibhlís Farrell [ARTICLE/VIDEO]	Eibhlis Farrell, interviewed on video by Ita Beausang, talks about her home background in Northern Ireland, her work as a composer and educator, and her aspiration to reach the state of wisdom.
Opera: Just another art form? [ARTICLE]	Michael Dungan ponders the present state of contemporary opera in Ireland.
A View from the Library [ARTICLE]	Anne-Marie Casey, CMC’s Music Information Officer, reviews the new works added to the library collection during 2002.
An Element of Recklessness [INTERVIEW]	Michael Dungan talks to James Wilson, who celebrates his eightieth birthday this month.
A Focus for New Music [ARTICLE]	Eve O'Kelly writes about the official opening of the Contemporary Music Centre’s new building by President of Ireland, Mary McAleese.
Wilson at Seventy [INTERVIEW]	The composer James Wilson celebrates his seventieth birthday on 27 September. He talked to Eve O’Kelly about his music and his present and future projects.