Composer Emma O'Halloran, who studied psychology and anthropology, is fascinated by people and uses music to explore complicated emotions.
Critical Reception
The operas "TRADE" and "Mary Motorhead" received rave reviews, with the LA Times calling Emma O'Halloran "a kind of modern-day Monteverdi."
Composition History
The opera "TRADE" was the prize for Emma O'Halloran winning the BMP: Next Gen composers' competition, leading to a fully commissioned and produced work.
Composition History
Emma O'Halloran's opera "Mary Motorhead" was commissioned by Beth Morrison Projects as part of their BMP: Next Gen composers' competition, which O'Halloran won.
Performer Biography
Naomi Louisa O'Connell, the mezzo-soprano for "Mary Motorhead," made her professional debut starring on the West End in Terrence McNally's play "Master Class."
Compositional Technique
Emma O'Halloran's music freely blends acoustic and electronic elements, and she has composed for diverse settings including folk musicians, chamber ensembles, and laptop orchestras.
Recording & Production
The electronic music component for both operas, "TRADE" and "Mary Motorhead," was created by Alex Dowling, an Irish composer and producer.
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